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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

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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 Feb 27, 2020

Step2 Recalls Children's Grocery Shopping Carts Due to Laceration Hazard

The Step2 Company LLC, of Streetsboro, Ohio

NHTSA Critical Feb 27, 2020

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

CHEVROLET,GMC

FDA Food Low Feb 26, 2020

Don Lee Farms Chipotle Black Bean Burger 12 pack/3Lbs. cartons UPC 087427438135, Item 1372617 Don Lee Farms Chipotle Black Burger 10 pack/2.5 lb. …

Don Lee Farms

FDA Food Moderate Feb 26, 2020

3/8" diced IQF zucchini in 45 pound poly lined carton

Hart Freeze Pack, LLC

FDA Drug Moderate Feb 26, 2020

Glycopyrrolate Tabs, USP, 1 mg, 30-count unit dose blister card, FOR INSTITUTIONAL USE ONLY, Rx Only, Packaged by Vangard, Glasgow, KY 42141; NDC 06…

NCS Healthcare of Kentucky Inc

NHTSA Critical Feb 26, 2020

NISSAN 2020: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY

NISSAN

NHTSA Critical Feb 25, 2020

FREIGHTLINER,MERCEDES-BENZ 2019: STEERING:COLUMN

FREIGHTLINER,MERCEDES-BENZ

NHTSA Critical Feb 25, 2020

FREIGHTLINER,MERCEDES-BENZ 2019: STEERING

FREIGHTLINER,MERCEDES-BENZ

NHTSA Critical Feb 21, 2020

KIA 2011-2012: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL

KIA

NHTSA Critical Feb 21, 2020

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

KIA

NHTSA Critical Feb 21, 2020

FORD 2020-2021: POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT

FORD

NHTSA Critical Feb 21, 2020

FORD 2015-2016: ENGINE

FORD

NHTSA Critical Feb 21, 2020

FORD 2018-2020: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

FORD

CPSC Moderate Feb 20, 2020

Browning Recalls Pistol Holsters Due to Injury Hazard

CPSC Moderate Feb 20, 2020

Kolcraft Recalls Inclined Sleeper Accessory Included with Cuddle 'n Care and Preferred Position 2-in-1 Bassinets & Incline Sleepers to Prevent Risk o…

FDA Drug Moderate Feb 19, 2020

Theraflu Cough Relief, Dextromethorphan HBr and Guaifensin, 6 packets per carton. Distributed by: GSK Consumer Healthcare, Warren, NJ 07059. NDC cart…

GSK Consumer Health, Inc

NHTSA Critical Feb 19, 2020

BMW 2020: STRUCTURE:BODY

BMW

NHTSA Critical Feb 19, 2020

BMW 2014-2018: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS

BMW

NHTSA Critical Feb 19, 2020

AUDI 2019: AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW

AUDI

NHTSA Critical Feb 17, 2020

BENTLEY 2018-2019: AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW

BENTLEY

NHTSA Critical Feb 14, 2020

MERCEDES-BENZ 2019: POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT

MERCEDES-BENZ

NHTSA Critical Feb 14, 2020

MERCEDES-BENZ 2020-2021: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL

MERCEDES-BENZ

NHTSA Critical Feb 14, 2020

KIA 2006-2010: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

KIA

CPSC Moderate Feb 13, 2020

Textron Specialized Vehicles Recalls Gas-Powered Golf, PTV, Utility and Shuttle Off-Road Vehicles Due to Fire Hazard

Textron Specialized Vehicles, of Augusta, Ga

CPSC Moderate Feb 13, 2020

Yamaha Recalls Golf Cars Due to Crash Hazard (Recall Alert)

Yamaha Golf-Car Company, of Kennesaw, Ga.

NHTSA Critical Feb 13, 2020

BMW 2019: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CABLES

BMW

NHTSA Critical Feb 13, 2020

JAGUAR 2020: SEATS

JAGUAR

NHTSA Critical Feb 13, 2020

JAGUAR 2010: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

JAGUAR

NHTSA Critical Feb 12, 2020

FREIGHTLINER,MERCEDES-BENZ 2019: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM

FREIGHTLINER,MERCEDES-BENZ

NHTSA Critical Feb 12, 2020

FREIGHTLINER,MERCEDES-BENZ 2019: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE)

FREIGHTLINER,MERCEDES-BENZ

NHTSA Critical Feb 12, 2020

PORSCHE 2015-2018: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

PORSCHE

NHTSA Critical Feb 12, 2020

AUDI 2016: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY

AUDI

NHTSA Critical Feb 10, 2020

FORD,LINCOLN 2013-2018: SUSPENSION:REAR

FORD,LINCOLN

NHTSA Moderate Feb 7, 2020

MERCEDES-BENZ 2020: COMMUNICATION

MERCEDES-BENZ

CPSC Moderate Feb 6, 2020

Infantino Recalls Infant Carriers Due to Fall Hazard

NHTSA Critical Feb 6, 2020

HONDA 2020: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

HONDA

NHTSA Critical Feb 6, 2020

HONDA 2018-2020: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

HONDA

NHTSA Critical Feb 6, 2020

MAZDA 2016: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

MAZDA

FDA Food Critical Feb 5, 2020

365 Everyday Value Dark Chocolate Peppermint Sandwich Cremes Net Wt 7.75 oz (220g) UPC 9948247605 Paper carton boxes sold individually

Whole Foods Market

FDA Drug Moderate Feb 5, 2020

Walgreens Acne Cleansing Bar, Benzoyl Peroxide 10%, NET WT 4 oz (113 g), 1 bar per carton, Distributed By: Walgreen Co., 200 Wilmot Road, Deerfield, …

Shandex Personal Care Manufacturing Inc.

NHTSA Critical Feb 4, 2020

HYUNDAI 2007-2011: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE

HYUNDAI

NHTSA Critical Jan 31, 2020

AUDI 2000-2001: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

AUDI

CPSC Moderate Jan 30, 2020

Bobcat Company Recalls Utility Vehicles (UTVs) Due to Collision and Crash Hazard (Recall Alert)

Polaris Industries Inc., of Medina, Minn.

CPSC Moderate Jan 30, 2020

Polaris Recalls Brutus Utility Vehicles (UTVs) Due to Collision and Crash Hazard (Recall Alert)

Polaris Industries Inc., Medina, Minn.

CPSC Moderate Jan 30, 2020

Polaris Recalls Pro XD Utility Vehicles Due to Collision and Crash Hazards (Recall Alert)

Polaris Industries, of Medina, Minn.

NHTSA Critical Jan 30, 2020

CHEVROLET,GMC 2019: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST

CHEVROLET,GMC

NHTSA Critical Jan 30, 2020

LAND ROVER 2020: SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY

LAND ROVER

NHTSA Critical Jan 30, 2020

BMW 2020: EXTERIOR LIGHTING

BMW

NHTSA Critical Jan 27, 2020

MERCEDES-BENZ 2018-2019: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER

MERCEDES-BENZ

NHTSA Critical Jan 24, 2020

JEEP 2020: SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM

JEEP

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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.