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Vehicles recalls

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

Total recalls
10,474
Top agency
NHTSA
Years covered
1995–2026
Compiled from official public sources by the editorial team.
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Vehicles accounts for 10,474 recalls — about 10.5% of the federal recall archive, of which 61% of graded records are high-severity.

The FDA, CPSC and NHTSA have published 10,474 vehicles recalls between 1995 and 2026 — roughly 10.5% of the 100,165-record archive. Of the 10,474 records graded for severity, 61% are high-severity. Most are issued by NHTSA. Counts reflect market size and reporting activity, not a product's inherent danger.

  • 10,474 total recalls
  • 10.5% of the archive
  • 61% graded high-severity
  • NHTSA top agency

Category snapshot

Vehicles accounts for 10,474 recalls — about 10.5% of the 100,165-record federal archive, with 6,440 graded high-severity, most issued by NHTSA.

10,474
total recalls
61%
graded high-severity
NHTSA
top issuing agency
1995–2026
years covered

Vehicles recalls by year

1995–2026

0 200 400 600 800 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 462 606 512 513 770 419 573 539 609 561 608 109

Source: FDA · CPSC · NHTSA As of May 27, 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 Critical May 16, 2022

FREIGHTLINER 2020: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

FREIGHTLINER

NHTSA Critical May 13, 2022

FORD 2016: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER CLOCKSPRING/SPIRAL CASSETTE

FORD

NHTSA Critical May 13, 2022

MITSUBISHI 2022: SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR

MITSUBISHI

NHTSA Critical May 13, 2022

FORD 2022: FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA

FORD

NHTSA Critical May 13, 2022

FORD 2021: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

FORD

NHTSA Critical May 13, 2022

FORD,LINCOLN 2020-2021: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY

FORD,LINCOLN

CPSC Moderate May 12, 2022

Yamaha Recalls Wolverine RMAX Off-Road Side-By-Side Vehicles Due to Fire and Explosion Hazards (Recall Alert)

Yamaha Motor Manufacturing Corp of America, of Newnan, Georgia

NHTSA Critical May 12, 2022

JEEP 2022: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HAZARD FLASHING WARNING LIGHTS

JEEP

NHTSA Critical May 12, 2022

JEEP 2022: EXTERIOR LIGHTING

JEEP

NHTSA Critical May 11, 2022

HYUNDAI 2022: PARKING BRAKE:ELECTRICAL:CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE

HYUNDAI

NHTSA Critical May 11, 2022

KIA 2022: PARKING BRAKE:ELECTRICAL:CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE

KIA

NHTSA Critical May 9, 2022

MERCEDES-BENZ 2006-2012: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM

MERCEDES-BENZ

NHTSA Critical May 6, 2022

HYUNDAI 2013-2014: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

HYUNDAI

NHTSA Critical May 6, 2022

HYUNDAI 2021-2022: STEERING:COLUMN

HYUNDAI

CPSC Moderate May 5, 2022

WizWheelz Recalls GreenSpeed Magnum Recumbent Trikes with Quick Release Axles Due to Crash and Injury Hazards

WizWheelz Inc., of Grand Rapids, Michigan

NHTSA Critical May 5, 2022

KIA 2021-2022: STEERING:COLUMN

KIA

FDA Food Moderate May 4, 2022

Kinder Mix Chocolate Treats Basket 5.3 OZ (152g) cardboard basket. UPC: 09800 60209. Best By: July 30, 2022

FERRERO USA INC

NHTSA Critical May 3, 2022

MACK 2022-2023: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR

MACK

CPSC Moderate Apr 28, 2022

Generac Power Systems Recalls Generac and DR Power Electric Start Pressure Washers Due to Carbon Monoxide Hazard

Generac Power Systems Inc., of Waukesha, Wisconsin

CPSC Moderate Apr 28, 2022

Polaris Recalls RZR Recreational Off-Road Vehicles Due to Fire Hazard (Recall Alert)

CPSC Moderate Apr 28, 2022

Yamaha Recalls Competition Off-Road Motorcycles Due to Crash Hazard (Recall Alert)

NHTSA Critical Apr 28, 2022

DODGE,JEEP 2021-2022: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE)

DODGE,JEEP

FDA Food Critical Apr 27, 2022

Carol's Cuts Hawaiian Blend Ingredients may include Honeydew, cantaloupe, pineapple, strawberries and blueberries Prepared: Carols Cuts 1247 Argentin…

Liberty Fruit Co Inc DBA Carol's Cuts

FDA Food Critical Apr 27, 2022

Carol's Cuts Cantaloupe Chunks Ingredients may include cantaloupe Prepared: Carols Cuts 1247 Argentine Blvd, KC KS 66105 Net Weight 8oz, Net Weight …

Liberty Fruit Co Inc DBA Carol's Cuts

NHTSA Critical Apr 27, 2022

INTERNATIONAL 2023: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

INTERNATIONAL

NHTSA Critical Apr 27, 2022

FREIGHTLINER,MERCEDES-BENZ 2019-2021: BACK OVER PREVENTION:DISPLAY FUNCTION

FREIGHTLINER,MERCEDES-BENZ

NHTSA Critical Apr 25, 2022

KENWORTH,PETERBILT 2018-2020: STEERING:CRITICAL FASTENERS

KENWORTH,PETERBILT

NHTSA Moderate Apr 20, 2022

BMW 2019-2023: VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY

BMW

NHTSA Critical Apr 15, 2022

MERCEDES-BENZ 2021: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

MERCEDES-BENZ

CPSC Moderate Apr 14, 2022

MTD Recalls Craftsman and Troy-Bilt Riding Lawn Mowers Due to Crash Hazard

MTD Products Inc, of Cleveland, Ohio

NHTSA Critical Apr 14, 2022

NISSAN 2022: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY

NISSAN

NHTSA Critical Apr 14, 2022

HYUNDAI 2019-2021: FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY

HYUNDAI

NHTSA Critical Apr 14, 2022

BENTLEY 2021: SEATS

BENTLEY

NHTSA Critical Apr 14, 2022

FORD 2020: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

FORD

NHTSA Critical Apr 14, 2022

FORD 2020-2021: POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY

FORD

NHTSA Critical Apr 14, 2022

FORD 2015: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL)

FORD

NHTSA Critical Apr 14, 2022

FORD 2022: STEERING:COLUMN

FORD

NHTSA Critical Apr 14, 2022

FORD 2019: BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA

FORD

NHTSA Critical Apr 14, 2022

FORD,LINCOLN 2020-2022: VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:LINKAGES

FORD,LINCOLN

NHTSA Critical Apr 14, 2022

JEEP 2022: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL

JEEP

NHTSA Critical Apr 14, 2022

JEEP 2022: SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:HEAD RESTRAINT

JEEP

NHTSA Critical Apr 14, 2022

LINCOLN 2022: SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:HEAD RESTRAINT

LINCOLN

NHTSA Critical Apr 14, 2022

BUICK,CHEVROLET,GMC 2015: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

BUICK,CHEVROLET,GMC

NHTSA Critical Apr 13, 2022

NISSAN 2020: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

NISSAN

NHTSA Critical Apr 13, 2022

BMW 2022-2023: AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE

BMW

NHTSA Critical Apr 13, 2022

LEXUS 2022: ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC):CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE

LEXUS

NHTSA Critical Apr 13, 2022

LEXUS 2022: STRUCTURE:BODY

LEXUS

NHTSA Critical Apr 8, 2022

MERCEDES-BENZ 2018-2021: BACK OVER PREVENTION:DISPLAY FUNCTION

MERCEDES-BENZ

NHTSA Critical Apr 8, 2022

MERCEDES-BENZ 2020-2022: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH

MERCEDES-BENZ

NHTSA Critical Apr 7, 2022

HYUNDAI 2019: FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLING/CHARGING

HYUNDAI

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Data sources

Category data as of May 27, 2026.

Every figure on PlainRecalls is rendered directly from official FDA, CPSC 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 May 27, 2026.