Mazda recalled 22 units of the 2025 CX-50 Hybrid after workers mistakenly left them in factory transport mode before shipping to dealers, disabling the shift interlock that prevents drivers from shifting into drive without pressing the brake pedal.
Hyundai recalls 46,787 units of the 2026 Palisade and Palisade Hybrid due to faulty third-row seat belt wiring that may falsely indicate buckles are fastened when they're not, marking the model's second major recall since a March 13 stop-sale affecting 60,000 units over power seat detection issues.
BMW has recalled four 2026 vehicles—three M4s and one 430i—due to improperly connected battery cables between the battery and power distribution box that could cause engine stalling or fire, though the defect was caught during factory inspection before any accidents occurred.
Ford is recalling 1.74 million vehicles in the United States and Canada due to a faulty image processing module that causes rearview camera blackouts, affecting 2021-2024 model year Explorer, Escape, Bronco Sport, and Maverick models.
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Ford is recalling 254,000 SUVs in the United States due to a software defect that can cause unexpected resets of the vehicle's image processing software, disabling rearview cameras and other safety features while driving.
Ford recalled 145,000 Maverick pickups (2022-2024 models) for rear-view camera freezing issues, while GM recalled 450,000 vehicles including 2023 Silverado 1500, Sierra 1500, and multiple 2023-2024 SUV models for defective brake fluid warning lights.
The first automotive software-related recall occurred in 1994 according to NHTSA data, and since then over 1,000 such recalls have affected 70.1 million vehicles as software becomes increasingly critical to vehicle function and the industry moves toward software-defined vehicles.
Ford has issued a recall for approximately 200,000 Bronco and Bronco Sport SUVs (2021-2024 model years) due to a software defect that causes the instrument cluster to fail at startup, leaving drivers without speedometer, gear indicator, or warning lights.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is monitoring multiple vehicle recalls affecting millions of cars, including Ford's 1.7 million SUVs with backup camera problems, Toyota's recall of over half a million Highlanders, and Hyundai's 568,000 Palisade recalls.