**ACURA**
CRASH RISK
- NHTSA ID Number: 25V859000
- Manufacturer Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
- Components SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- Potential Number of Units Affected: 70658
Summary
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2016-2020 Acura ILX vehicles. Contaminated brake fluid may cause a seal inside the brake master cylinder to deform, which can cause an internal brake fluid leak and reduce brake function.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the brake master cylinder, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk are expected to be mailed February 2, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available. Owners may contact Honda's customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is RN5. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning December 17, 2025. The information in your report suggests that Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) may have been aware of this issue more than five business days before filing a report with NHTSA. Please be reminded that under Federal law, this agency is to be notified of all safety defect and/or noncompliance decisions within five business days. 49 CFR 573.6 Significant civil penalties can be assessed for this violation.
**DODGE/ALFA ROMEO**
CRASH RISK
- NHTSA ID Number: 25V846000
- Manufacturer Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
- Components SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- Potential Number of Units Affected: 5,974
Summary
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2024 Dodge Hornet and Alfa Romeo Tonale Plug-In Hybrid Electric (PHEV) vehicles. The brake pedal may collapse and cause a loss of brake function.
Remedy
Dealers will reinforce the brake pedal arm, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed January 13, 2026. Owners may contact FCA Customer Service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA's number for this recall is D0C. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning December 16, 2025. This recall is an expansion of previous NHTSA recall number 24V752.
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**FORD (2)**
CRASH RISK
- NHTSA ID Number: 25V823000
- Manufacturer Ford Motor Company
- Components SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- Potential Number of Units Affected: 679
Summary
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 Lincoln Navigator, F-150, Expedition, Bronco, and Ranger vehicles. The Electronic Brake Booster (EBB) module may malfunction while driving or when the driver is utilizing an Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS) feature, resulting in a loss of power brake assist.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the electronic brake booster, free of charge. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, are expected to be mailed December 15, 2025. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available, anticipated in January 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25SD4. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on December 3, 2025.
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CRASH RISK
- NHTSA ID Number: 25V863000
- Manufacturer Ford Motor Company
- Components POWER TRAIN
- Potential Number of Units Affected: 272,645
Summary
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022-2026 F-150 Lightning BEV, 2024-2026 Mustang Mach-E, and 2025-2026 Maverick vehicles. The integrated park module may fail to lock into the park position when the driver shifts into park. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 114, "Theft Protection and Rollaway Prevention."
Remedy
The park module software will be updated over-the-air (OTA) or by a dealer, free of charge. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, are expected to be mailed February 2, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available, anticipated in February 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25C69. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning January 26, 2026.
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**HONDA**
CRASH RISK
- NHTSA ID Number: 25V858000
- Manufacturer Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
- Components ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Potential Number of Units Affected: 388
Summary
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2025 Honda CR-V Fuel Cell EV vehicles. Coolant inside the fuel cell stack may leak into the fuel cell stack case, causing an internal short circuit. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 305, "Electric-powered vehicles: Electrolyte Spillage and Electrical Shock Protection."
Remedy
Dealers will replace the fuel cell stack assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed February 2, 2026. Owners may contact Honda's customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is CN4. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning December 16, 2025.
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**MERCEDES-BENZ**
CRASH RISK
- NHTSA ID Number: 25V830000
- Manufacturer Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
- Components BACK OVER PREVENTION
- Potential Number of Units Affected: 1,899
Summary
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2024-2025 AMG EQE SUV 4MATIC vehicles. The external pedestrian warning sound may not continuously increase in volume as vehicle speed increases, due to a software error. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 141, "Minimum Sound Requirements for Hybrid Electric Vehicles."
Remedy
Dealers will update the Acoustic Vehicle Alerting System (AVAS) software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed January 30, 2026. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on December 5, 2025.
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