Software recalls · Updated October 15, 2026

Reworked Software Recalls

Software defects that took more than one recall to fix, sorted by rework intensity.

What are reworked recalls?

Reworked recalls are software defects that required multiple attempts to fix properly. This can happen when an initial recall's remedy proves ineffective, incomplete, or introduces new issues. These recalls are tracked through parent/child relationships and generation numbers, helping identify quality patterns and manufacturer responsiveness.

Understanding Generation Numbers: A "Generation 1" recall is the original fix attempt. A "Generation 2" means the first fix didn't work and manufacturers had to try again. "Generation 3" means they needed a third attempt, and so on. The generation number shows the full chain of fixes going back to the original issue—revealing how many times manufacturers struggled to get it right and how complex the software dependency chains can be.

Total reworked recalls: 403
Total vehicles affected: 37,101,573
Avg. generation depth: 2.3
Most related incidents: 1

Most-reworked campaign: General Motors, LLC - High Voltage Battery May Catch Fire...

Reworked recalls

Sorted by number of related incidents. Select a recall for its full fix history.


High Voltage Battery May Catch Fire	1	Gen 5	6/27/2024	General Motors, LLC	72	95.83%
Cracked Fuel Injector May Leak and Cause a Fire	1	Gen 5	7/11/2025	Ford Motor Company	694,271	0%
Rearview Image May Not Display/FMVSS 111	1	Gen 4	2/9/2023	Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)	77,079	89.2%
Rearview Camera Image May Not Display	1	Gen 4	3/14/2025	Ford Motor Company	49,399	72.9%
High Voltage Battery May Fail and Cause Fire	1	Gen 4	10/30/2025	Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)	320,068	68.9%
Inoperative Rearview Camera Display/FMVSS 111	1	Gen 3	5/31/2024	Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)	114,686	71.42%
Vehicle Fire When Parked	1	Gen 3	7/18/2024	Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)	15,910	78.13%
Vehicle Fire When Parked	1	Gen 3	7/18/2024	Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)	3,606	77.25%
Loss of Drive Power	1	Gen 3	8/1/2024	Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)	94	97.87%
High Voltage Battery May Fail and Cause Fire	1	Gen 3	9/27/2024	Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)	154,032	0%
Vehicle Rollaway Due to ABS Malfunction	1	Gen 3	11/7/2024	Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)	206,502	25.89%
Loss of Drive Power from Damaged Charging Unit	1	Gen 3	11/18/2024	Hyundai Motor America	145,642	94.29%
Loss of Drive Power from Undetected Low Battery	1	Gen 3	2/28/2025	Ford Motor Company	2	50%
Vehicle Rollaway from Driveshaft Disconnect	1	Gen 3	3/14/2025	Ford Motor Company	4,247	59.55%
Engine Failure May Cause Fire	1	Gen 3	5/23/2025	Ford Motor Company	1,809	71.09%
Parking Lights May Flicker/FMVSS 108	1	Gen 3	8/8/2025	Ford Motor Company	2,361	49.64%
Software Error May Cause Loss of Drive Power	1	Gen 3	12/18/2025	Ford Motor Company	87	62.07%
Rearview Camera May Fail to Turn Off/FMVSS 111	1	Gen 3	12/18/2025	Ford Motor Company	35	25.71%
Transmission Clutch May Fracture and Leak Fluid	1	Gen 3	6/9/2026	Ford Motor Company	5,252	0%
Pedestrian Warning Sound May Be Obscured/FMVSS 141	1	Gen 2	2/4/2022	Tesla, Inc.	578,607	0%
Vehicle Fire When Parked	1	Gen 2	2/11/2022	Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)	16,741	0%
Cracked Fuel Injector May Leak and Cause a Fire	1	Gen 2	11/18/2022	Ford Motor Company	521,746	100%
Rearview Camera Image May Not Display	1	Gen 2	1/23/2023	Ford Motor Company	382,759	100%
Inoperative Rearview Camera Display/FMVSS 111	1	Gen 2	2/2/2023	Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)	114,686	0%
Rearview Camera Malfunction/FMVSS 111	1	Gen 2	3/10/2023	Ford Motor Company	1,651	77.83%
Loss of Drive Power from Damaged PTU	1	Gen 2	4/27/2023	Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)	25,980	69.94%
Vehicle Doors May Open Unexpectedly	1	Gen 2	5/3/2023	Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.	35,325	0%
Engine Failure May Cause Fire	1	Gen 2	5/26/2023	Ford Motor Company	125,322	89.37%
Instrument Panel May Fail to Display Information	1	Gen 2	6/1/2023	Jayco, Inc.	62	0%
Crankshaft Position Sensor Failure	1	Gen 2	6/8/2023	Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)	80,629	72.17%
High-Voltage Battery May Overheat	1	Gen 2	10/19/2023	Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC	501	92.61%
High Voltage Battery May Fail and Cause Fire	1	Gen 2	11/22/2023	Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)	32,125	0%
Loss of Drive Power from Damaged Charging Unit	1	Gen 2	3/15/2024	Hyundai Motor America	99,055	0%
Loss of Drive Power from Undetected Low Battery	1	Gen 2	9/13/2024	Ford Motor Company	76	96.05%
Loss of Drive Power from Damaged Charging Unit	1	Gen 2	11/18/2024	Kia America, Inc.	62,872	91.45%
High-Voltage Battery May Overheat and Cause Fire	1	Gen 2	11/27/2024	Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.	4,616	0%
Trailer Brakes May Fail	1	Gen 2	6/27/2025	Ford Motor Company	4	100%
Missing Warning for Turn Signal Failure/FMVSS 108	1	Gen 2	2/14/2025	Ford Motor Company	1,635	70.01%
Tail Lights May Fail	1	Gen 2	2/14/2025	Ford Motor Company	2,711	90.77%
Instrument Panel Not Illuminated/FMVSS 101	1	Gen 2	2/28/2025	Ford Motor Company	933	70.74%
High Voltage Battery Contactor May Overheat	1	Gen 2	2/28/2025	Ford Motor Company	626	50.96%
Trailer Brakes May Fail	1	Gen 2	2/28/2025	Ford Motor Company	10,952	54.02%
Software Error May Cause Loss of Drive Power	1	Gen 2	2/28/2025	Ford Motor Company	207	78.74%
Incorrect Rearview Camera Image May Display	1	Gen 2	2/28/2025	Ford Motor Company	355	61.13%
Front Windows May Fail to Reverse Direction	1	Gen 2	3/14/2025	Ford Motor Company	9	88.89%
Blank or Distorted Rearview Camera Image	1	Gen 2	3/14/2025	Ford Motor Company	2,290	17.21%
Inoperative HVAC Controls	1	Gen 2	3/14/2025	Ford Motor Company	471	62.63%
Transmission May Shift into Neutral While Driving	1	Gen 2	3/14/2025	Ford Motor Company	567	46.74%
Engine May Overheat	1	Gen 2	3/28/2025	Ford Motor Company	152	39.47%
Power Windows May Pinch/FMVSS 118	1	Gen 2	4/11/2025	Ford Motor Company	1,177	59.3%

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Reworked recalls