On certain vehicles, a software problem could cause the controls for the ventilation control system (HVAC) not to work. As a result, you may not be able to defog or defrost the windshield or windows.
Note: This recall only affects vehicles equipped with a 12" display screen, SYNC 4 and electronic automatic temperature controls.
Safety Risk
A windshield that cannot be defogged or defrosted can reduce visibility and increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Ford will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealership to update the remote climate control module software.
3,620 vehicles affectedMfr ref: 22S65Updated June 10, 2026
On certain F-150 Lightning (electric) trucks, the electronic cabin coolant heater may not have been manufactured correctly. As a result, you may experience reduced cabin heat, and the windshield defrost system may not work properly.
Safety Risk
A windshield defroster that doesn't work may cause reduced visibility and increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Ford will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to replace the electronic cabin coolant heater.
453 vehicles affectedMfr ref: 23C32Updated June 10, 2026
Certain Sedan and wagon vehicles. A diode in the electronic climate control system may have a reduced service life. If the diode fails, the heater fan stops operating and the defroster function is affected.
Safety Risk
No risk description available.
Remedy
Dealers will install an adapter with a diode fitted to the heater fan motor.
3,723 vehicles affectedMfr ref: 3722Updated June 10, 2026
Certain vehicles may not comply with CMVSS 103 - Windshield Defrosting and Defogging. On vehicles with electronic comfort control air conditioning, the display on the control may not function when staring a vehicle which has been parked, with the ignition off, for a few hours. If this occurs at the same time that windshield defrosting is desired, the fan may not function.
Safety Risk
No risk description available.
Remedy
Electronic comfort control assembly will be replaced.
621 vehicles affectedMfr ref: 9A15/89024Updated June 10, 2026
On certain vehicles, water could leak into the external coolant pump for the climate control system and cause a short circuit. If this happens, the pump and wiring could overheat and melt.
Safety Risk
A short circuit can create the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Bentley will notify owners by mail and instruct you to bring your vehicle to a dealership to replace the external coolant pump. Additionally, the connections for the pump will be inspected and replaced, if necessary.
35 vehicles affectedMfr ref: RE23/02 (RC67)Updated June 10, 2026
THE HEATER CORE END CAP MAY FAIL DUE TO MATERIAL DETERIORATION. THIS WILL ALLOW DISCHARGE OF HOT ENGINE COOLANT AND STEAM IN THE VICINITY OF THE DRIVER'S RIGHT FOOT.
Safety Risk
No risk description available.
Remedy
HEATER CORE WILL BE REPLACED WITH ONE HAVING A DIFFERENT DESIGN WHICH WILL NOT BE SUBJECT TO STRENGTH DETERIORATION.
67,525 vehicles affectedMfr ref: 541Updated June 10, 2026
SHOULD A HEATER VALVE, LOCATED UNDER THE DASH, RUPTURE WHEN THE ENGINE IS AT OPERATING TEMPERATURE, THE DRIVER COULD SUFFER BURNS TO THE FEET OR LEGS FROM HOT ENGINE COOLANT SPRAY.
Safety Risk
No risk description available.
Remedy
A PROTECTIVE COVER WILL BE INSTALLED OVER THE EXPOSED HEATER VALVE.
118,323 vehicles affectedMfr ref: R10Updated June 10, 2026
IF THE ENGINE OVERHEATS, IT IS POSSIBLE THAT THE WALL OF THE END CAP CONNECTING THE HEAT EXCHANGER'S CORE TO THE ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM COULD RUPTURE AND ALLOW HOT COOLANT TO ESCAPE. SHOULD THIS HAPPEN, SOME OF THE COOLANT COULD CONTACT THE DRIVER'S FEET, CAUSING INJURY AND STEAM UP THE INTERIOR OF THE VEHICLE, IMPAIRING VISIBILITY.
Safety Risk
No risk description available.
Remedy
HEAT EXCHANGER WILL BE REPLACED.
145,236 vehicles affectedMfr ref: SDUpdated June 10, 2026
On certain vehicles, a software problem could cause the heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) system to enter a failsafe mode. As a result, the heater could stop working. If this happens, the windshield defroster may not work properly.
Note: This problem could cause an "EV System Malfunction" or "Drive Start Control Malfunction" message to display.
Safety Risk
A windshield defroster that doesn't work properly could cause reduced visibility and increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
The company will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to update the HVAC system electronic control unit software. The dealer will also inspect and, if necessary, replace the electrical compressor.
On certain 318I vehicles, under certain conditions, the interior heater water control valve may bind while closing. This binding or slow-closing condition may cause the valve solenoid to draw excessive current, possibly resulting in overheating of the valve connector wiring and insulation. This condition could result in a passenger compartment fire.
Safety Risk
No risk description available.
Remedy
No remedy description available.
628 vehicles affectedMfr ref: 84105Updated June 10, 2026
A REVERSE ELECTRICAL CURRENT FLOW THROUGH A WIRE CABLE BETWEEN THE AIR RECIRCULATION SWITCH AND A MICRO SWITCH COULD OCCUR. THIS MAY CAUSE OVERHEATING OF THE AIR CIRCULATION SYSTEM FAN RESISTOR, CREATING THE RISK OF FIRE.
Safety Risk
No risk description available.
Remedy
A WIRE CABLE WILL BE DISCONNECTED TO PREVENT OVERHEATING OF THE FAN RESISTOR.
On certain vehicles, water could leak into the external coolant pump for the climate control system and cause a short circuit. If this happens, the pump and wiring could overheat and melt.
Safety Risk
A short circuit can create the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Porsche will notify owners by mail and instruct you to bring your vehicle to a dealership to replace the external coolant pump. Additionally, the connections for the pump will be inspected and replaced, if necessary.
1,638 vehicles affectedMfr ref: APA1Updated June 10, 2026
Certain vehicles were built with heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) control knobs that may fracture and spin on the control shaft. If this happens, the driver may no longer be able to control the heating, cooling, and ventilation for the vehicle. This may affect the defrost system, decreasing driver visibility, and creating the risk of a crash causing property damage, personal injury or death.
Safety Risk
No risk description available.
Remedy
Dealers will replace all HVAC control knobs.
1,414 vehicles affectedMfr ref: 10012Updated June 10, 2026
On certain vehicles, the Climate Control Module may receive a "Shut-down signal" from the Engine Control Module (ECM) after ignition key insertion. If this condition occurs, the climate control functions will not be available (including defroster) during that driving cycle. This can decrease the driver's visibility under certain driving conditions and cause a crash with personal injury or death.
Safety Risk
No risk description available.
Remedy
Dealers will install an ECM software update.
2,324 vehicles affectedMfr ref: R185Updated June 10, 2026
On a small number of vehicles, the ground connection for the heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) blower motor may not have been secured properly. As a result, the defroster could stop working, and you may not be able to defog or defrost the windshield.
Safety Risk
A windshield defroster/defogger that doesn't work could cause reduced visibility and increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Ford will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to inspect and, if necessary, secure the ground connection(s) in the instrument panel.
5 vehicles affectedMfr ref: 26S22Updated June 10, 2026
A HEATER VALVE LOCATED UNDER THE DASH MAY RUPTURE WHEN THE ENGINE IS AT OPERATING TEMPERATURE POSSIBLY RESULTING IN BURNS TO THE DRIVER'S FEET OR LEGS.
Safety Risk
No risk description available.
Remedy
A PROTECTIVE HEATER CORE COVER WILL BE INSTALLED TO PREVENT INJURY IN THE EVENT OF A VALVE RUPTURE.
56,138 vehicles affectedMfr ref: R08Updated June 10, 2026
On certain vehicles, the high-voltage electric heater could fail. If this happens, you may experience reduced cabin heat, and the windshield defrost system may not work properly.
Safety Risk
A windshield defroster that doesn't work may cause reduced visibility and increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Porsche will notify owners by mail and instruct you to bring your vehicle to a dealership to replace the passenger compartment high-voltage electric heater.
2,347 vehicles affectedMfr ref: APA7Updated June 10, 2026
On certain vehicles, the wiring harness for the blower motor may not have been manufactured properly. As a result, the wiring could overheat and melt.
Note: This recall only affects Sorento LX+ models.
Safety Risk
Wiring that overheats and melts can create the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Kia will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to replace the blower motor wiring harness and the blower motor resistor.
2,284 vehicles affectedMfr ref: RC219Updated June 10, 2026
On certain vehicles, the blower motor may have been incorrectly manufactured. This could result in a premature failure of the blower motor which could affect the defroster performance resulting in reduced visibility, increasing the risk of a crash causing injury and/or damage to property.
Safety Risk
No risk description available.
Remedy
Dealers will replace blower motor and the power transistor as needed.
32,810 vehicles affectedMfr ref: SR15-003Updated June 10, 2026
