Ford F-150 Hybrid (Ford) – Seat Belt Warning Malfunction (2025)
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According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Product
2025 FORD F-150 HYBRID
Brand
FORD
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in NHTSA notice. Check official source for details.
Products Sold
Model Year 2025
Ford Motor Company is recalling certain 2025 FORD F-150 HYBRID vehicles due to seat belts:front:warning light/devices issues. An audible warning chime that fails to alert occupants of an unbelted seat belt can increase the risk of injury during a crash..
Summary derived from NHTSA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by NHTSA
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."
Reported concern (NHTSA)
An audible warning chime that fails to alert occupants of an unbelted seat belt can increase the risk of injury during a crash.
Recommended Action
Per NHTSA guidance
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.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) directly.
View official NHTSA recall noticePage updated: Jan 10, 2026