2025 Ford F-150 Hybrid: Seat Belts recall
NHTSA campaign 25V489000 · 56K units potentially affected · filed Jul 25, 2025
What's wrong
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 F-150 hybrid vehicles equipped with a 3.5L hybrid electric powertrain. When the driver or passenger's seat belt is not buckled and the vehicle is started, the audible warning chime may not activate as intended. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Why it matters
An audible warning chime that fails to alert occupants of an unbelted seat belt can increase the risk of injury during a crash.
The fix
Dealers will update the audio control module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 15, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25C31.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 25V489000
- Manufacturer no.
- 25C31
- Manufacturer
- Ford Motor Company
- Component
- SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WARNING LIGHT/DEVICES
- Units affected
- 56,473
- Report received
- Jul 25, 2025
- Owner letters
- Aug 15, 2025
- Type
- Vehicle
Check whether your vehicle is included with the official NHTSA VIN lookup or your dealer. Repairs for safety recalls are free.
Vehicles covered
- Ford F-150 Hybrid 2025