2025 Ford Explorer recalls
Recalls filed with the US safety agency (NHTSA)
20 recalls
- Most often
- Engine and engine cooling
- 3 recalls
- Median, 2025 SUVs
- 2
Latest: power adjust (seats), dealer fixes it free.
Recalls by component
| Campaign | Component | What the recall says |
|---|---|---|
| 26V343000 | Engine and engine cooling Engine: hard parts internal/mechanical | The engine may fail, which can result in a loss of drive power. |
| 26V122000 | Engine and engine cooling Exhaust system: emission control: gas recirculation valve (egr valve) | Problem with the engine and engine cooling, exhaust system, emission control, gas recirculation valve (egr valve). |
| 25V344000 | Engine and engine cooling Engine: hard parts internal/mechanical | The connecting rod and rod bearing components may have… |
| 25V239000 | Power train Automatic transmission: control module: software | The powertrain control module (PCM) may reset while driving, which can damage the park… |
| 25V164000 | Power train Automatic transmission: fluid/lubricant: valves/valve body | The transmission valve body m… |
| 25V020000 | Power train Automatic transmission | The transmission may be improperly secured due to loose cross… |
| 26V470000 | Seats Front assembly: power adjust | An unoccupied driver's seat may recline unintentionally during… |
| 26V451000 | Seats Mid/rear assembly | The switch for the easy-entry second-row outer seats may… |
| 25V393000 | Seats Mid/rear assembly | The switch for the easy-entry second-row outer seats may bind or… |
| 26V165000 | Back over prevention Software | Problem with the back over prevention, software. |
| 24V801000 | Back over prevention Software | The rearview camera image may fail when the vehicle speed reaches… |
| 26V121000 | Exterior lighting Headlights | The Dynamic Bending Light (DBL) system software may cause the passenger-side… |
| 25V543000 | Exterior lighting Tail lights | When towing a trailer, the tail lights on the trailer may fail to… |
| 24V852000 | Equipment Other: labels | Problem with the equipment, other, labels. |
| 24V634000 | Fuel system, gasoline Fuel injection system: injectors | The fuel injectors may have bee… |
| 26V159000 | Seat belts | The seat belt anchor bolts at the second-row outer seating… |
| 25V371000 | Service brakes, hydraulic Foundation components: disc: caliper | The bolts securing the front brake caliper may not be tightened properly, which can… |
| 25V316000 | Structure Frame and members | A mounting bolt for the front subframe may have been tightened improperly. |
| 25V687000 | Trailer hitches | The trailer hitch assembly bolts may be loose. |
| 25V730000 | Visibility Windshield | The windshield glass may have visible air… |
Recalls by model year
Rivals, 2025
| Rival | Recalls |
|---|---|
| Ford Expedition | 6 |
| Honda Pilot | 4 |
| Toyota Highlander | 4 |
| Jeep Grand Cherokee | 4 |
| Nissan Pathfinder | 1 |
| Chevrolet Traverse | 0 |
What this cannot tell you
Recalls filed with NHTSA for this model year. One recall can cover several years.
Open recalls on one car depend on its VIN.
Source: NHTSA recalls data (api.nhtsa.gov), public domain. Collected 2026-10-05.
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