Waymo handles recalls in a unique way, standing apart from most other brands. Instead of relying on dealerships to manage the process, Waymo can implement fixes directly. And, rather than notifying customers individually, the company can resolve the issue internally. This approach is on display again with the latest recall, which addresses an issue Waymo identified and corrected last year. Interestingly, this recall isn’t tied to any particular vehicle model.

In an NHTSA filing dated May 12, 2025, Waymo declared a recall of its “5th Generation Automated Driving System (ADS) software prior to the 11/7/2024 driverless software release.” It affected 1,212 vehicles that could have ended up in collisions with “chains, gates, and other gate-like roadway barriers.” Notably, Waymo says that it doesn’t know of any injuries related to the recall.

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So why the recall if the problem has already been addressed? Well, the answer is simple: Waymo is obligated to publish it on NHTSA.

The filing clarifies that “Waymo’s internal safety processes had previously identified collisions with chains strung across the path of travel, gates, and similar roadway barriers as an area for improvement, and software updates were in progress at the time NHTSA’s examination began.”

That examination is related to over 22 incident reports involving the same fifth-gen software at the heart of this recall. In that case, the NHTSA says that it involves “collisions with clearly visible objects that a competent driver would be expected to avoid.” Waymo says that during its ongoing discussions with the NHTSA, it was busy working on this issue in the background.

Ultimately, on May 1, 2025, Waymo chose to initiate the recall to meet “relevant regulatory reporting obligations.” Since Waymo owns all of the vehicles involved, there was no need to notify individual vehicle owners or dealers.

Just days after news broke that nearly 28,000 Polestar 2 EVs are being recalled in the United States for a faulty rearview camera, the 2025 Polestar 3 is now facing similar issues. Things could get particularly bad for the majority-owned Geely brand if the Polestar 4 is the next model to be recalled, as it famously doesn’t even have a rear window, meaning it solely relies on a camera.

Polestar says that the vehicle’s infotainment display does not show the rearview camera image by default when the SUV is placed in reverse. In addition, if the vehicle is traveling forward at less than 10 mph since it was last placed in reverse, a 3D/360 view is incorrectly displayed, as opposed to the rearview image.

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Curiously, whereas Polestar recently specified the 2’s issue was due to a synchronization error between the Parking Assist Camera and the infotainment system, it hasn’t specified what the cause of the issue in the 3 is. What we do know is that it can be remedied with a simple over-the-air software update that is being readied.

The automaker was alerted to a potential issue on February 10, 2025, after the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation alerted it to three allegations of rearview camera failures.

In total, 3,665 Polestar 3 models are impacted by the recall. All of them were built between March 7, 2024, and April 23, 2025. Polestar says the software will be updated either by a dealer or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed on July 1, 2025.

Volvo is also dealing with some rearview camera issues of its own. It is recalling a total of 413,151 vehicles in the United States over a software issue that may prevent the image from being shown on the infotainment screen. Impacted models include the likes of the S60, V6, V60 Cross Country, S90, V90, V90 Cross Country, XC60, XC40, XC90, and C40.

There are plenty of reasons to like the Polestar 4, including its modern coupe-SUV design, high quality interior and generous equipment levels. But if you remember anything from the 4’s debut I’ll bet it’s that it doesn’t have a rear window, Polestar reasoning that we don’t need glass back there because a camera can do a better job.

But now the Geely-owned company has been forced to issue a second recall for faulty back-up cameras, reminding us why most cars have had a window in the back for more than a century, and why they probably ought to hang on to them for a while yet.

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To be clear, this recall doesn’t relate to the 4, but rather the Polestar 2, which does have a rear window and was recently pulled from sale in the US due to President Trump’s tariffs. However, given how widespread camera glitches are on cars from almost every brand (Ford, Hyundai, Kia, JLR, multiple Stellantis brands and more have issued related recalls) it wouldn’t be much of a surprise if the 4 ends up with a problem at some point . And unfortunately, like mentioned above, if this happens, the driver doesn’t have a backup window (pun definitely intended).

In this case, Polestar is recalling 27,816 examples of its 2 EV so it can update the software, something that unfortunately can’t be done over-the-air. The campaign affecting 2021-25 MY cars comes in response to some owners claiming their cameras were totally inoperative. Instead of showing the road behind them when reverse was selected, the screen displayed a message saying “camera is temporarily unavailable.”

The automaker says the fault is down to a synchronization error between the Parking Assist Camera (PAC) and the infotainment system. If this sounds familiar it’s probably because Polestar already issued a similar recall in June 2024 covering almost 26,000 examples of the 2 EV. In that case, the recall fix was an OTA update, but it also wasn’t much of a fix.

Polestar’s upcoming 5 EV is also designed without a rear window, as is Jaguar’s controversial-looking new electric sedan. Do you think automakers should be forced to retain a window for safety reasons or are these cases too isolated and designers may continue to go wild?

Whether some realize it or not, automotive safety has never been as advanced as it is currently. That safety doesn’t just relate to how cars handle on-road incidents either. It starts at the production facility, and a new recall from Ford is a great example.

The Blue Oval just recalled three, yes three, individual F-150 Lightnings due to one or more potentially missing or loose retention nuts. In a new recall filing with the NHTSA, Ford says that these nuts hold the high-voltage battery junction box bus bars down. If they’re missing or loose, it could lead to electrical arcing or even a fire.

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According to Ford, the nuts in question could’ve been removed in error during a reworking operation. It seems that there was no record of the nuts being re-torqued to appropriate specs after that rework. As such, Ford wants to check to be sure they’re not just there, but that they’re tight too.

While it says it doesn’t know of any accidents or injuries related to the issue, it does say that it knows of one field report and one warranty report related to the same incident. It’s already alerted dealers to the issue and will notify all three owners by May 23 at the latest. Dealers will check the nuts, install them if necessary, and of course, torque them properly. That should solve the issue altogether.

Until then, owners should pay attention to signs like a “loud noise while driving”, a “Stop Safely Now” message, and a check engine or malfunction indicator light on the dashboard. If the problem occurs, the truck will lose motive power, but the 12-volt battery should continue supplying power to steering and braking systems.

Decades ago, it’s unlikely that a problem as isolated as this one would’ve even been found. Even if a worker on the production line had caught it, they might not have had procedures in place to track other similarly affected vehicles.

No doubt, recalls are on the rise across the industry, but cases like this explain why that’s not as bleak a headline as it may seem. Essentially, the safety net that catches defects has a much finer mesh size than ever before, and we’re all safer for it.

If you happen to own a Lucid Air equipped with the optional all-weather floor mats, you might want to brace yourself for some unexpected news. The carmaker is issuing a recall notice, as there’s a chance these floor mats could shift out of position and interfere with the throttle pedal, raising the risk of an accident.

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Sound familiar? It’s eerily reminiscent of Toyota’s infamous floor mat debacle from over a decade ago, where improperly secured mats were blamed for a series of unintended acceleration incidents.

According to Lucid, its Model -00 all-weather floor mats are only secured in place by small nibs on the underside, rather than any proper anchors. This means they’re prone to slipping forward, and this can lead to unintended acceleration. That doesn’t just put occupants inside a Lucid at risk, but could also endanger other road users.

How Did This All Happen?

Lucid first became aware of a potential issue in August last year when a sales associate was driving an Air with the floor mats in Europe suspected the mat had slipped forward and caused the accelerator to stick. The company later became aware of 13 other cases of the floor mats moving, but there were no reports of it interfering with the accelerator.

However, on February 27, 2025, a U.S. customer reported an issue: while accelerating, the throttle pedal didn’t return to its normal position after being released. Lucid determined that the potential for the floor mat to shift and interfere with the pedal posed an unreasonable safety risk.

As a result, the company has stopped selling the problematic all-weather floor mats and now only offers mats that feature holes to attach to anchors in the carpet, as you’ll find in most vehicles.

Owners of Lucid Air models with the affected mats are being instructed to remove them and will receive a full refund for their purchase. If you’re unsure whether your mats are the faulty ones or the newer, anchor-secured type, simply take your vehicle to a Lucid facility for a free inspection.

The Hyundai Ioniq 5 N is equipped with a dizzying array of different driving modes and features designed to make it the ultimate all-electric hooligan. However, an issue with one of these features has forced the company to recall more than 1,500 Ioniq 5 Ns across the United States.

A recall notice issued by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) pinpoints the car’s Left-Foot Braking mode as being at fault. As the name of this mode implies, it allows drivers to use the brake and throttle pedals simultaneously and is aimed at high-performance driving on the racetrack.

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However, it has been revealed that, at certain times, the Integrated Electronic Brake (IEB) control software can trigger a depressurization of the ABS system, reducing braking performance. This obviously increases the risk of a crash, particularly on the track where drivers need the most out of the braking system.

In total, 1,508 examples of the Ioniq 5 N are involved in the recall. These cars were manufactured between December 18, 2023, and December 10, 2024.

Hyundai plans to notify both dealers and owners of the recall on April 7 and is encouraging all owners to stop using the Left-Foot Braking feature. Dealers have been told to update the IEB and VCU software to rectify the fault.

While this appears to be the first recall specifically impacting the Ioniq 5 N in the US, the regular model has been recalled in the past. In November last year, the Hyundai Motor Group recalled over 145,000 Ioniq 5, Ioniq 6, Genesis G80 Electrified, Genesis GV70 Electrified, and Genesis GV60 models, because the integrated charging control unit could get damaged, preventing the 12-volt battery from charging and causing it to slowly drain.