INDIANA – The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has released a series of critical safety recalls affecting thousands of vehicles ranging from luxury sedans to electric SUVs and school buses.
The most urgent alerts include a “park outside” warning for specific Volvo electric vehicles and a massive rearview camera failure affecting nearly the entire modern Audi lineup.
High-Priority Safety Alerts
Volvo: EX30 Fire Risk (Recall 26V001)
Volvo has issued a “Park Outside” warning for 2025 EX30 owners due to a high-voltage battery fire risk. A manufacturing defect can cause the battery to short circuit and overheat.
Owners are urged to park away from structures and limit charging to a maximum of 70% until a remedy is available.
Audi: Mass Rearview Camera Failure (Recall 25V900)
Volkswagen Group is recalling over 350,000 Audi vehicles because the rearview camera image may fail to display, significantly increasing the risk of a back-over accident.
- Models: Includes 2019–2026 models of the A6, A7, A8, Q7, Q8, e-tron, e-tron GT, and their “S” and “RS” performance variants.
- Fix: Dealers will provide a free software update.
BMW: Airbag Inflator Ruptures (Recall 25V871)
Continuing the long-running industry struggle with defective airbags, BMW is recalling 2014–2015 2-Series, 3-Series, and 4-Series models. In a crash, the inflator may rupture, sending metal fragments into the cabin.
Passenger Vehicle & SUV Recalls
- Rivian R1S & R1T (2022–2025): Over 12,000 vehicles are being recalled because a rear toe link joint may separate, causing a loss of steering control. Rivian is aware of at least one accident related to this issue.
- Subaru Forester (2026): The brand-new Forester is facing a recall for rear hatch support brackets that may fail, causing the heavy liftgate to fall unexpectedly.
- Chevrolet Equinox EV (2025–2026): These EVs may be too quiet at low speeds, failing to meet federal pedestrian warning sound standards (FMVSS 141).
- Nissan Rogue (2026): A small number of units were shipped with the incorrect spare tire, which could affect vehicle handling if used.
Commercial & Special Use Vehicles
- Blue Bird Electric School Buses (2019–2027): A loose 12-volt cable in All American and Vision electric buses can cause a total loss of drive power while the bus is in motion.
- Tiffin Motorhomes (2025–2026): Open Trail models are under recall for a wiring defect between the battery and inverter that could lead to overheating and fire.
- TICO Pro Spotter (2018–2026): These terminal tractors face a loss of steering control due to potential track rod detachment.
Motorcycle Recalls
- Honda: Multiple models, including the CBR600RR (2024-2026) and CB1000SP (2025), are being recalled for engine rod bearing failures that could cause the engine to stall or seize.
- KTM: 390 Adventure and Enduro models (2025) have side stand springs that may break, potentially allowing the stand to drop while riding.
How to Check Your Vehicle
To see if your specific vehicle is impacted:
- Locate your 17-character Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) on your dashboard or insurance card.
- Visit NHTSA.gov/recalls.
- Enter your VIN or license plate number.
All recall repairs are performed by authorized dealers free of charge.
