Public sector fleet managers, check your fleets! Are any of your vehicles included in the latest recalls announced by the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration?
Government Fleet has a roundup of the latest recalls of popular fleet vehicles and equipment.
Altec Industries: Emergency Stop May Not Function
Altec Industries is recalling certain 2019–2024 AT Series vehicles. The lower emergency stop may not function when the upper control is selected.
Dealers will correct the wiring between the power distribution module and machine harness, free of charge. Letters are expected to be mailed Jan. 16, 2026.
Altec Industries: Lockbolt Collar May Fail
Altec Industries is recalling certain 2025 LR8 Series vehicles. The collar on the lockbolts for the shear plates may have been improperly formed, which can result in bolt failure.
Dealers will inspect and replace the lockbolts as necessary, free of charge. Letters are expected to be mailed Jan. 23, 2026.
BMW: Passenger Air Bag May Not Deploy
BMW of North America is recalling certain 2026 X5, X5 Plug-In Hybrid, X6, and X7 vehicles. The instrument panel may prevent the passenger-side air bag from deploying properly.
Dealers will replace the instrument panel trim, free of charge. Vehicles remain in dealer inventory, and no owner letters will be mailed.
Chrysler: Curtain Air Bag Inflators May Rupture
Chrysler is recalling certain 2019 Ram 1500 Classic, Ram 2500, and Ram 3500 vehicles. The side curtain air bag inflators may rupture due to a manufacturing defect.
Dealers will replace one or both side curtain air bags as necessary, free of charge. Letters are expected to be mailed Dec. 18, 2025.
Chrysler: Instrument Cluster Display May Go Blank
Chrysler is recalling certain 2025–2026 Ram pickup and cab chassis vehicles. A software error may cause the instrument panel cluster display to go blank.
Dealers will update the software or replace the instrument panel cluster as necessary, free of charge. Letters are expected to be mailed Jan. 8, 2026.
Ford: B-Pillar Trim May Detach
Ford is recalling certain 2016–2019 Lincoln MKT vehicles. The B-pillar door trim may detach while driving.
Dealers will repair the trim, free of charge. Interim letters are expected to be mailed Dec. 8, 2025.
Ford: Brake Booster May Malfunction
Ford is recalling certain 2025 Lincoln Navigator, F-150, Expedition, Bronco, and Ranger vehicles. The electronic brake booster may malfunction, resulting in a loss of power brake assist.
Dealers will replace the electronic brake booster, free of charge. Interim letters are expected to be mailed Dec. 15, 2025.
Ford: Cylinder Head May Leak Oil
Ford is recalling certain 2025 Maverick and 2026 Explorer, Mustang, and Lincoln Corsair vehicles. The cylinder head may have been improperly manufactured, which can cause oil leaks.
Dealers will replace the cylinder head assembly, free of charge. All vehicles remain in dealer inventory.
Ford: Liftgate Hinge Covers May Detach
Ford is recalling certain 2020–2022 and 2025 Escape vehicles. The liftgate hinge covers may detach from the vehicle.
Dealers will inspect and reinstall or replace the hinge covers as necessary, free of charge. Letters are expected to be mailed Jan. 15, 2026.
Ford: Rear Lightbar May Fail
Ford is recalling certain 2025 Lincoln Navigator vehicles. Cracks in the rear lightbar lens may allow moisture intrusion, resulting in inoperative or flickering reverse lights.
Dealers will replace the rear lightbar, free of charge. Interim letters are expected to be mailed Jan. 8, 2026.
General Motors: Owner’s Manual Missing
General Motors is recalling certain 2026 Chevrolet Silverado vehicles. These vehicles may not have received an owner’s manual during production.
Dealers will provide the owner’s manual, free of charge. Letters are expected to be mailed Jan. 12, 2026.
General Motors: Electronic Owner’s Manual Not Downloaded
General Motors is recalling certain 2026 Cadillac Vistiq electric vehicles. The radio may not download the electronic owner’s manual.
Dealers will reset the vehicle radio, free of charge. Letters are expected to be mailed Jan. 12, 2026.
Hyundai: Curtain Air Bags May Not Deploy
Hyundai is recalling certain 2025 Tucson, Santa Cruz, Santa Fe, and Genesis GV70 vehicles. The side curtain air bags may not have been installed properly.
Dealers will reinstall the air bags, free of charge. Letters are expected to be mailed Jan. 19, 2026.
Hyundai: Rearview Camera Image May Not Display
Hyundai is recalling certain 2024–2025 Santa Fe and Santa Fe Hybrid vehicles. Improper installation may damage the wiring harness, preventing the rearview camera image from displaying.
Dealers will replace the camera and reposition the wiring harness, free of charge. Letters are expected to be mailed Jan. 19, 2026.
Hyundai: Sudden Braking May Occur
Hyundai is recalling certain 2023–2026 Genesis G90 vehicles. The Highway Drive Assist corner radar may falsely detect another vehicle, resulting in unintended braking.
Dealers will replace the front bumper beam, free of charge. Letters are expected to be mailed Jan. 30, 2026.
Nissan: Rearview Camera May Not Display
Nissan is recalling certain 2025 Armada, Murano, and 2025–2026 Infiniti QX80 vehicles. A software error may prevent the rearview camera image from displaying in reverse.
Dealers will update the software, free of charge. Letters are expected to be mailed Jan. 9, 2026.
Nissan: Windshield May Obscure Visibility
Nissan is recalling certain 2025 Sentra vehicles. Air bubbles in the windshield glass may obscure the driver’s visibility.
Dealers will inspect and replace the windshield as necessary, free of charge. Letters are expected to be mailed Jan. 15, 2026.
Rivian: Seat Belt Pretensioner Cable May Be Damaged
Rivian is recalling certain 2022–2025 EDV vehicles. The driver’s seat belt pretensioner cable may become damaged.
Rivian issued an OTA update and will inspect and replace the pretensioner assembly as necessary, free of charge. Letters are expected to be mailed Jan. 19, 2026.
Volkswagen: Incorrect Wheel Bolts Installed
Volkswagen is recalling certain 2026 Atlas, Atlas Cross Sport, and ID.4 vehicles. Incorrect wheel bolts may have been installed during manufacturing.
Dealers will inspect and replace the wheel bolts as necessary, free of charge. Letters are expected to be mailed Jan. 30, 2026.
Volkswagen: High-Voltage Battery Fire Risk
Volkswagen is recalling certain 2023–2024 ID.4 vehicles. Misaligned battery electrodes may increase the risk of a battery fire.
Dealers will replace the battery cell modules as necessary, free of charge. Letters are expected to be mailed Jan. 30, 2026.
Volvo: Front Seat Bolts May Be Loose
Volvo is recalling certain 2018, 2025, and 2026 XC60 vehicles. The front seat bolts may not have been properly tightened.
Dealers will tighten the seat bolts, free of charge. Letters are expected to be mailed Jan. 19, 2026.
What to Do
Owners and fleet operators should contact their dealer or manufacturer for recall repair appointments. All recall repairs are required to be completed at no cost to the owner. For more details or to check a specific VIN, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls or call NHTSA’s Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.
