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
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more categories. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count and share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source FDA · CPSC · USDA FSIS · NHTSA federal recall filings · 2026-09-21
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
Newest first · Page 150 of 179
TOYOTA 2004-2006: STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
TOYOTA
FREIGHTLINER 2002: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
FREIGHTLINER
Baby 2 Pack Pacifiers Recalled for Choking Hazard
VOLKSWAGEN 2000-2002: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH
VOLKSWAGEN
CHEVROLET 2005-2006: STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS
CHEVROLET
ACURA,AUDI,BMW,DODGE,FORD,HONDA,JEEP,LEXUS,MITSUBISHI,NISSAN,SUBARU,TOYOTA,VOLKSWAGEN 2000-2006: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
ACURA,AUDI,BMW,DODGE,FORD,HONDA,JEEP,LEXUS,MITSUBISHI,NISSAN,SUBARU,TOYOTA,VOLKSWAGEN
Arctic Cat Inc. Announces Recall of Off-Highway Utility Vehicles
Arctic Cat Inc., of Thief River Falls, Minn.
HYUNDAI 2006: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
HYUNDAI
HONDA 2000-2003: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
HONDA
CHEVROLET 2000-2002: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
CHEVROLET
CADILLAC,CHEVROLET,GMC,JAGUAR 2000-2006: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
CADILLAC,CHEVROLET,GMC,JAGUAR
BMW 2004-2006: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
BMW
BMW,HONDA 2000-2003: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
BMW,HONDA
ACURA,FORD,HONDA,MAZDA,MITSUBISHI 2000-2005: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
ACURA,FORD,HONDA,MAZDA,MITSUBISHI
VOLVO 2003-2006: STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
VOLVO
CHRYSLER,DODGE 2006: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
CHRYSLER,DODGE
JEEP 2006: POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
JEEP
WORKHORSE 2005-2006: STEERING
WORKHORSE
VOLVO 2003-2006: VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
VOLVO
CHEVROLET,GMC,ISUZU 2004-2006: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH
CHEVROLET,GMC,ISUZU
Arctic Cat Recalls Snowmobiles Posing Fire and Burn Hazard
Arctic Cat Inc., of Thief River Falls, Minn.
VOLVO 2004-2006: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
VOLVO
BMW 2004-2006: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
BMW
LAND ROVER 2006: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
LAND ROVER
LAND ROVER 2005-2006: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
LAND ROVER
SAAB 2001: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
SAAB
CADILLAC 2005: SUSPENSION:REAR
CADILLAC
ACURA,HONDA 2000-2005: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
ACURA,HONDA
LEXUS 2006: SEAT BELTS:FRONT
LEXUS
MAZDA 2005: SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:HEAD RESTRAINT
MAZDA
Polaris Industries Inc. Recalls Snowmobiles for Steering Hazard
Polaris Industries Inc., of Medina, Minn.
FORD 2006: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
FORD
FORD 2001-2002: SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER
FORD
FORD,MERCURY 2005: SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:HEAD RESTRAINT
FORD,MERCURY
FORD 2003-2004: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
FORD
BUICK,CADILLAC 2006: STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS
BUICK,CADILLAC
Tecumseh Engines Used on Various Power Equipment Recalled Due to Fire Hazard
Tecumseh Power Co., Grafton, Wis.
BMW 2006: POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
BMW
VOLVO 2007: STEERING:GEAR BOX:SHAFT SECTOR
VOLVO
LEXUS,SCION,TOYOTA 2004-2007: AIR BAGS
LEXUS,SCION,TOYOTA
Toy Cars Recalled for Choking Hazard
NISSAN 2005-2006: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP
NISSAN
Radio Control Toy Trucks Sold by QVC Recalled for Fire Hazard
QVC Inc., of West Chester, Pa.
ACURA,BMW,CADILLAC,CHEVROLET,DODGE,FORD,GMC,HONDA,JEEP,LEXUS,MAZDA,MITSUBISHI,NISSAN,TOYOTA,VOLKSWAGEN 2000-2005: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
ACURA,BMW,CADILLAC,CHEVROLET,DODGE,FORD,GMC,HONDA,JEEP,LEXUS,MAZDA,MITSUBISHI,NISSAN,TOYOTA,VOLKSWAGEN
CHEVROLET,FORD,GMC,HONDA,TOYOTA 2000-2003: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
CHEVROLET,FORD,GMC,HONDA,TOYOTA
DODGE 2000-2003: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
DODGE
ACURA,CHEVROLET,DODGE,FORD,HONDA,INFINITI,JEEP,MITSUBISHI,NISSAN,SCION,TOYOTA 2000-2006: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
ACURA,CHEVROLET,DODGE,FORD,HONDA,INFINITI,JEEP,MITSUBISHI,NISSAN,SCION,TOYOTA
CHRYSLER,DODGE,FORD,JEEP,MERCURY,PLYMOUTH 2000-2005: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
CHRYSLER,DODGE,FORD,JEEP,MERCURY,PLYMOUTH
American Suzuki Motor Corp. Recalls All-Terrain Vehicles for Fire Hazard
American Suzuki Motor Corp., of Brea, Calif.
DODGE 2006: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
DODGE
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.