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This weeks NHTSA Recalls
Date: March 02, 2026 11:22AM
February 17, 2026
NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 26V091000
High Voltage Battery May Short Circuit
Battery failure can cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash. Battery failure can also increase the risk of a fire.
NHTSA ID Number: 26V091000
Manufacturer Ford Motor Company
Components ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Potential Number of Units Affected: 24690
Summary
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023-2025 Ford Escape and 2023-2026 Lincoln Corsair plug-in hybrid vehicles. A manufacturing defect in one or more of the high voltage battery cells may result in an internal short circuit and battery failure.
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February 19, 2026
NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 26V096000
A/C Wiring Harness May Short-Circuit
A damaged wiring harness can short-circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.
NHTSA ID Number: 26V096000
Manufacturer BMW of North America, LLC
Components ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Potential Number of Units Affected: 58713
Summary
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2025 M5 Sportswagon, 2025-2026 M5, 2024-2025 750e xDrive, 2025-2026 550e xDrive, 2023-2025 I7, 2023-2025 7 Series, 2024-2026 i5, and 5 Series vehicles. The electrical wiring harness for the air conditioning system may become damaged during replacement of the cabin air filter.
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February 23, 2026
NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 26V106000
Park Outside - Fuel Cap May Leak Fuel
Fire Risk Warning
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
NHTSA ID Number: 26V106000
Manufacturer Subaru of America, Inc.
Components FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Potential Number of Units Affected: 69153
Summary
Subaru of America, Inc. is recalling certain 2026 Crosstrek hybrid, and 2025 Forester hybrid vehicles. When the fuel tank is near full capacity, an increase in ambient temperature may cause the fuel to expand and spill out of the filler neck due to an insufficient seal on the fuel cap.
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