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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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FDA Drug Moderate Dec 23, 2020

Kollidon CL-M Crospovidone Ph.Eur.Type B, USP/NF, JP, micronized, packaged in 30 kg plastic drums, Manufacturer: BASF SE, Carl-Bosch-Strabe 38, 67056…

BASF Corporation

FDA Drug Moderate Dec 23, 2020

H-E-B - Athlete's Foot Cream Clotrimazole Cream USP, 1% Anitfungal NET WT. 0.5 oz. (14.2 g), Made with Pride & Care for H-E-B San Antonio, TX 78204 …

Taro Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.

NHTSA Critical Dec 23, 2020

CADILLAC,CHEVROLET,GMC 2020-2021: SEAT BELTS

CADILLAC,CHEVROLET,GMC

NHTSA Critical Dec 23, 2020

INTERNATIONAL 2014-2021: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM):SOFTWARE

INTERNATIONAL

CPSC Moderate Dec 22, 2020

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

NHTSA Critical Dec 22, 2020

CHEVROLET 2020: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER

CHEVROLET

NHTSA Critical Dec 21, 2020

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

FREIGHTLINER

NHTSA Critical Dec 21, 2020

FREIGHTLINER,MERCEDES-BENZ 2019-2020: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER

FREIGHTLINER,MERCEDES-BENZ

NHTSA Critical Dec 21, 2020

BUICK,CHEVROLET 2010-2013: SUSPENSION:REAR

BUICK,CHEVROLET

NHTSA Critical Dec 18, 2020

MERCEDES-BENZ 2019: WHEELS:HUBCAP/COVER

MERCEDES-BENZ

CPSC Moderate Dec 17, 2020

Otis Elevator Company Recalls to Inspect Private Residence Elevators Due to Entrapment Hazard; Risk of Serious Injury or Death to Young Children

Otis Elevator Company of Farmington, Ct.

NHTSA Critical Dec 17, 2020

HONDA 2020-2021: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:DC/DC CONVERTER

HONDA

NHTSA Moderate Dec 17, 2020

FORD 2021: ENGINE

FORD

NHTSA Critical Dec 17, 2020

LAND ROVER 2020: SEATS

LAND ROVER

NHTSA Critical Dec 17, 2020

LAND ROVER 2020: SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER

LAND ROVER

NHTSA Critical Dec 17, 2020

CHEVROLET,GMC 2019-2021: SEAT BELTS

CHEVROLET,GMC

NHTSA Critical Dec 17, 2020

FORD 2019-2020: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

FORD

NHTSA Critical Dec 17, 2020

CADILLAC 2021: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL

CADILLAC

NHTSA Critical Dec 17, 2020

FORD,LINCOLN 2020-2021: ENGINE

FORD,LINCOLN

CPSC Moderate Dec 16, 2020

BRP Recalls Can-Am Screw Jacks Due to Crush Hazard

NHTSA Critical Dec 16, 2020

AUDI 2020: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES

AUDI

NHTSA Critical Dec 11, 2020

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

MERCEDES-BENZ

NHTSA Critical Dec 11, 2020

MERCEDES-BENZ 2020: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

MERCEDES-BENZ

NHTSA Critical Dec 11, 2020

MERCEDES-BENZ 2019: STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD

MERCEDES-BENZ

NHTSA Critical Dec 11, 2020

PORSCHE 2000-2008: SUSPENSION:FRONT:MACPHERSON STRUT

PORSCHE

NHTSA Critical Dec 10, 2020

HONDA 2018-2020: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BODY CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE

HONDA

NHTSA Critical Dec 10, 2020

ACURA,HONDA 2007-2015: POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT

ACURA,HONDA

NHTSA Critical Dec 10, 2020

HONDA 2013-2015: POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT

HONDA

NHTSA Critical Dec 10, 2020

HONDA 2002-2006: VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS

HONDA

FDA Drug Critical Dec 9, 2020

Chlorhexidine Gluconate Oral Rinse USP, 0.12%, Alcohol Free, packaged in 15 mL unit does cups (barcode 7016602715), packaged in 50-count unit dose cu…

Lohxa LLC

CPSC Moderate Dec 9, 2020

Spirit Halloween Recalls Children's Flashlights Due to Fire and Burn Hazards

NHTSA Critical Dec 9, 2020

BMW 2021: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY

BMW

NHTSA Critical Dec 9, 2020

FORD 2005-2021: STEERING

FORD

NHTSA Critical Dec 8, 2020

NISSAN 2020: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD

NISSAN

NHTSA Critical Dec 8, 2020

FREIGHTLINER,MERCEDES-BENZ 2019: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

FREIGHTLINER,MERCEDES-BENZ

NHTSA Critical Dec 7, 2020

INFINITI 2011-2014: POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT

INFINITI

CPSC Moderate Dec 3, 2020

Recreational Off-Highway Vehicles Recalled by American Honda Due to Crash and Injury Hazards (Recall Alert)

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

NHTSA Critical Dec 3, 2020

LAND ROVER 2020: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

LAND ROVER

NHTSA Critical Dec 2, 2020

KIA 2011-2015: ENGINE

KIA

NHTSA Critical Dec 2, 2020

AUDI 2021: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

AUDI

NHTSA Critical Dec 1, 2020

HYUNDAI 2019-2021: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:ELECTRIC:CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE

HYUNDAI

NHTSA Critical Dec 1, 2020

NISSAN 2002-2006: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

NISSAN

NHTSA Critical Dec 1, 2020

HYUNDAI 2011-2016: ENGINE

HYUNDAI

NHTSA Critical Nov 30, 2020

FREIGHTLINER 2021: POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY

FREIGHTLINER

NHTSA Critical Nov 30, 2020

MITSUBISHI 2016: PARKING BRAKE

MITSUBISHI

FDA Food Moderate Nov 25, 2020

FC TOMATOES ROMA DICED 3/8" 1/5#; FC TOMATOES ROMA DICED 3/8" 4/5#, and FC TOMATOES ROMA DICED 3/8" 2/5# all packaged in white plastic trays with hea…

FreshPoint Dallas

CPSC Moderate Nov 25, 2020

Eco Baby Spoons and Forks, Eco Feeding Spoons, and Eco Placemat Feeding Sets Recalled Due to Choking Hazard; Made by Herobility

Herobility AB, of Sweden

NHTSA Critical Nov 25, 2020

PETERBILT 2020: ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)

PETERBILT

NHTSA Critical Nov 25, 2020

AUDI 2020-2021: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS

AUDI

NHTSA Critical Nov 25, 2020

CHEVROLET,GMC 2015-2016: AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:CURTAIN:INFLATOR

CHEVROLET,GMC

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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.