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Vehicle recalls: statistics from NHTSA data

Most recalled models, the newest recall campaigns and the parts recalled most often, counted by VinGear from the NHTSA recalls database. Decode a VIN to see the recalls for one vehicle.

Recall campaigns204
Model years checked1,501
Models with full recall data55
VINs decoded on VinGear2

Figures from 1,501 model years of 2,716 models (model years 2008 and newer), updated 12 Nov 2026. We are still loading NHTSA recall data. These figures grow every night.

Most recalled models

Models with the most NHTSA recall campaigns across model years 2008 and newer. One campaign that covers several years counts once.

ModelModel yearsRecall campaigns
Cadillac Vistiq 2026–2027 5
Hyundai Ioniq 9 2026–2027 3
Cadillac Escalade IQL 2026–2027 2
Toyota bZ 2026–2027 1
Toyota bZ Woodland 2026–2027 1
BMW R 1300 RT 2026–2027 1

Newest recall campaigns

The most recent campaigns in the data we loaded, newest first.

Power Train:Driveline

6 Nov 2026 · NHTSA campaign 26V737000 · Model years: 2027

Freightliner 108SD, Freightliner 114SD, Freightliner Cascadia

Interior Lighting

2 Nov 2026 · NHTSA campaign 26V726000 · Model years: 2026–2027

Ford Explorer

Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer

2 Nov 2026 · NHTSA campaign 26V725000 · Model years: 2026

Ford Bronco

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip:Control Unit/Module

29 Oct 2026 · NHTSA campaign 26V717000 · Model years: 2026–2027

Cadillac Lyriq, Cadillac Vistiq, Cadillac Celestiq

Steering

29 Oct 2026 · NHTSA campaign 26V718000 · Model years: 2026

Chevrolet Express, GMC Savana

Steering:Electric Power Assist System

29 Oct 2026 · NHTSA campaign 26V721000 · Model years: 2025

Acura TLX

Fuel System, Diesel:Delivery:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings

22 Oct 2026 · NHTSA campaign 26V700000 · Model years: 2026–2027

Kenworth T280, Kenworth T380, Kenworth T480, Peterbilt 536, Peterbilt 537, Peterbilt 548

Exterior Lighting:Tail Lights

22 Oct 2026 · NHTSA campaign 26V701000 · Model years: 2026

Dodge Durango

Seats

21 Oct 2026 · NHTSA campaign 26V696000 · Model years: 2026

Chevrolet Traverse, GMC Acadia

Wheels:Lugs/Nuts/Bolts/Studs

21 Oct 2026 · NHTSA campaign 26V693000 · Model years: 2026

Hyundai Elantra, Hyundai Elantra N, Hyundai Venue

Structure:Body:Tailgate:Hinge And Attachments

20 Oct 2026 · NHTSA campaign 26V689000 · Model years: 2026–2027

Ford F-150

Suspension:Front:Macpherson Strut

20 Oct 2026 · NHTSA campaign 26V692000 · Model years: 2026

Hyundai Elantra

Suspension:Front:Control Arm:Lower Ball Joint

19 Oct 2026 · NHTSA campaign 26V685000 · Model years: 2026

Subaru Crosstrek, Subaru Forester

Seat Belts:Rear/Other:Webbing

14 Oct 2026 · NHTSA campaign 26V674000 · Model years: 2027

Kenworth T680, Kenworth T880, Kenworth W990, Peterbilt 567, Peterbilt 579, Peterbilt 589

Seats

6 Oct 2026 · NHTSA campaign 26V655000 · Model years: 2026–2027

Ford F-150

Most recalled parts

Recall campaigns by the main component NHTSA names.

  • Electrical system: 29 recalls
  • Seat belts: 15 recalls
  • Air bags: 15 recalls
  • Back over prevention: 14 recalls
  • Power train: 12 recalls
  • Visibility: 12 recalls
  • Steering: 12 recalls
  • Exterior lighting: 11 recalls
  • Seats: 10 recalls
  • Equipment: 10 recalls
  • Suspension: 9 recalls
  • Structure: 8 recalls

Recall campaigns by model year

How many campaigns cover each model year. Newer years have had less time to collect recalls.

202721
2026187
202514

Recalls by make

MakeRecall campaignsModels
Ford 47 149
Hyundai 16 38
Jeep 14 24
BMW 13 262
Ram 13 11
Peterbilt 12 47
Chevrolet 11 123
Toyota 11 58
GMC 10 61
Cadillac 10 37
Volkswagen 9 40
Kenworth 9 44
Nissan 8 44
Lexus 7 18
Kia 6 25
Acura 6 17
Subaru 5 26
Freightliner 5 129
Chrysler 5 37
Honda 4 328
Audi 4 57
Dodge 2 51
Porsche 2 15
Kawasaki 2 196
Yamaha 1 263
Mercedes-Benz 1 61

Recall questions

How do I know if my car has an open recall?

Decode your VIN on VinGear to see the recalls NHTSA lists for your model year, then ask a dealer of the brand or use the maker's own recall lookup to see which ones are still open for your exact vehicle.

Do I pay for a recall repair?

In the US, safety recall repairs are done free of charge by the maker's dealers, even if you are not the first owner.

Can a used car be sold with an open recall?

Private sellers and many dealers may still sell a vehicle with an open recall, so check the VIN before you buy and ask for the repair to be done first.