2025 Big Tex 16rbProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 0 owner complaints about the 2025 Big Tex 16rb. It is covered by 1 safety recall, and for recall 25V-136 the manufacturer reports only 29% of affected cars repaired.

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through February 28, 2025. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2025 Big Tex 16rb has problems

0 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

1 recall

2025 Big Tex 16rb recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

29%repaired · 2026 Q3

Mechanical: winch

Recall 25V-136 · Feb 28, 2025 · 48 vehicles · 14 repaired

Risk. A winch that detaches can result in falling cargo, creating a road hazard and increasing the risk of a crash or injury.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Big Tex.

Best & worst years

2025 vs. every other 16rb year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the 16rb median. How we score

'25
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated

Own a 2025 16rb?

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