Bentley Joins the Fire Line β€” Auto Safety Recall Derby, Week of Oct. 13, 2025

Image (c) ConsumerAffairs. This week's recall roundup includes fire risks for Bentley, Hyundai, and Altec vehicles, highlighting safety concerns.

Super-luxury meets super-hot: Bentley, Hyundai, and Altec headline another week heavy on fire hazards

πŸ”₯ Grabber Recall of the Week

Bentley Continental GT, GTC, Flying Spur (2025–2026)
High-pressure fuel pumps may leak, creating a fire risk near the engine bay (25V648). Even six-figure luxury can’t buy immunity from bad fuel fittings.


πŸ† Other Notable Mentions

  • πŸ”₯ Fire Risk Triple Threat: Hyundai, Altec, and REV Group all logged recalls tied to electrical or fuel-related overheating hazards.

  • βš™οΈ Steering Disaster Candidate: Autocar trucks recalled for steering wheel separation (25V660) β€” a literal loss of control.

  • πŸ’» Software Snafu: Chrysler RAM ProMaster vans recalled for software-induced loss of drive power (25V665).

  • πŸš™ Tech Trouble for Toyota: Two separate Toyota recalls this week β€” one for rearview camera failures, another for bad seat welds in the Sienna Hybrid.


πŸ“Š This Week’s Tally

  • πŸ”₯ Fire hazards: 6 recalls

  • πŸš› Trucks & trailers: 3 recalls

  • ⚑ EV/battery systems: 2 recalls

  • πŸͺŸ Trim/body or seat issues: 3 recalls

  • 🚌 Buses/vans: 2 recalls

  • πŸš™ Visibility/electronics: 3 recalls

  • πŸ•οΈ RVs/recreation: 2 recalls


πŸ”§ Full Recall Roundup

πŸ”₯ Fire Hazards

πŸš› Trucks & Heavy Vehicles

⚑ EV & Battery Systems

πŸͺŸ Trim, Seats & Structure

πŸš™ Visibility & Electronics


πŸ† Recall Leaderboard (Year-to-Date)

        πŸ₯‡ Ford (3)
   πŸ₯ˆ BMW (2)     πŸ₯‰ Porsche (2)

(Bentley, Hyundai, and Altec make strong bids for next week’s podium.)


⚠️ Takeaway

Fire remains the dominant theme this fall β€” from luxury Bentleys to workhorse Altec trucks, flames are finding their way into every price point. Toyota’s camera woes and Autocar’s steering problems round out a week where safety systems failed at both the high and heavy ends of the market.

Check your VIN at NHTSA.gov/recalls to confirm if your vehicle is affected.


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