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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 Dec 11, 2019

PORSCHE 2014-2018: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

PORSCHE

NHTSA Critical Dec 6, 2019

MERCEDES-BENZ 2019: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

MERCEDES-BENZ

CPSC Moderate Dec 5, 2019

DaVinci Recalls Bassinets Due to Fall Hazard (Recall Alert)

NHTSA Critical Dec 5, 2019

HONDA 2019-2020: STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS

HONDA

NHTSA Critical Dec 4, 2019

FORD 2017-2019: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TAILGATE:LATCH

FORD

NHTSA Critical Dec 4, 2019

BENTLEY 2018: STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS

BENTLEY

NHTSA Critical Dec 4, 2019

AUDI 2011-2013: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

AUDI

NHTSA Critical Dec 4, 2019

FORD,LINCOLN 2020: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

FORD,LINCOLN

FDA Food Critical Nov 27, 2019

Tomato, Carrot, Broccoli & Snap Pea- 13 oz in clear plastic container. Brands: Crazy Fresh, Quick&Easy, or Plain Label

Russ Davis Wholesale, Inc.

FDA Food Moderate Nov 27, 2019

Broccoli, Cauliflower & Carrots with Butter - 18 oz, and Broccoli & Cauliflower with Butter - 16 oz; packaged with a small generic clear label on Q &…

Russ Davis Wholesale, Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Nov 27, 2019

CVS Health Preservative Free Lubricant Eye Drops (Carboxymethylcellulose Sodium 0.5% Glycerin 0.9%) Sensitive Solution, 30 Sterile Single-Use Contain…

Altaire Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Nov 27, 2019

CVS Health Extra Strength Lubricant Gel Drops (Carboxymethyl-Cellulose Sodium 1%, Dry Eye Relief, Sterile, 0.5 fl. oz. (15 mL), Item #799143, Distrib…

Altaire Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Nov 27, 2019

CVS Health Preservative Free Lubricant Eye Drops (Carboxymethy-Cellulose Sodium 0.5%, Sensitive Solution, 70 Sterile Single-Use Containers, 0.02 fl. …

Altaire Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Nov 27, 2019

CVS Health Preservative Free Lubricant Eye Drops (Carboxymethyl-Cellulose Sodium 0.5%, Sensitive Solution, 30 Sterile Single-Use Containers, 0.02 fl.…

Altaire Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Nov 27, 2019

CVS Health Preservative Free Lubricant Eye Drops (Carboxymethycellulose Sodium 0.5% Glycerin 0.9%) Sensitive Solution, Item #495334, 60 Sterile Singl…

Altaire Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Nov 27, 2019

0.9% Sodium Chloride Irrigation USP 5000 mL bags, Rx Only, Baxter Healthcare Corporation Deerfield, IL 60015, NDC 0338-0047-29

Baxter Healthcare Corporation

FDA Drug Moderate Nov 27, 2019

CVS Health Preservative Free Lubricant Eye Drops (Carboxymethy-Cellulose Sodium 0.5% Glycerin 1% Polysorbate 80 0.5%), Advanced Relief, 30 Sterile Si…

Altaire Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Nov 27, 2019

Lubricant Eye Drops Moisturizing (Carboxymethycellulose Sodium 0.5% Eye Lubricant), 0.5 oz. (15 mL), Distributed by: Walgreens Co., 200 Wilmot Road, …

Altaire Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

NHTSA Critical Nov 27, 2019

BMW 2020: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

BMW

NHTSA Critical Nov 26, 2019

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

BMW

NHTSA Critical Nov 26, 2019

BMW 2000: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

BMW

CPSC Moderate Nov 21, 2019

SCARPA North America Recalls Ski Boots Due to Fall Hazard

Calzaturificio S.C.A.R.P.A. S.P.A., of Italy

NHTSA Critical Nov 21, 2019

INTERNATIONAL 2019-2020: ENGINE

INTERNATIONAL

NHTSA Critical Nov 21, 2019

LAND ROVER 2020: STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS

LAND ROVER

NHTSA Critical Nov 21, 2019

FORD 2019: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS

FORD

NHTSA Critical Nov 21, 2019

INTERNATIONAL 2020: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:QUICK RELEASE VALVE

INTERNATIONAL

NHTSA Critical Nov 21, 2019

CADILLAC,CHEVROLET,GMC 2020: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

CADILLAC,CHEVROLET,GMC

FDA Food Critical Nov 20, 2019

Carolyn's Cookie Company - Frozen Cookie Doughballs - Bake at Home. Chocolate Chip Net Wt. 22 oz. (623.7g) UPC Code 680569160232

California New foods

FDA Food Critical Nov 20, 2019

Carolyn's Cookie Company - Frozen Cookie Doughballs - Bake at Home. Double Chocolate with Sea Salt Net Wt. 22 oz. (623.7g) UPC Code 680569160263

California New foods

FDA Food Critical Nov 20, 2019

Carolyn's Cookie Company - Frozen Cookie Doughballs - Bake at Home. Oatmeal Raisin Net Wt. 22 oz. (623.7g) UPC Code: 680569160294

California New foods

FDA Food Critical Nov 20, 2019

Carolyn's Cookie Company - Frozen Cookie Doughballs - Bake at Home. Snickerdoodle Net Wt. 22 oz. (623.7g) UPC Code 680569160317

California New foods

FDA Food Critical Nov 20, 2019

Carolyn's Cookie Company - Frozen Cookie Doughballs - Bake at Home. Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Net Wt. 22 oz. (623.7g) UPC Code 680569160300

California New foods

NHTSA Critical Nov 20, 2019

CHEVROLET 2019: WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS

CHEVROLET

NHTSA Critical Nov 18, 2019

BMW 2015-2019: CHILD SEAT

BMW

NHTSA Critical Nov 18, 2019

MERCEDES-BENZ 2019: STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM

MERCEDES-BENZ

NHTSA Critical Nov 15, 2019

MERCEDES-BENZ 2018-2019: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE

MERCEDES-BENZ

NHTSA Critical Nov 15, 2019

FIAT 2012-2013: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:FLOOR SHIFT

FIAT

CPSC Moderate Nov 14, 2019

Briggs & Stratton Recalls Snapper Rear Engine Riding Mowers Due to Injury Hazard

Briggs & Stratton, of Wauwatosa, Wis.

NHTSA Critical Nov 14, 2019

CHEVROLET,GMC 2019-2020: SEAT BELTS:PRETENSIONER

CHEVROLET,GMC

NHTSA Critical Nov 14, 2019

DODGE,JEEP 2011-2013: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

DODGE,JEEP

FDA Drug Moderate Nov 13, 2019

S-MICB12C/Cartinine 25/50/50/1/50MG/ML MDV INJ, Rx Only, 30ml, Red Mountain Compounding Rx.

First Royal Care Co. LLC, dba Red Mountain Compounding Pharmacy

FDA Drug Moderate Nov 13, 2019

Basic Reset Earth Wash Cleaner and Personal Care, Eco Friendly, Non Toxic, 2 fl.oz. bottle, Distributed by: Basic Reset Hendersonville, TN 37075.

Basic Reset Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Nov 13, 2019

S-MIC/B12(C)/CARNITINE 25/50/50/1/50MG/ML MDV INJ; Lot #: S07172019DT@10, Exp 1/17/20; S02142019DH@01, Exp 8/14/19; S03192019DT@04,Exp 9…

First Royal Care Co. LLC, dba Red Mountain Compounding Pharmacy

FDA Drug Moderate Nov 13, 2019

S-LEVOCARNITINE 100MG/ML MDV INJ SOLN, 30ML vial, Red Mountain Compounding Rx

First Royal Care Co. LLC, dba Red Mountain Compounding Pharmacy

CPSC Moderate Nov 12, 2019

Hooey Recalls Children's Sweatshirts with Drawstrings Due to Strangulation Hazard

NHTSA Critical Nov 12, 2019

LINCOLN 2016-2017: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES

LINCOLN

NHTSA Critical Nov 12, 2019

FORD 2018-2019: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

FORD

NHTSA Critical Nov 12, 2019

FORD 2019-2020: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES

FORD

NHTSA Critical Nov 8, 2019

INFINITI,NISSAN 2015-2019: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP

INFINITI,NISSAN

NHTSA Critical Nov 8, 2019

MITSUBISHI 2012-2017: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM

MITSUBISHI

What to do with this

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  • Check a specific product against the full federal archive before you use or buy it. Recall checker
  • Most vehicles recalls come from NHTSA — browse that agency's full feed. NHTSA recalls
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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.