Several major automakers have announced recalls in recent weeks, collectively affecting more than 1.9 million vehicles.
Ford Motor Co. is recalling 29,501 of its 2024-2025 F-150 Lightning battery electric vehicles in the U.S. due to a potential steering failure caused by a detached front control arm, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration announced Saturday.
The recall addresses a front upper control arm ball joint nut that may not have been properly tightened, risking detachment from the knuckle assembly and increasing the likelihood of a crash, the NHTSA said. Ford dealers will inspect and replace parts as needed at no cost, and owner notification letters will be mailed on June 9.
This recall follows a larger Ford action impacting over 1 million Ford and Lincoln vehicles, including 2021-2024 F-150s, 2021-2023 Mach-Es, 2022-2024 Navigators, and other models, due to a software glitch that may delay, freeze, or fail to display the rearview camera image when in reverse. Ford reported one minor crash with property damage but no injuries. The company will provide a free software update via dealers or over-the-air, with notifications starting June 16 and remedies expected in Q3 2025.
Other automakers issued recalls last week. Stellantis recalled 235,640 2022-2025 Ram ProMaster vans for a security gateway module software error that may prevent rearview camera display, with no reported accidents or injuries. Dealers will update the software for free, with letters mailed June 19.
Volkswagen recalled 171,381 2024-2025 Atlas and Atlas Cross Sport vehicles for distorted rearview camera images, with free software updates and notifications starting July 18.
Nissan recalled 79,755 2025 Frontier and Kicks vehicles for a center information display that may go blank in reverse due to a software logic error. Free software updates will be available, with letters mailed July 1.
Toyota recalled 443,444 2022-2025 Tundra and Tundra Hybrid trucks for reverse lamp assemblies that may not illuminate, per the NHTSA, with remedies pending.
Owners can check for recalls using their vehicle identification number on the NHTSA’s website.