KPI – January 2025: Recent Vehicle Recalls
A roundup of recent manufacturer recall reports…
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All recall information is courtesy of Cars.com.
2017-19 JEEP CHEROKEE
Vehicles Affected: Parent company Stellantis is recalling approximately 63,000 model-year 2017-19 Jeep Cherokees.
The Problem: According to the automaker, there may be an input shaft snap ring in the PTU of these vehicles that may malfunction, thereby allowing movement and leading to premature wear of the range shift sleeve or damage to the spline or range fork. This defect can cause an unexpected loss of drive power or loss of the Park function when the vehicle is not in motion.
The Fix: A remedy is still under development, but the automaker will notify owners starting Feb. 13.
Image Source: 63,000 Jeep Cherokees Recalled for Transmission Issue | Cars.com
2024-25 KIA SORENTO/HYBRID/PLUG-IN HYBRID
Vehicles Affected: Kia is recalling approximately 74,000 vehicles, including model-year 2024-25 Sorento and 2025 Sorento Hybrid/Sorento Plug-in Hybrid SUVs.
The Problem: According to the automaker, the body domain control unit software may cause the loss of low-beam headlights and taillights. Driving without functioning headlights or taillights can reduce visibility, thereby increasing the risk of a crash.
The Fix: Dealers will update the body domain control unit software as necessary and for free. Kia will notify all affected owners on Feb. 21.
Image Source: Kia Recalls Over 74,000 Sorento SUVs Due to Headlight, Taillight Malfunction | Cars.com
2024-25 TESLA MODEL3/MODEL S/MODEL X/MODEL Y
Vehicles Affected: Tesla is recalling more than 239,300 vehicles, including model-year 2024-25 Model 3 and Model S sedans, plus 2023-25 Model X and Model Y SUVs.
The Problem: The computer circuit board may short-circuit, thereby causing a loss of the rearview camera image, reducing visibility and increasing the risk of a crash.
The Fix: An over-the-air update is available. In addition, Tesla will identify vehicles that experienced a circuit board failure or stress that may lead to a failure and replace the computers as necessary and for free. The automaker will begin notifying owners on March 7.
Image Source: 239,000-Plus Tesla EVs Recalled for Rearview Camera Issue | Cars.com
FORD F-SERIES
Vehicles Affected: Ford is recalling 295,400 vehicles, including model-year 2020-22 Super Duty F-250, F-350, F-450, F-550 and F-600 trucks, as well as 2021-22 F-650 and F-750 vehicles.
The Problem: According to the automaker, the pump drivetrain roller components may accumulate biodiesel deposits. This can lead the high-pressure fuel pump to fail and lose drive power, thereby increasing the risk of a crash.
The Fix: Dealers will update the powertrain control module as necessary and for free. Ford was to notify owners on Jan. 13.
Image Source: 295,000-Plus Ford Super Duty Trucks Recalled for Failing Fuel Pump | Cars.com
TESLA RECALLS 694,000 VEHICLES
Vehicles Affected: Tesla is recalling approximately 694,000 vehicles, including model-year 2024 Cybertrucks, 2017-25 Model 3s and 2020-25 Model Ys.
The Problem: According to the automaker, the tire pressure monitoring system warning light in these vehicles may not stay illuminated between drives and fail to warn the driver of low tire pressure.
The Fix: Tesla released an over-the-air software update. The automaker will begin notifying owners on Feb. 15.
Image Source: Tesla Recalls 694,000-Plus Vehicles Over Tire Pressure Monitoring System | Cars.com
