The all-electric Volvo EX90 may have plenty going for it, but its rollout hasn’t exactly been smooth sailing. Persistent software problems have slowed its debut and forced Volvo to make some major upgrades for the 2026 model year.

Even so, the company still needs to address issues with the 2025 EX90, which has now been hit with a fresh recall in the United States.

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According to a recall notice published by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) on September 30, the 2025 EX90 has a tailgate defect that could pose a safety risk.

Volvo reports that the spindle nut can detach from the aluminum tube while the tailgate is open. If the power-operated tailgate drive unit separates, the spindle may release unexpectedly, causing the tailgate to slam shut without warning.

Tracing The Fault

Volvo says the issue has been caused by the mishandling of parts at a supplier, where ‘Not OK’ parts were sorted with ‘OK parts.’  In total, 1,119 vehicles are impacted by the recall, all of which were manufactured between April 22, 2024, and February 17, 2025.

The company first noticed a potential problem in late March after receiving a report of a tailgate spindle separation. A second incident occurred a month later during internal testing, which prompted a deeper investigation into the cause.

What Happens Next?

Owners of impacted models will be alerted to the recall from November 18. Dealerships have been instructed to replace both the power-operated tailgate drive units free of charge.

To prevent a repeat of the problem, Volvo says its supplier has now automated the quality-control process, using a robot to place rejected parts into a locked container rather than letting them mix with approved ones.

Just weeks earlier, Volvo confirmed that the 2026 EX90 will adopt a new 800-volt electrical system capable of 350 kW charging, a significant jump from the previous model’s 250 kW limit. The update also promises better performance and greater efficiency, hinting at a more refined experience for drivers once these teething troubles are behind it.

Nissan is gearing up to launch the redesigned Leaf, but its predecessor has been hit by a new recall. It impacts 19,077 EVs from the 2021 and 2022 model years.

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the lithium-ion pack can overheat when using DC fast charging. This, understandably, increases the risk of a battery fire.

Why It’s Happening

A chronology of events hasn’t been released, but the government says Nissan determined the Leaf’s battery packs have “excessive lithium deposits” within their cells. This can increase the electrical resistance and potentially cause a fluctuation in the state of charge.

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When DC fast charging, the increased electrical resistance can result in “rapid heating of the battery.” If charging continues, a fire could occur.

Affects Both Battery Options

The problem appears to impact Leaf models equipped with both 40 and 62 kWh battery packs. Given the seriousness of the issue, owners are being advised not to use Level 3 chargers until the snag has been addressed.

This could be a problem as a remedy isn’t available yet. However, Nissan is developing new software that will prevent things from spiraling into a “thermal incident.”

Owners will first receive a letter later this month confirming whether their car is included in the recall. A second notice will follow once the software is ready, at which point vehicles will need to be taken to a dealership for the software update.

More than 115,000 examples of the hugely popular Xiaomi SU7 are being recalled in China due concerns with its driver-assistance systems. The move follows a high-profile crash about six months ago in which three college students were killed when their SU7 struck a concrete divider at 97 km/h (60 mph) while its Navigate on Autopilot system was active.

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China’s State Administration for Market Regulation has revealed that the driver-assistance system used by the SU7 has “insufficient recognition capability and may not adequately detect and warn drivers in certain scenarios,” as required by Level 2 or Level 2+ systems. It went on to specify that if the highway pilot assisted driving feature is enabled, it may not provide adequate warnings of performance in extreme scenarios.

Scale of the Recall

A total of 116,887 examples of the SU7 are being recalled, all of which were manufactured between February 2024 and August 2025. This accounts for roughly 38 percent of the 305,055 SU7s that had been sold across China as of July since the car’s early 2024 launch.

Xiaomi has confirmed that the fault will be corrected via an over-the-air software update, avoiding the need for physical servicing.

This recall coincides with the rollout of new safety standards in China for cars equipped with Level 2 driver-assistance systems. These regulations, which set stricter performance requirements, will come into effect in 2027.

Fatal March Crash

The most serious incident linked to the SU7 occurred in March on the Dezhou-Shangrao Expressway. Chinese media reported that at the time, the car was allegedly traveling at 116 km/h (72 mph) with the Navigate on Autopilot engaged.

The system was said to have flagged an “obstacle ahead” and initiated braking while approaching a construction zone. The driver intervened, steering left and applying moderate braking, then gradually turning back to the right. Moments later, the vehicle collided with a concrete divider and caught fire. All three occupants lost their lives.

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“A recall due to a faulty driver-assistance system may deter some Chinese consumers from buying Xiaomi cars,” said Chen Jinzhu, CEO of consultancy Shanghai Mingliang Auto Service, in comments to the South China Morning Post. “But the recall also shows Xiaomi’s commitment and confidence in resolving the issues.”

Automakers tend to dread recalls, but for FCA US, the latest round is a relatively small headache. Fewer than 100 vehicles are affected, though the fixes are important enough to warrant quick attention. The Jeep Wagoneer S was hit with two separate recalls on the same day, while the Dodge Charger Daytona was pulled into one of them as well.

In both cases, FCA says it has not received reports of crashes or injuries, but dealers have been instructed to carry out repairs at no cost to owners.

Rollaway Risk

The larger of the two recalls involves 26 Jeep Wagoneer S SUVs built between August 9, 2024, and March 18, 2025, along with 49 Dodge Charger Daytona models manufactured from August 2, 2024, through April 3, 2025.

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According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the issue lies with the Electric Drive Module, which may have been fitted with a Park Pawl Return Spring that wasn’t installed correctly. Federal safety rules require that a vehicle in Park should not roll more than 5.9 inches, or 150 millimeters, on a 10 percent grade with all brakes released. In this case, both the Wagoneer S and Charger Daytona can exceed that threshold, raising the possibility of an unintended rollaway.

Owners should be informed of the recall on September 25. FCA says that dealerships will replace the Electric Drive Module of all vehicles.

Interior structure concern

The second recall is limited to the 2025 Jeep Wagoneer S, impacting just eight units built on January 31, 2025. These electric SUVs may have been assembled with an incorrect cross car beam in the instrument panel. In the event of a crash, this could compromise the intended load distribution, increasing the risk of injury “in certain crashes.”

An investigation into the potential issue was opened on July 1, and by late August, the scope of vehicles impacted had been determined.

FCA will alert impacted owners to the recall from October 24, and dealerships have been instructed to replace the instrument panel cross car beam free of charge.

A safety issue has prompted Tesla to recall more than 7,000 vehicles in Australia, though the fix is far less disruptive than most owners might expect. Instead of scheduling a trip to a dealership, drivers will simply receive an over-the-air software update that addresses the problem from home.

The recall was announced by the nation’s federal transportation department over the weekend and reveals that the driver’s side window’s automatic protection system may not function as intended. Consequently, the window may close with excessive force even if there’s an obstruction, like a hand or a finger. The department notes that this can increase the risk of injury to a vehicle occupant.

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A total of 7,301 examples of the 2025 Tesla Model Y are impacted by the recall, with Tesla confirming that every variant of the SUV is included in the campaign.

The carmaker will reach out to all impacted owners in writing, informing them of the recall. Tesla has noted that any vehicle already running software version 2025.26.6 or later is exempt from the recall. Owners of 2025 Model Ys can view the software version they have by navigating to Controls > Software through the infotainment display.

As with many Tesla updates, the solution is delivered wirelessly. The corrective software will be pushed out to all affected Model Ys, eliminating the need for service center visits and keeping downtime to a minimum.

Lightning Strikes Twice

While this is the first time that the Tesla Model Y has been recalled in Australia for a problem related to the side windows, it’s not the first time Tesla has issued a recall for such a fault elsewhere. Almost exactly three years ago, Tesla recalled 1,097,762 vehicles in the United States because the side windows could close with more force than permitted under Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards and may not have retracted once an obstruction was detected.

This recall impacted what was the entire Tesla line-up at the time, consisting of the Model S, Model X, Model 3, and Model Y.