repaired · 2026 Q3
Mechanical: winch
Risk. A winch that detaches can result in falling cargo, creating a road hazard and increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
2025 Big Tex 16rdProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 0 owner complaints about the 2025 Big Tex 16rd. 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 16rd has problems
0 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
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Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1 recall
2025 Big Tex 16rd 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.
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 16rd 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 16rd median. How we score
'25
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
Own a 2025 16rd?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.