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Product category · Updated Aug 20, 2026

Vehicles recalls

Vehicle safety recalls from NHTSA including cars, trucks, motorcycles, and equipment

Total recalls
8,938
Top agency
NHTSA
Years covered
1995–2026
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Vehicles ranks #4 of 12 among PlainRecalls categories by recall count (8,938 notices, 8.6% of the archive); 79% of graded records are high-severity.

The FDA, CPSC, USDA FSIS and NHTSA have published 8,938 vehicles recalls between 1995 and 2026 - roughly 8.6% of the 104,423-record archive. Among 12 product categories, that is #4 of 12. Of the 8,938 records graded for severity, 79% are high-severity. Most are issued by NHTSA. Counts reflect market size and reporting activity, not a product's inherent danger.

  • 8,938 total recalls
  • #4 of 12 among categories
  • 79% graded high-severity
  • NHTSA top agency

Category snapshot

According to PlainRecalls' category ranking (distinct recall events, same sort as /category), Vehicles is #4 of 12 (4th of 12) with 8,938 recalls, about 8.6% of the 104,423-record federal archive, with 7,018 graded high-severity, most issued by NHTSA.

8,938
total recalls
#4 of 12
category rank by events
79%
graded high-severity
NHTSA
top issuing agency

Where Vehicles sits among all 12 categories

Distinct recall-event inventory across every PlainRecalls product category. Vehicles is marked; archive size reflects reporting volume, not inherent product danger.

Vehicles vs all categories by recall count

Where this category's archive sits among every tracked product class

8,938 4th of 12 higher than 8 of 12 categories

Categories, banded by distinct recall-event inventory

Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more categories. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count and share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source FDA · CPSC · USDA FSIS · NHTSA federal recall filings · 2026-09-16

Vehicles recalls by year

1995–2026

0 100 200 300 400 500 600 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 410 417 415 437 457 392 477 448 462 484 541 222

Source: FDA · CPSC · USDA FSIS · NHTSA As of Aug 20, 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 No agency class Sep 4, 2025

LEXUS,SUBARU,TOYOTA 2023-2025: VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM

LEXUS,SUBARU,TOYOTA

NHTSA No agency class Sep 4, 2025

JEEP 2022-2025: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM

JEEP

NHTSA No agency class Sep 4, 2025

JEEP 2025: STRUCTURE:BODY

JEEP

NHTSA No agency class Sep 4, 2025

DODGE,JEEP 2024-2025: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:INTERNAL:PARK PAWL

DODGE,JEEP

NHTSA No agency class Sep 4, 2025

CHRYSLER 2025: AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:CURTAIN

CHRYSLER

NHTSA No agency class Sep 4, 2025

FORD,LINCOLN 2015-2019: BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA

FORD,LINCOLN

NHTSA No agency class Sep 2, 2025

KENWORTH 2024: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL

KENWORTH

NHTSA No agency class Sep 2, 2025

MAZDA 2024-2025: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BODY CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE

MAZDA

NHTSA No agency class Aug 28, 2025

VINFAST 2023-2025: LANE DEPARTURE: LANE KEEP: AUTOMATIC STEERING

VINFAST

NHTSA No agency class Aug 27, 2025

BMW 2026: VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD:CRITICAL FASTENERS

BMW

NHTSA No agency class Aug 26, 2025

POLESTAR 2025: STRUCTURE:BODY:BUMPERS

POLESTAR

NHTSA No agency class Aug 26, 2025

DODGE,RAM 2019-2021: BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA

DODGE,RAM

NHTSA No agency class Aug 26, 2025

HYUNDAI 2025-2026: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:CRITICAL FASTENERS

HYUNDAI

NHTSA No agency class Aug 25, 2025

KIA 2025: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:CRITICAL FASTENERS

KIA

NHTSA No agency class Aug 22, 2025

FORD 2024-2025: EXTERIOR LIGHTING

FORD

NHTSA No agency class Aug 22, 2025

FORD,LINCOLN 2015-2018: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

FORD,LINCOLN

NHTSA No agency class Aug 22, 2025

FORD,LINCOLN 2025: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS

FORD,LINCOLN

NHTSA No agency class Aug 22, 2025

FORD 2024-2025: AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:CURTAIN

FORD

NHTSA No agency class Aug 22, 2025

FORD 2025-2026: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL

FORD

NHTSA No agency class Aug 21, 2025

RIVIAN 2025: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY

RIVIAN

NHTSA No agency class Aug 21, 2025

CHEVROLET 2023-2025: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

CHEVROLET

NHTSA No agency class Aug 20, 2025

MERCEDES-BENZ 2023-2026: STEERING:CRITICAL FASTENERS

MERCEDES-BENZ

NHTSA No agency class Aug 18, 2025

RAM 2026: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL

RAM

NHTSA No agency class Aug 14, 2025

JEEP 2024-2025: TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS

JEEP

FDA Food Moderate Aug 13, 2025

Milo's Famous Sweet Tea, 128 FL OZ (1 GAL) 3.78 L, packaged in a plastic jug, UPC: 091475511009

Dollar General Corporation

FDA Food Moderate Aug 13, 2025

Minute Maid Tropical Punch, 59 FL OZ (1.8 QT) 1.75 L, packaged in a paper carton, UPC: 025000047695

Dollar General Corporation

FDA Food Moderate Aug 13, 2025

Clover Valley Lactose Free 2% Reduced Fat Milk, 64 FL OZ (2 QTS) 1.89 L, packaged in a paper carton, UPC: 070744010085

Dollar General Corporation

FDA Food Moderate Aug 13, 2025

Pillsbury Cinnamon Rolls Original Icing, 8 ct., NET WT 12.4 OZ (351g), packaged in a cardboard and aluminum tube, UPC: 018000005017

Dollar General Corporation

FDA Food Moderate Aug 13, 2025

Silk Vanilla AlmondMilk, 64 FL OZ (2 QT) 1.89 L, packaged in a paper carton, UPC: 025293000995

Dollar General Corporation

FDA Food Moderate Aug 13, 2025

Yoplait Original Harvest Peach Yogurt, 6 OZ (170g), packaged in a plastic cup, UPC: 170470003075

Dollar General Corporation

FDA Food Moderate Aug 13, 2025

Shamrock Farms Whole Milk, 12 FL OZ (354 ML), packaged in a plastic bottle, UPC: 028300000896

Dollar General Corporation

FDA Food Moderate Aug 13, 2025

Yoplait Original Strawberry Banana Yogurt, 6 OZ (170g), packaged in a plastic cup, UPC: 170470003136

Dollar General Corporation

FDA Food Moderate Aug 13, 2025

Velveeta Slices Sharp Cheddar, 16 ct., NET WT 12 OZ (340g), packaged in plastic/cardboard, UPC: 021000044894

Dollar General Corporation

FDA Food Moderate Aug 13, 2025

Shamrock Farms Chocolate Rockin' Protein Builder Protein Shake, 12 FL OZ (354 ML), packaged in a plastic bottle, UPC: 028300004054

Dollar General Corporation

FDA Food Moderate Aug 13, 2025

1) Clover Valley Vitamin D Whole Milk, 1 GAL (3.78 L), packaged in a plastic jug, UPC: 070744002196 2) Clover Valley Vitamin D Whole Milk, 1/2 GAL (1.89 L), packaged in a plastic jug, UPC: 070744009645

Dollar General Corporation

FDA Food Moderate Aug 13, 2025

Chobani Vanilla Greek Yogurt, 4 OZ (113g), packaged in a plastic cup, UPC: 818290010322

Dollar General Corporation

FDA Food Moderate Aug 13, 2025

Milo's Lemonade, 128 FL OZ (1 GAL) 3.78 L, packaged in a plastic jug, UPC: 091475519005

Dollar General Corporation

FDA Food Moderate Aug 13, 2025

Clover Valley 1% Low Fat Chocolate Milk, 1/2 GAL (1.89 L), packaged in a plastic jug, UPC: 070744009942

Dollar General Corporation

FDA Food Moderate Aug 13, 2025

Checkers Famous Seasoned Fries, NET WT 28 OZ (1 LB 12 OZ) 793g, packaged in a plastic/vinyl bag, UPC: 043301305818

Dollar General Corporation

FDA Food Moderate Aug 13, 2025

Clover Valley One Dozen Grade A Eggs Large, 12 ct, packaged in styrofoam, UPC: 077438599024

Dollar General Corporation

FDA Food Moderate Aug 13, 2025

Chobani Flip Cookie Dough Greek Yogurt, NET WT. 4.5 OZ (128g), packaged in a plastic cup, UPC: 818290016652

Dollar General Corporation

FDA Food Moderate Aug 13, 2025

1) Clover Valley 2% Reduced Fat Milk, 1 GAL (3.78 L), packaged in a plastic jug, UPC: 070744002202 2) Clover Valley 2% Reduced Fat Milk, 1/2 GAL (1.89 L), packaged in a plastic jug, UPC: 070744009652

Dollar General Corporation

FDA Food Moderate Aug 13, 2025

1) Simply Orange Pulp Free Orange Juice, 46 FL OZ (1.4 QT) 1.36 L, packaged in a plastic bottle, UPC: 025000136788 2) Simply Orange Pulp Free Orange Juice, 11.5 FL OZ (340 mL), packaged in a plastic bottle, UPC: 025000000249

Dollar General Corporation

FDA Food Moderate Aug 13, 2025

Milo's Extra Sweet Tea, 128 FL OZ (1 GAL) 3.78 L, packaged in a plastic jug, UPC: 091475931982

Dollar General Corporation

NHTSA No agency class Aug 13, 2025

VOLKSWAGEN 2025: STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY

VOLKSWAGEN

NHTSA No agency class Aug 11, 2025

VOLVO 2025-2026: STEERING

VOLVO

NHTSA No agency class Aug 8, 2025

FORD,LINCOLN 2025: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:LIGHTING CONTROL MODULE

FORD,LINCOLN

NHTSA No agency class Aug 8, 2025

LINCOLN 2024-2025: VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS

LINCOLN

NHTSA No agency class Aug 8, 2025

FORD 2022: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:LIGHTING CONTROL MODULE

FORD

NHTSA No agency class Aug 8, 2025

FORD 2024: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL

FORD

What to do with this

Monitoring vehicles? Start here.

  • 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
  • Sort the whole archive by severity to see the highest-risk active recalls first. Rankings

Recall categorization follows the issuing agency's product taxonomy; always confirm specifics on the official notice.

Nearby categories

Adjacent product categories that share hazard patterns or regulatory oversight.

Data sources

Category data as of Aug 20, 2026.

Every figure on PlainRecalls is rendered directly from official FDA, CPSC, USDA FSIS 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 Aug 20, 2026.