Product category · Updated Aug 20, 2026
Vehicles recalls
Vehicle safety recalls from NHTSA including cars, trucks, motorcycles, and equipment
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
Severity distribution
Graded records only
- High severity
High severity
7,018 recalls
- Moderate 1,920
Moderate
1,920 recalls
Recalls by issuing agency
- NHTSA
NHTSA
7,925 recalls
- CPSC 933
CPSC
933 recalls
- FDA Food 69
FDA Food
69 recalls
- FDA Drug 11
FDA Drug
11 recalls
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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Toy Wooden Block and Train Sets Recalled By Christmas Tree Shops Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
First Learning Company Ltd., of Hong Kong
VOLVO 2008: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
VOLVO
Toy Racing Cars Recalled by OKK Trading Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
OKK Trading Inc., of Commerce, Calif.
MITSUBISHI 2006-2007: SEAT BELTS:FRONT
MITSUBISHI
Pacific Cycle Recalls Children's Trailer Bicycles; Can Detach from Adult Bicycle and Injure Children
Pacific Cycle Inc., of Madison, Wis.
KENWORTH,PETERBILT 2008: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
KENWORTH,PETERBILT
CHEVROLET,GMC 2005-2008: EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
CHEVROLET,GMC
ATVs Recalled By KYMCO Due to Suspension Failure; Riders Can Lose Control of Vehicle
NISSAN 2007-2008: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE
NISSAN
FREIGHTLINER 2008: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
FREIGHTLINER
DODGE 2007: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
DODGE
FREIGHTLINER,STERLING 2008: STEERING:GEAR BOX:SHAFT SECTOR
FREIGHTLINER,STERLING
KENWORTH,PETERBILT 2008: STEERING:GEAR BOX:SHAFT SECTOR
KENWORTH,PETERBILT
CADILLAC,PONTIAC,SATURN 2005-2007: POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT:SEAL
CADILLAC,PONTIAC,SATURN
AAFES Recalls "Soldier Bear" Toys Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
First Learning Company Ltd, of Hong Kong (wooden toys)
TOYOTA 2007: POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
TOYOTA
WESTERN STAR 2005-2006: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SLACK ADJUSTERS
WESTERN STAR
HONDA 2006-2007: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY
HONDA
CADILLAC,CHEVROLET,FORD,GMC 2000-2008: WHEELS:HUB
CADILLAC,CHEVROLET,FORD,GMC
VOLVO 2003-2008: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
VOLVO
VOLVO 2008: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
VOLVO
FORD,NISSAN 2008: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
FORD,NISSAN
VOLVO 2007-2008: VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
VOLVO
PORSCHE 2008: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
PORSCHE
CHRYSLER,DODGE,FORD,HONDA,MERCURY,PLYMOUTH 2000-2008: VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR
CHRYSLER,DODGE,FORD,HONDA,MERCURY,PLYMOUTH
FREIGHTLINER 2005: STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
FREIGHTLINER
SUZUKI 2006-2007: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT
SUZUKI
Polaris Recalls Certain Ranger Utility Vehicles Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
Polaris Industries Inc., of Medina, Minn.
Bell Racing Recalls Collectible Mini Racing Helmets Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
FORD 2000-2003: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
FORD
DODGE 2001-2002: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT
DODGE
ACURA 2005-2008: STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS
ACURA
MASERATI 2008: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE
MASERATI
HONDA 2007-2008: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
HONDA
LEXUS 2006: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
LEXUS
Miter Saws Recalled by WMH Tool Group Due to Laceration Hazard
WMH Tool Group Inc. (WMH), of Elgin, Ill.
Baja Motorsports Recalls To Repair Youth ATVs Due To Lack of Equipment; Poses Risk of Injury To Riders
Baja Motorsports, of Phoenix, Ariz.
HONDA 2008: STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD
HONDA
FORD 2008: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
FORD
FORD 2008: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
FORD
MINI 2007: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
MINI
VOLVO 2008: STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)
VOLVO
NISSAN 2008: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
NISSAN
NISSAN 2002-2006: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
NISSAN
FREIGHTLINER 2008: VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
FREIGHTLINER
FREIGHTLINER,STERLING,WESTERN STAR 2006-2008: TRAILER HITCHES:FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLY
FREIGHTLINER,STERLING,WESTERN STAR
American Honda Motor Corp. Recalls Lawn Mowers Due to Fire Hazard
American Honda Motor Corp., of Torrance, Calif.
International Sourcing Ltd. Recalls Toy Dragster and Funny Car Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
CHEVROLET,GMC 2001: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
CHEVROLET,GMC
CHEVROLET,PONTIAC 2007: AIR BAGS
CHEVROLET,PONTIAC
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
- Source: FDA - openFDA Enforcement API (food, drug, and device recalls)
- Source: CPSC - Consumer Product Safety Commission Recalls
- Source: NHTSA - National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Recalls (vehicles & equipment)
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.