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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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NHTSA Critical Apr 8, 2021

JAGUAR 2017-2020: STRUCTURE:BODY

JAGUAR

NHTSA Moderate Apr 8, 2021

BUICK,CHEVROLET,GMC 2010-2019: AIR BAGS:CRITICAL FASTENERS

BUICK,CHEVROLET,GMC

NHTSA Moderate Apr 8, 2021

CHEVROLET,GMC 2014-2016: SEAT BELTS:FRONT

CHEVROLET,GMC

FDA Food Moderate Apr 7, 2021

Caribou Coffee Turkey Sandwich, Net Wt. 9.0oz. (255g)

J & J Distributing Company

FDA Food Critical Apr 7, 2021

Wilton Autumn Assorted Treat Toppings Sprinkles, 2.6oz (74g) 3 hanging clear plastic bags with 1 paperboard card, SKU 710-9722 UPC 070896097224

Wilton Industries Inc

FDA Food Critical Apr 7, 2021

Holiday Home Assorted Treat Toppings, 2.6oz (74g) 3 hanging clear plastic bags with 1 paperboard card, SKU 710-0-0207 UPC 041226473612

Wilton Industries Inc

CPSC Moderate Apr 7, 2021

Goal Zero Recalls Power Cables Due to Fire Hazard

NHTSA Critical Apr 6, 2021

FREIGHTLINER,MERCEDES-BENZ 2019-2020: STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS

FREIGHTLINER,MERCEDES-BENZ

NHTSA Critical Apr 5, 2021

MERCEDES-BENZ 2019: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

MERCEDES-BENZ

NHTSA Critical Apr 5, 2021

FREIGHTLINER,MERCEDES-BENZ 2019-2020: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL

FREIGHTLINER,MERCEDES-BENZ

NHTSA Critical Apr 4, 2021

INFINITI 2021: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM):SOFTWARE

INFINITI

CPSC Moderate Apr 1, 2021

Infant Bath Seats Recalled Due to Drowning Hazard; Imported by BATTOP; Sold Exclusively on Amazon.com (Recall Alert)

DONGGUAN BABYCARE PRODUCTS CO., LTD, of Dongguan, China

NHTSA Critical Apr 1, 2021

MACK 2018-2022: ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC):CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE

MACK

NHTSA Critical Apr 1, 2021

MERCEDES-BENZ 2021: STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE

MERCEDES-BENZ

NHTSA Critical Apr 1, 2021

MERCEDES-BENZ 2021: SEATS

MERCEDES-BENZ

NHTSA Critical Apr 1, 2021

MERCEDES-BENZ 2017-2018: STEERING

MERCEDES-BENZ

NHTSA Critical Apr 1, 2021

INTERNATIONAL 2021: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR

INTERNATIONAL

NHTSA Critical Apr 1, 2021

INTERNATIONAL 2021: PARKING BRAKE

INTERNATIONAL

FDA Food Moderate Mar 31, 2021

Mindo COFFEE TOFFEE CHOCOLATE BAR, 75 gram / 2.65oz UPC code 805993900527. Also sold in 12 count and 6 count cartons

Mindo Chocolate Makers LLC

NHTSA Critical Mar 31, 2021

PORSCHE 2021: SUSPENSION:FRONT:SHOCK ABSORBER

PORSCHE

NHTSA Critical Mar 30, 2021

LINCOLN 2020-2021: BACK OVER PREVENTION:DISPLAY FUNCTION

LINCOLN

NHTSA Critical Mar 30, 2021

ALFA ROMEO 2021: AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:CURTAIN

ALFA ROMEO

NHTSA Critical Mar 26, 2021

MERCEDES-BENZ 2018-2020: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY

MERCEDES-BENZ

NHTSA Critical Mar 26, 2021

MERCEDES-BENZ 2020-2021: SEATS

MERCEDES-BENZ

CPSC Moderate Mar 25, 2021

KTM, Husqvarna and GASGAS Recall Closed Course Competition Motorcycles Due to Crash Hazard (Recall Alert)

KTM AG, of Austria

CPSC Moderate Mar 25, 2021

Polaris Recalls Ranger Recreational Off-Highway Vehicles and ProXD, Gravely and Bobcat Utility Vehicles Due to Fire Hazard (Recall Alert)

Polaris Inc., of Medina, Minn.

NHTSA Critical Mar 25, 2021

ACURA,HONDA 2018-2020: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

ACURA,HONDA

NHTSA Critical Mar 25, 2021

CHEVROLET,GMC 2015: STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM

CHEVROLET,GMC

NHTSA Critical Mar 25, 2021

CHEVROLET 2017-2021: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

CHEVROLET

NHTSA Critical Mar 25, 2021

CHEVROLET 2021: SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER

CHEVROLET

NHTSA Critical Mar 24, 2021

FREIGHTLINER 2021: POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY

FREIGHTLINER

NHTSA Critical Mar 24, 2021

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

GENESIS

NHTSA Critical Mar 24, 2021

FORD 2020-2021: SUSPENSION:REAR

FORD

NHTSA Critical Mar 24, 2021

PORSCHE 2019-2020: SUSPENSION:REAR

PORSCHE

NHTSA Critical Mar 24, 2021

PORSCHE 2021: ENGINE

PORSCHE

NHTSA Critical Mar 24, 2021

BMW 2021: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY

BMW

NHTSA Critical Mar 22, 2021

AUDI 2015-2020: AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION:FRONT PASSENGER

AUDI

NHTSA Critical Mar 19, 2021

MERCEDES-BENZ 2014-2020: STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS

MERCEDES-BENZ

NHTSA Critical Mar 19, 2021

MERCEDES-BENZ 2006-2007: VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY

MERCEDES-BENZ

NHTSA Critical Mar 19, 2021

CHEVROLET,ISUZU 2015-2019: SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY:U-BOLT, LEAF SPRING TO AXLE

CHEVROLET,ISUZU

CPSC Moderate Mar 18, 2021

Briggs & Stratton Recalls YTL Log Splitters with Briggs & Stratton Engines Due to Injury Hazard (Recall Alert)

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

NHTSA Critical Mar 18, 2021

CADILLAC,CHEVROLET,GMC 2021: SEAT BELTS

CADILLAC,CHEVROLET,GMC

NHTSA Critical Mar 18, 2021

CHEVROLET,GMC 2021: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES

CHEVROLET,GMC

NHTSA Critical Mar 18, 2021

CHEVROLET 2021: POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT

CHEVROLET

NHTSA Critical Mar 17, 2021

NISSAN 2021: WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS

NISSAN

NHTSA Critical Mar 17, 2021

HYUNDAI 2021: AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE

HYUNDAI

NHTSA Critical Mar 15, 2021

BMW 2021: AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:THORAX

BMW

NHTSA Critical Mar 12, 2021

FORD 2013-2017: SUSPENSION:REAR

FORD

CPSC Moderate Mar 11, 2021

KTM and Husqvarna Motorcycles Recall Closed Course Competition Motorcycles Due to Crash Hazard (Recall Alert)

KTM AG, of Austria

NHTSA Critical Mar 11, 2021

NISSAN 2020: STEERING:LINKAGES

NISSAN

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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.