Ford E-Transit, Ford Expedition +9 more
When towing a trailer, the integrated trailer module (ITRM) may lose communication with the vehicle, possibly causing a loss of brake and turn signal lights,…
Nationwide recall database · NHTSA
Search every NHTSA vehicle recall since 1966
Every recall campaign in the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's recall file, refreshed each night. Search by make, model, year or component. Free, no sign-up. See how a recall can fit into a lemon law claim.
26,393Recall campaigns
1.00BVehicles affected
2,408Manufacturers
61Years of data
626Filed in 2026
Quick answer. A recall by itself does not make a vehicle a lemon. It matters to a lemon law claim when the repair does not fix the problem after reasonable attempts, or when the manufacturer cannot complete the repair in a reasonable time. The rules differ by state. This is general information, not legal advice.
What the data shows
Four views on six decades of recalls
Computed from NHTSA's recall file. Hover a mark for the exact value, or switch any chart to its table.
Recalls per year
How many recall campaigns NHTSA recorded each year. The current year covers only part of the year.
| Year | Recall campaigns |
|---|---|
| 1966 | 58 |
| 1967 | 143 |
| 1968 | 137 |
| 1969 | 183 |
| 1970 | 154 |
| 1971 | 235 |
| 1972 | 320 |
| 1973 | 251 |
| 1974 | 247 |
| 1975 | 215 |
| 1976 | 209 |
| 1977 | 245 |
| 1978 | 272 |
| 1979 | 274 |
| 1980 | 167 |
| 1981 | 157 |
| 1982 | 135 |
| 1983 | 140 |
| 1984 | 164 |
| 1985 | 173 |
| 1986 | 173 |
| 1987 | 197 |
| 1988 | 197 |
| 1989 | 234 |
| 1990 | 208 |
| 1991 | 220 |
| 1992 | 185 |
| 1993 | 223 |
| 1994 | 244 |
| 1995 | 260 |
| 1996 | 297 |
| 1997 | 268 |
| 1998 | 367 |
| 1999 | 392 |
| 2000 | 541 |
| 2001 | 461 |
| 2002 | 434 |
| 2003 | 527 |
| 2004 | 601 |
| 2005 | 562 |
| 2006 | 490 |
| 2007 | 587 |
| 2008 | 683 |
| 2009 | 491 |
| 2010 | 647 |
| 2011 | 597 |
| 2012 | 583 |
| 2013 | 627 |
| 2014 | 770 |
| 2015 | 863 |
| 2016 | 919 |
| 2017 | 810 |
| 2018 | 912 |
| 2019 | 880 |
| 2020 | 782 |
| 2021 | 988 |
| 2022 | 933 |
| 2023 | 894 |
| 2024 | 950 |
| 2025 | 891 |
| 2026 (partial year) | 626 |
NHTSA recorded 58 recall campaigns in 1966. The busiest full year was 2021, with 988. 2026 has 626 so far (a partial year).
Source: NHTSA recall file, refreshed nightly.
Top components
Which parts of a vehicle are recalled most often.
| Component | Recall campaigns |
|---|---|
| Equipment | 1,797 |
| Electrical system | 1,664 |
| Structure | 847 |
| Air bags | 727 |
| Power train | 593 |
| Steering | 569 |
| Exterior lighting | 565 |
| Suspension | 554 |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 446 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 384 |
Equipment has the most recall campaigns, 1,797, followed by Electrical system and Structure.
Source: NHTSA recall file, refreshed nightly.
Top manufacturers by year
Recall campaigns per year for the manufacturers with the most.
FordForest RiverBMWVolkswagen
| Year | Ford | Forest River | BMW | Volkswagen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 4 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| 2013 | 16 | 7 | 14 | 0 |
| 2014 | 36 | 15 | 14 | 5 |
| 2015 | 39 | 49 | 21 | 13 |
| 2016 | 33 | 62 | 17 | 25 |
| 2017 | 36 | 58 | 29 | 27 |
| 2018 | 31 | 63 | 26 | 35 |
| 2019 | 37 | 50 | 42 | 27 |
| 2020 | 42 | 55 | 35 | 30 |
| 2021 | 53 | 37 | 22 | 34 |
| 2022 | 67 | 35 | 21 | 46 |
| 2023 | 58 | 37 | 32 | 21 |
| 2024 | 62 | 59 | 32 | 18 |
| 2025 | 146 | 36 | 23 | 26 |
| 2026 | 74 | 26 | 12 | 14 |
Yearly recall campaigns, 2012 to 2026, for Ford, Forest River, BMW, Volkswagen.
Source: NHTSA recall file, refreshed nightly.
Vehicles affected per year, millions
Vehicles covered by recalls each year, in millions. The highlighted bar is the year with the most.
| Year | Vehicles (millions) |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 19.7 |
| 2011 | 13.6 |
| 2012 | 16.5 |
| 2013 | 20.3 |
| 2014 | 49.5 |
| 2015 | 49.9 |
| 2016 | 50.2 |
| 2017 | 30.7 |
| 2018 | 30.1 |
| 2019 | 38.6 |
| 2020 | 31.3 |
| 2021 | 29.3 |
| 2022 | 31.2 |
| 2023 | 34.8 |
| 2024 | 29.4 |
| 2025 | 29.3 |
| 2026 | 33 |
2016 had the most vehicles covered by recalls of the last 17 years, about 50.2 million. Vehicles can appear in more than one recall.
Source: NHTSA recall file, refreshed nightly.
Browse all recalls
Search and filter the full recall list
Filter by manufacturer, model year or component. Click a row, or its View button, to read the summary, the consequence and the remedy, with a link to the recall on NHTSA's own site.
| Date | Make / model | Summary | Component | Vehicles | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 6, 2026 | E-One Typhoon N, E-One Cyclone N +1 more 2024–2026 | The positive power supply may be loose, causing the wiring harness and busbar to overheat. | Electrical system | 301 | |
| Oct 5, 2026 | Forest River Surveyor 2027 | The exterior receptacle may not be wired to a GFCI circuit. | Equipment | 5 | |
| Oct 5, 2026 | Forest River Sunseeker, Forest River Forester +1 more 2026–2027 | The Federal Placard may have incorrect tire inflation listed. | Equipment | 75 | |
| Oct 5, 2026 | Greenpower Nano Beast School Bus 2021 | A control module interlock software error may allow the bus to move while the wheelchair lift is deployed. | Equipment adaptive/mobility | 8 | |
| Oct 2, 2026 | Blue Bird All American Transit Bus (electric) 2022–2024 | The high voltage battery system mounting bolts may be loose or missing. | Electrical system | 16 | |
| Oct 2, 2026 | Blue Bird All American School Bus (electric), Blue Bird Vision School Bus (electric) 2018–2026 | The high voltage battery system mounting bolts may be loose or missing. | Electrical system | 1,590 | |
| Oct 2, 2026 | Rosenbauer Warrior, Rosenbauer Commander 2024–2025 | The rim weld may crack, causing the wheel to separate and tire to deflate. | Wheels | 10 | |
| Oct 2, 2026 | Terex TC55, Terex General 65 +2 more 2020–2022 | The incorrect pintle hitch may have been installed without reinforced bracing, resulting in the rear bumper hitch plate bending. | Trailer hitches | 100 | |
| Oct 2, 2026 | Altec AA Series Aerial Device, Altec Digger Derrick +3 more 2020–2026 | The turntable mounted platform access step may have been improperly welded between the step tube and mounting plate, and allow the step to separate from the… | Structure | 6,780 | |
| Oct 2, 2026 | Mercedes-Benz CLA 220 2027 | A component of the left front seat belt may have been installed incorrectly. | Seat belts | 4 | |
| Oct 1, 2026 | Freightliner Business Class M2 2025–2027 | The underbody insulation may contact hot exhaust components. | Structure | 24 | |
| Oct 1, 2026 | Honda VT1300CX, Honda VT750 2023–2025 | The fuel pump may malfunction due to a manufacturing defect. | Fuel system, gasoline | 4,206 | |
| Oct 1, 2026 | Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-Liner C2, Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-Liner C2 Jouley 2027 | A software error may cause the low beam headlights to illuminate improperly. | Exterior lighting | 30 | |
| Oct 1, 2026 | Mack Anthem AN (4), Mack Pioneer PR (4) 2025–2027 | The intake and grille bezels may detach from the vehicle. | Structure | 3,096 | |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Volkswagen ID.4 2023–2026 | The high voltage battery may fail and lead to a vehicle fire. | Electrical system | 22,524 | |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Greenpower EV Star Bus, Greenpower EV Star Mobility Plus Bus 2018–2024 | A control module interlock software error may allow the bus to move while the wheelchair lift is deployed. | Equipment adaptive/mobility | 94 | |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Grech Turismo, Grech Terreno +1 more 2026–2027 | The printed circuit board may fail during certain operations and overheat. | Equipment | 134 | |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Highland Ridge TT Range Lite Air 2022–2024 | The fasteners may fail, causing the fresh water tank to detach. | Structure | 489 | |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Starcraft RV TT Super Lite Maxx 2022–2024 | The fasteners may fail, causing the fresh water tank to detach. | Structure | 552 | |
| Sep 29, 2026 | Rivian R2 2027 | A high voltage battery fastener may have been improperly tightened, causing a loss of drive power. | Electrical system | 14 | |
| Sep 29, 2026 | Nova BUS LFS 2022–2023 | The mounting screws may be too short, stripping the threads and causing the bike rack to detach. | Equipment | 18 | |
| Sep 29, 2026 | Ram 1500 2026 | The tire pressure monitoring system sensors may fail to detect low tire pressure and/or fail to illuminate the tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) warning… | Tires | 16,385 | |
| Sep 29, 2026 | Ram 1500 2026 | A connector for the driver and front passenger side air bags may not be secured properly, which can cause the air bags not to deploy as intended. | Air bags | 5 | |
| Sep 29, 2026 | Ram Promaster, Ram Promaster BEV 2022–2026 | Water may enter the electric power steering wiring harness, which can disable power steering assist. | Steering | 265,512 | Read › |
| Sep 28, 2026 | Mack Anthem AN (4), Mack Pioneer PR (4) 2026–2027 | Inaccurate axle load calculations may cause reduced braking performance while transporting smoothbore tanker trailers. | Service brakes, electric | 850 |
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Large recalls
Recalls worth knowing about
Recent recalls that cover 100,000 or more vehicles, picked by the data, not by hand.
Ford F-250 SD, Ford F-450 SD +11 more
The rearview camera may display a distorted, inverted, or blank image when the vehicle is in reverse.
Ford Flex, Lincoln MKT +8 more
The rearview camera may display a distorted, intermittent, or blank image when the vehicle is in reverse.
Ford F-150
A loss of signal between the transmission range sensor and the powertrain control module can cause the transmission to unexpectedly downshift into second gear.
Ram 1500
The second-row center and left-side seat belt buckle anchors may have been improperly installed.
Jeep Wrangler 4XE, Jeep Gladiator +1 more
The electric hydraulic power steering pump wiring may overheat and cause a vehicle fire, even when the vehicle is parked with the ignition in the "Off"…
How a recall can matter to your claim
1
Find the recall
Search your make, model and year here, or check your VIN on NHTSA’s own page.
2
Check it was done
Ask the dealer in writing whether the recall repair was completed on your car.
3
Keep every repair order
Dates in, dates out, and what was done. Days in the shop can count toward your state’s threshold.
4
If the problem comes back
Repeat visits for the same defect are what a claim is built on. See your state’s rules.
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Methodology and data source. The recall counts, charts and list on this page come from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's public recall file, copied into our own database each night. Counts are of recall campaigns (one campaign can cover several makes, models and years). The current year is a partial year. NHTSA covers safety defects and non-compliance campaigns; it does not include every manufacturer service bulletin, so a vehicle with no recall can still have a problem. Open recalls are repaired at no charge. We add no estimates to NHTSA's numbers on this page. Data last refreshed Oct 9, 2026.