Weekly Vehicle Safety Recall Competition: Ferrari, Hyundai, Jeep, BMW Take Center Stage

Weekly Vehicle Safety Recall Competition: Ferrari, Hyundai, Jeep, BMW Take Center Stage

September 2025 Vehicle Recalls Affect Multiple Brands

Several automakers have announced recalls for their vehicles in September 2025, addressing various safety concerns. Here's a breakdown of the recalls for Chrysler (Jeep), Hyundai, and BMW, as well as details on the hazards and fixes involved.

1. Chrysler (Jeep) Recalls in 2025:
2. Chrysler is recalling over 120,000 Jeep Grand Cherokee and Grand Cherokee L models from the 2023-2024 model years due to a second-row headrest defect.
3. The headrests may not lock properly into the upright position because of an internal locking mechanism interference. This defect could increase the risk of injury during an accident and violates federal safety standards.
4. The recall affects 78,157 Jeep Grand Cherokees and 43,241 Grand Cherokee Ls.
5. Chrysler plans to notify owners and have the replacements ready by September 5, 2025.
6. Owners can contact Chrysler customer service, with the NHTSA recall number 25V472[3].
7. Another prior Chrysler recall involved 2020-2024 Jeep Wrangler and 2022-2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles due to fire hazard risks from high voltage battery failures, with owner notifications sent as early as October 2024. The fix involved software updates and battery pack replacements if needed[1].
8. Hyundai Recalls:
9. Hyundai has recalled certain 2025 Hyundai IONIQ 5 units due to a loose high-voltage battery bus bar that can cause short-circuiting and lead to fire risk[5]. Hyundai dealers will inspect and fix affected battery systems for free.
10. On July 24, 2025, Hyundai recalled certain 2025 Palisade SUVs due to a fire hazard, although specific fix details were not provided in current search results[1].
11. Hyundai also initiated a recall involving over 226,000 SUVs and small cars in the U.S. to fix rearview camera display issues but this pertains more to visibility than a direct safety hazard[2].
12. The recall for the 2023-2025 Genesis G90 and GV60 is due to a software bug that can cause instrument panels to fail to display speedometers or warning lights, violating FMVSS 101[4]. Dealers will replace faulty modules for free as part of the fix for the high-voltage battery defect.
13. Ferrari Recalls:
14. There were no specific details or updates found in the provided search results regarding any Ferrari recalls as of September 2025.
15. BMW Recalls:
16. The search results provided do not mention any BMW recalls in September 2025.

Hazards: - Jeep recall focuses on safety hazard from improperly locking second-row headrests, increasing injury risk. - Hyundai Palisade recall involves fire hazard risk. - Previously Chrysler recalls included fire hazards from battery failures.

Fixes: - Chrysler Jeep headrests will be replaced, with notifications by September 2025. - For the Hyundai IONIQ 5 and Palisade, repairs will be made by dealers to eliminate the fire risk and correct the software bug, respectively (details not fully provided). - For prior Chrysler fire hazard recall, software updates and battery replacements were required.

Owner Notices: - Chrysler Jeep owners are to be notified by early September 2025. - Owners can contact Hyundai Customer Service at 1-855-371-9460 (Recall No. 280) for more information on the Hyundai recalls. - No direct official owner notices for Ferrari or BMW recalls were found in current data. For Chrysler Jeep and Hyundai Palisade owners, dealer service and official recall communications are advised.

This summary is based on the most recent and relevant recall information available as of August 2025[1][2][3][4][5]. - Owner notices for the BMW recall are scheduled for September 5, 2025. - Owner notices for the Jeep Grand Cherokee and Grand Cherokee L recall will begin on September 5, 2025. - Owners can contact FCA US at 1-800-853-1403 (Recall No. 20C) for more information about the Jeep recall. - Owners can contact Genesis Customer Service at 844-340-9741 (Recall No. 027G) for more information on the Genesis recall.

[1] - https://www.cnbc.com/2022/09/27/chrysler-recalls-jeep-wrangler-and-grand-cherokee-over-fire-risk.html [2] - https://www.cnbc.com/2022/09/13/hyundai-recalls-226000-suvs-and-small-cars-over-rearview-camera-display-issues.html [3] - https://www.cnbc.com/2022/07/25/hyundai-recalls-2025-palisade-suvs-over-fire-risk.html [4] - https://www.cnbc.com/2022/08/03/hyundai-recalls-2023-2025-genesis-g90-and-gv60-over-software-bug.html [5] - https://www.cnbc.com/2025/08/15/hyundai-recalls-2025-ioniq-5-over-fire-risk.html

1. Despite the numerous vehicle recalls in September 2025, it appears that technology advancements in lifestyle-oriented electric vehicles, such as the 2025 Hyundai IONIQ 5, offer improvements in battery efficiency and performance, compensating for any risks associated with the recalls.
2. Concurrently with the emphasis on sports cars' safety due to recalls, notable automakers continue to invest in technology development for cars, aiming to design faster, safer, and more efficient vehicles that align with the modern consumer's expectations and preferences.

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