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Product category · Updated May 27, 2026

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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CPSC Moderate May 12, 2021

Briggs & Stratton Recalls YTL, Longli and TIYA Log Splitters with Briggs & Stratton® Engines Due to Injury Hazard

Briggs & Stratton, of Wauwatosa, Wis. (engine)

NHTSA Critical May 12, 2021

BMW 2021: STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS

BMW

NHTSA Critical May 12, 2021

AUDI 2021: ENGINE

AUDI

NHTSA Critical May 10, 2021

KIA 2013-2015: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE

KIA

NHTSA Critical May 10, 2021

PETERBILT 2021: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:CHAMBER

PETERBILT

NHTSA Critical May 7, 2021

FREIGHTLINER 2020-2021: FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL

FREIGHTLINER

NHTSA Critical May 7, 2021

FORD 2019: SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY

FORD

CPSC Moderate May 6, 2021

CFMOTO Recalls All-Terrain Vehicles Due to Crash Hazard (Recall Alert)

CPSC Moderate May 6, 2021

Kidde Recalls TruSense Smoke and Combination Smoke/Carbon Monoxide Alarms Due to Risk of Failure to Alert Consumers to a Fire

FDA Food Moderate May 5, 2021

G4G Low Carb Pancake & Waffle Mix, Keto Friendly Just Add Water Net Wt 12 ounces, 6pack Case UPC 860000241427 packaged in a rigid cardboard box

Backcountry Mills LLC

FDA Drug Critical May 5, 2021

ChloraPrep One-Step 2% w/v chlorhexidine gluconate (CHG) and 70% v/v isopropyl alcohol (IPA) Non-Sterile Solution -Clear, 0.10 fl. oz. (3ml) each, 25…

CareFusion 213, LLC

FDA Drug Critical May 5, 2021

BD ChloraPrep Clear, 2% w/v chlorhexidine gluconate (CHG) and 70% v/v isopropyl alcohol (IPA) Sterile Solution, 0.10 fl. oz. (3 ml) each, 25 Applicat…

CareFusion 213, LLC

FDA Drug Moderate May 5, 2021

ChloraPrep With Tint 2% w/v chlorhexidine gluconate (CHG) and 70% v/v isopropyl alcohol (IPA) Non-Sterile Solution - Hi-Lite Orange, 0.10 fl. oz. (3 …

CareFusion 213, LLC

FDA Drug Critical May 5, 2021

BD ChloraPrep Hi-Lite Orange 2% w/v chlorhexidine gluconate (CHG) and 70% v/v isopropyl alcohol (IPA), Sterile Solution, 0.10 fl. oz. (3 ml) each, 25…

CareFusion 213, LLC

FDA Drug Moderate May 5, 2021

BD ChloraPrep Hi-Lite Orange 2% w/v chlorhexidine gluconate (CHG) and 70% v/v isopropyl alcohol (IPA), Sterile Solution, 0.10 fl. oz. (3 ml) each, 25…

CareFusion 213, LLC

FDA Drug Moderate May 5, 2021

BD ChloraPrep Clear, 2% w/v chlorhexidine gluconate (CHG) and 70% v/v isopropyl alcohol (IPA) Sterile Solution, 0.10 fl. oz. (3 ml) each, 25 Applicat…

CareFusion 213, LLC

FDA Drug Critical May 5, 2021

ChloraPrep With Tint 2% w/v chlorhexidine gluconate (CHG) and 70% v/v isopropyl alcohol (IPA) Non-Sterile Solution - Hi-Lite Orange, 0.10 fl. oz. (3 …

CareFusion 213, LLC

FDA Drug Moderate May 5, 2021

ChloraPrep One-Step 2% w/v chlorhexidine gluconate (CHG) and 70% v/v isopropyl alcohol (IPA) Non-Sterile Solution -Clear, 0.10 fl. oz. (3ml) each, 25…

CareFusion 213, LLC

FDA Drug Moderate May 5, 2021

Oxygen, Compressed, USP UN 1072, packaged in cylinders labeled as: a) M6 Medical Gas Cylinder, b) C Medical Gas Cylinder; c) D Medical Gas Cylinder; …

Grace Healthcare Medical, Inc

CPSC Moderate May 5, 2021

Kolcraft Reannounces Recall of Inclined Sleeper Accessory and Urges Consumers to Act Now to Prevent Risk of Suffocation

CPSC Moderate May 5, 2021

TJX Recalls Infant Sleep Bags Due to Suffocation Risk; Sold at T.J. Maxx, Marshalls and Sierra

NHTSA Moderate May 5, 2021

PORSCHE 2020-2021: SEATS

PORSCHE

NHTSA Critical May 5, 2021

FORD 2016-2019: STRUCTURE:BODY

FORD

NHTSA Critical May 4, 2021

JEEP 2021: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLER/RADIATOR:HOSES AND FITTINGS

JEEP

NHTSA Critical May 4, 2021

ALFA ROMEO 2019-2021: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

ALFA ROMEO

NHTSA Critical May 3, 2021

HYUNDAI 2021: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

HYUNDAI

CPSC Moderate Apr 29, 2021

Off-Road Motorcycles Recalled by American Honda Due to Crash and Injury Hazards (Recall Alert)

American Honda Motor Co. Inc., of Torrance, Calif.

FDA Food Moderate Apr 28, 2021

Motha Jelly Crystals - Black Currant Flavoured Jelly, Net Wt. 100g

USA LANKA INC

FDA Food Moderate Apr 28, 2021

Snowville Creamery Whipping Cream 64oz Paperboard Carton Sold as individual Units

Snowville Creamery, LLC

CPSC Moderate Apr 28, 2021

Pool Heaters Recalled by Pentair Water Pool and Spa Due to Fire Hazard

Pentair Water Pool and Spa Inc., of Sanford, N.C.

NHTSA Critical Apr 28, 2021

HYUNDAI 2013-2015: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE

HYUNDAI

NHTSA Critical Apr 28, 2021

HYUNDAI 2021: SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER

HYUNDAI

NHTSA Critical Apr 28, 2021

HYUNDAI 2019-2021: ENGINE

HYUNDAI

NHTSA Moderate Apr 28, 2021

BMW 2021: SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY

BMW

NHTSA Critical Apr 26, 2021

AUDI 2019-2021: SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY

AUDI

NHTSA Critical Apr 26, 2021

MACK 2019: STEERING

MACK

NHTSA Critical Apr 23, 2021

MERCEDES-BENZ 2020-2021: EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER

MERCEDES-BENZ

NHTSA Critical Apr 22, 2021

NISSAN 2021: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER

NISSAN

NHTSA Critical Apr 22, 2021

INTERNATIONAL 2019-2021: ENGINE

INTERNATIONAL

NHTSA Moderate Apr 22, 2021

DODGE 2020-2021: AIR BAGS:CRITICAL FASTENERS

DODGE

FDA Food Moderate Apr 21, 2021

El Sembrador Peas and Carrots, poly bags, 12/16 oz

Bonduelle USA Inc.

CPSC Moderate Apr 21, 2021

BRAV USA Recalls Youth Jackets with Drawstrings Due to Strangulation and Entrapment Hazards

NHTSA Critical Apr 21, 2021

KIA 2022: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL

KIA

NHTSA Critical Apr 21, 2021

BENTLEY 2021: SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY

BENTLEY

NHTSA Critical Apr 21, 2021

PORSCHE 2021: SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY

PORSCHE

FDA Drug Low Apr 14, 2021

LCL-2-0191, 5 gallon carboys, Rx only, Manufactured for: LaCore Labs, LLC, by: Washington Homeopathic Products, Inc.260 J R Hawvermale Way Berkeley S…

Washington Homeopathic Products, Inc.

NHTSA Critical Apr 13, 2021

KIA 2017-2018: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION:PUMP

KIA

NHTSA Critical Apr 13, 2021

KIA 2020-2021: ENGINE

KIA

NHTSA Critical Apr 12, 2021

FREIGHTLINER 2021-2022: STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY

FREIGHTLINER

NHTSA Critical Apr 12, 2021

FORD 2015-2018: SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER BALL JOINT

FORD

What to do with this

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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.