NHTSA recall 25V489000
Seat Belts · Ford Motor Company
Details
What's wrong: Affects 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.
Affected vehicles on MotorDeets
All model years NHTSA lists
2025 Ford F-150 Hybrid.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 25V489000.
Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.