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Product category · Updated Aug 20, 2026

Vehicles recalls

Vehicle safety recalls from NHTSA including cars, trucks, motorcycles, and equipment

Total recalls
8,938
Top agency
NHTSA
Years covered
1995–2026
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Vehicles ranks #4 of 12 among PlainRecalls categories by recall count (8,938 notices, 8.6% of the archive); 79% of graded records are high-severity.

The FDA, CPSC, USDA FSIS and NHTSA have published 8,938 vehicles recalls between 1995 and 2026 - roughly 8.6% of the 104,423-record archive. Among 12 product categories, that is #4 of 12. Of the 8,938 records graded for severity, 79% are high-severity. Most are issued by NHTSA. Counts reflect market size and reporting activity, not a product's inherent danger.

  • 8,938 total recalls
  • #4 of 12 among categories
  • 79% graded high-severity
  • NHTSA top agency

Category snapshot

According to PlainRecalls' category ranking (distinct recall events, same sort as /category), Vehicles is #4 of 12 (4th of 12) with 8,938 recalls, about 8.6% of the 104,423-record federal archive, with 7,018 graded high-severity, most issued by NHTSA.

8,938
total recalls
#4 of 12
category rank by events
79%
graded high-severity
NHTSA
top issuing agency

Where Vehicles sits among all 12 categories

Distinct recall-event inventory across every PlainRecalls product category. Vehicles is marked; archive size reflects reporting volume, not inherent product danger.

Vehicles vs all categories by recall count

Where this category's archive sits among every tracked product class

8,938 4th of 12 higher than 8 of 12 categories

Categories, banded by distinct recall-event inventory

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Source FDA · CPSC · USDA FSIS · NHTSA federal recall filings · 2026-09-20

Vehicles recalls by year

1995–2026

0 100 200 300 400 500 600 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 410 417 415 437 457 392 477 448 462 484 541 222

Source: FDA · CPSC · USDA FSIS · NHTSA As of Aug 20, 2026

Severity distribution

Graded records only

recalls
Source FDA / CPSC severity classification

Recalls by issuing agency

recalls
Source PlainRecalls index of federal feeds

Counts reflect market size and reporting activity, not inherent danger, we do not rank products by risk from raw recall volume.

Recalls in Vehicles

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NHTSA No agency class Aug 3, 2009

CHEVROLET,FORD 2004-2008: EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

CHEVROLET,FORD

NHTSA No agency class Jul 29, 2009

CHEVROLET,GMC,ISUZU 2004-2009: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH

CHEVROLET,GMC,ISUZU

NHTSA No agency class Jul 29, 2009

CHEVROLET,GMC 2007: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:COMPRESSOR

CHEVROLET,GMC

NHTSA No agency class Jul 29, 2009

FORD 2007-2008: EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

FORD

NHTSA No agency class Jul 29, 2009

CHEVROLET 2005: EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

CHEVROLET

NHTSA No agency class Jul 29, 2009

CHEVROLET,FORD 2005-2006: EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

CHEVROLET,FORD

NHTSA No agency class Jul 29, 2009

FORD 2007: EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

FORD

NHTSA No agency class Jul 29, 2009

CHEVROLET,FORD 2004-2006: EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

CHEVROLET,FORD

NHTSA No agency class Jul 29, 2009

CHEVROLET,FORD 2004-2007: EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

CHEVROLET,FORD

NHTSA No agency class Jul 29, 2009

FORD 2006: EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

FORD

NHTSA No agency class Jul 29, 2009

FORD 2006: EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

FORD

NHTSA No agency class Jul 29, 2009

FORD 2004: EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

FORD

NHTSA No agency class Jul 29, 2009

FORD 2004: EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

FORD

NHTSA No agency class Jul 29, 2009

FORD 2004: EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

FORD

NHTSA No agency class Jul 29, 2009

FORD 2004: EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

FORD

CPSC No agency class Jul 21, 2009

Buster Brown Clog Children's Shoes Recalled by Brown Shoe Co. and Pagoda International Footwear Ltd. Due to Choking Hazard

Brown Shoe Co. Inc., of St. Louis, Mo.

NHTSA No agency class Jul 21, 2009

HYUNDAI 2005-2007: EXTERIOR LIGHTING

HYUNDAI

NHTSA No agency class Jul 17, 2009

SUBARU 2005-2006: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

SUBARU

NHTSA No agency class Jul 15, 2009

FORD 2006: EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

FORD

NHTSA No agency class Jul 15, 2009

FORD 2005-2006: EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

FORD

NHTSA No agency class Jul 14, 2009

CHEVROLET,FORD 2005-2006: EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

CHEVROLET,FORD

NHTSA No agency class Jul 14, 2009

CHEVROLET,FORD 2005-2006: EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

CHEVROLET,FORD

NHTSA No agency class Jul 14, 2009

FORD 2005-2006: EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

FORD

NHTSA No agency class Jul 9, 2009

LAND ROVER 2009: VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD

LAND ROVER

NHTSA No agency class Jul 9, 2009

JEEP 2007-2008: TRAILER HITCHES

JEEP

CPSC No agency class Jul 8, 2009

Husqvarna Recalls Lawn Tractors; Parking Brake Failure Can Cause Loss of Control

Husqvarna Consumer Outdoor Products N.A. Inc., of Augusta, Ga.

NHTSA No agency class Jul 8, 2009

KENWORTH,PETERBILT 2009: STEERING:COLUMN

KENWORTH,PETERBILT

NHTSA No agency class Jul 8, 2009

BMW 2008: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

BMW

NHTSA No agency class Jul 8, 2009

BMW 2007-2009: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

BMW

NHTSA No agency class Jul 8, 2009

BMW 2009: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC

BMW

NHTSA No agency class Jul 7, 2009

CHRYSLER,DODGE,PLYMOUTH 2000: EQUIPMENT

CHRYSLER,DODGE,PLYMOUTH

NHTSA No agency class Jul 6, 2009

CHEVROLET,GMC 2005-2009: EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

CHEVROLET,GMC

NHTSA No agency class Jul 6, 2009

CHEVROLET,GMC 2005-2009: EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

CHEVROLET,GMC

NHTSA No agency class Jul 2, 2009

VOLKSWAGEN 2007-2009: STRUCTURE:BODY

VOLKSWAGEN

NHTSA No agency class Jul 1, 2009

FORD 2005: EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

FORD

NHTSA No agency class Jul 1, 2009

FORD 2005: EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

FORD

NHTSA No agency class Jul 1, 2009

VOLKSWAGEN 2009: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

VOLKSWAGEN

NHTSA No agency class Jun 30, 2009

MACK 2005: POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY

MACK

NHTSA No agency class Jun 30, 2009

KENWORTH 2004-2009: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR

KENWORTH

NHTSA No agency class Jun 29, 2009

FORD 2004-2005: EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

FORD

NHTSA No agency class Jun 26, 2009

FORD 2004-2005: EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

FORD

NHTSA No agency class Jun 25, 2009

TOYOTA 2004-2009: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

TOYOTA

NHTSA No agency class Jun 25, 2009

SATURN 2008: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH

SATURN

NHTSA No agency class Jun 24, 2009

FORD,LINCOLN 2009: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH

FORD,LINCOLN

CPSC No agency class Jun 23, 2009

Loaded Boards Recalls Orangatang Skateboard Wheels; Blow-outs Pose Risk of Injury to Riders

Loaded Boards Inc., of Beverly Hills, Calif.

NHTSA No agency class Jun 23, 2009

FORD 2008-2009: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY

FORD

NHTSA No agency class Jun 19, 2009

JEEP 2003-2009: SUSPENSION

JEEP

NHTSA No agency class Jun 18, 2009

KENWORTH 2009: POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY

KENWORTH

NHTSA No agency class Jun 18, 2009

WESTERN STAR 2009: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES

WESTERN STAR

NHTSA No agency class Jun 15, 2009

SCION,TOYOTA 2005-2010: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

SCION,TOYOTA

What to do with this

Monitoring vehicles? Start here.

  • Check a specific product against the full federal archive before you use or buy it. Recall checker
  • Most vehicles recalls come from NHTSA - browse that agency's full feed. NHTSA recalls
  • Sort the whole archive by severity to see the highest-risk active recalls first. Rankings

Recall categorization follows the issuing agency's product taxonomy; always confirm specifics on the official notice.

Nearby categories

Adjacent product categories that share hazard patterns or regulatory oversight.

Data sources

Category data as of Aug 20, 2026.

Every figure on PlainRecalls is rendered directly from official FDA, CPSC, USDA FSIS and NHTSA recall records; no number is typed in by an editor. Category counts and the year trend are computed across the full archive for vehicles. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of Aug 20, 2026.