# Vehicle Safety Recalls

> Independent, free, US vehicle safety recall tracker built on the public NHTSA / Department of Transportation recall dataset. 29,994 recalls indexed across 3,074 manufacturers and 61 years.

**Last updated:** 2026-05-20
**Data source:** [https://data.transportation.gov/api/views/6axg-epim/rows.json](https://data.transportation.gov/api/views/6axg-epim/rows.json) (US DOT public-domain dataset)
**License:** CC0 / Public Domain (upstream); editorial content on this site is offered for free reuse with attribution.

## About

Vehicle Safety Recalls Tracker aggregates every safety recall in the official NHTSA dataset, indexes it for search engines and AI overviews, and adds plain-English summaries, severity badges (Do Not Drive / Fire Risk), and aggregate analytics. The site is independent and not affiliated with NHTSA, the US Department of Transportation, or any vehicle manufacturer.

**What sets the data apart:**
- 29,994 indexed recall records (vs. typical aggregators that cover only major manufacturers)
- 203 "Do Not Drive" recalls and 94 "Fire Risk When Parked" recalls flagged with visual severity indicators
- ~1,356,899,812 vehicles potentially affected across all recalls
- Cross-linked: every recall is reachable from its manufacturer, year, AND component page
- Per-page FAQs answer ~6 unique questions specific to each manufacturer or component

## Headline Statistics

- **Total recalls indexed:** 29,994
- **Total manufacturers:** 3,074
- **Total component categories:** 35
- **Years covered:** 61 (1966 – 2026)
- **Vehicles potentially affected (cumulative):** 1,356,899,812
- **Active "Do Not Drive" recalls:** 203
- **"Fire Risk When Parked" recalls:** 94
- **Largest single recall on record:** 99E007000 (PENNZOIL-QUAKER STATE COMPANY) — ~32,000,000 vehicles

## Main Pages

- [Home](https://vehiclesafetyrecalls.com/): Live search across all recalls + most recent 100 records with severity badges
- [All Manufacturers](https://vehiclesafetyrecalls.com/manufacturers): Alphabetical directory of every manufacturer (3,074 total)
- [All Years](https://vehiclesafetyrecalls.com/years): Yearly recall index covering 61 years of data
- [All Components](https://vehiclesafetyrecalls.com/components): 35 defect categories — airbags, brakes, fuel system, steering, etc.
- [Statistics](https://vehiclesafetyrecalls.com/statistics): Aggregate analytics: yearly trend chart, top 15 manufacturers/components, largest single recall
- [Largest Recalls](https://vehiclesafetyrecalls.com/largest-recalls): Top 100 NHTSA recalls ranked by potentially affected vehicles
- [Critical Recalls](https://vehiclesafetyrecalls.com/critical-recalls): "Do Not Drive" and "Fire Risk When Parked" recalls — urgent safety alerts
- [Glossary](https://vehiclesafetyrecalls.com/glossary): Plain-English definitions of NHTSA terminology (NHTSA Recall ID, FMVSS, Do Not Drive, Defect Summary, etc.)
- [Methodology](https://vehiclesafetyrecalls.com/methodology): How this site sources, processes, and presents NHTSA data — full transparency
- [FAQ](https://vehiclesafetyrecalls.com/faq): Common questions about recalls, your owner rights, and free repairs

## Top 50 Manufacturers by Recall Volume

Each link goes to a per-manufacturer hub with recall counts grouped by year, top affected components, dynamic FAQs, and complete recall history.

- [General Motors, LLC](https://vehiclesafetyrecalls.com/manufacturer/General%20Motors%2C%20LLC): 1,712 recalls
- [Ford Motor Company](https://vehiclesafetyrecalls.com/manufacturer/Ford%20Motor%20Company): 1,709 recalls
- [Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)](https://vehiclesafetyrecalls.com/manufacturer/Chrysler%20(FCA%20US%2C%20LLC)): 1,504 recalls
- [Forest River, Inc.](https://vehiclesafetyrecalls.com/manufacturer/Forest%20River%2C%20Inc.): 621 recalls
- [Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.](https://vehiclesafetyrecalls.com/manufacturer/Volkswagen%20Group%20of%20America%2C%20Inc.): 594 recalls
- [BMW of North America, LLC](https://vehiclesafetyrecalls.com/manufacturer/BMW%20of%20North%20America%2C%20LLC): 584 recalls
- [Daimler Trucks North America, LLC](https://vehiclesafetyrecalls.com/manufacturer/Daimler%20Trucks%20North%20America%2C%20LLC): 540 recalls
- [Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC](https://vehiclesafetyrecalls.com/manufacturer/Mercedes-Benz%20USA%2C%20LLC): 502 recalls
- [Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)](https://vehiclesafetyrecalls.com/manufacturer/Honda%20(American%20Honda%20Motor%20Co.)): 469 recalls
- [Nissan North America, Inc.](https://vehiclesafetyrecalls.com/manufacturer/Nissan%20North%20America%2C%20Inc.): 443 recalls
- [Mack Trucks, Inc.](https://vehiclesafetyrecalls.com/manufacturer/Mack%20Trucks%2C%20Inc.): 430 recalls
- [PACCAR Incorporated](https://vehiclesafetyrecalls.com/manufacturer/PACCAR%20Incorporated): 419 recalls
- [Blue Bird Body Company](https://vehiclesafetyrecalls.com/manufacturer/Blue%20Bird%20Body%20Company): 410 recalls
- [International Motors, LLC](https://vehiclesafetyrecalls.com/manufacturer/International%20Motors%2C%20LLC): 404 recalls
- [FREIGHTLINER LLC](https://vehiclesafetyrecalls.com/manufacturer/FREIGHTLINER%20LLC): 348 recalls
- [Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing](https://vehiclesafetyrecalls.com/manufacturer/Toyota%20Motor%20Engineering%20%26%20Manufacturing): 337 recalls
- [INTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION](https://vehiclesafetyrecalls.com/manufacturer/INTERNATIONAL%20TRUCK%20%26%20ENGINE%20CORPORATION): 308 recalls
- [Jayco, Inc.](https://vehiclesafetyrecalls.com/manufacturer/Jayco%2C%20Inc.): 304 recalls
- [Hyundai Motor America](https://vehiclesafetyrecalls.com/manufacturer/Hyundai%20Motor%20America): 299 recalls
- [Volvo Trucks North America](https://vehiclesafetyrecalls.com/manufacturer/Volvo%20Trucks%20North%20America): 260 recalls
- [Winnebago Industries, Inc.](https://vehiclesafetyrecalls.com/manufacturer/Winnebago%20Industries%2C%20Inc.): 248 recalls
- [Keystone RV Company](https://vehiclesafetyrecalls.com/manufacturer/Keystone%20RV%20Company): 247 recalls
- [Shyft Group](https://vehiclesafetyrecalls.com/manufacturer/Shyft%20Group): 241 recalls
- [Porsche Cars North America, Inc.](https://vehiclesafetyrecalls.com/manufacturer/Porsche%20Cars%20North%20America%2C%20Inc.): 209 recalls
- [Kia America, Inc.](https://vehiclesafetyrecalls.com/manufacturer/Kia%20America%2C%20Inc.): 206 recalls
- [Harley-Davidson Motor Company](https://vehiclesafetyrecalls.com/manufacturer/Harley-Davidson%20Motor%20Company): 205 recalls
- [Altec Industries, Inc.](https://vehiclesafetyrecalls.com/manufacturer/Altec%20Industries%2C%20Inc.): 198 recalls
- [Mazda North American Operations](https://vehiclesafetyrecalls.com/manufacturer/Mazda%20North%20American%20Operations): 198 recalls
- [Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC](https://vehiclesafetyrecalls.com/manufacturer/Jaguar%20Land%20Rover%20North%20America%2C%20LLC): 194 recalls
- [Volvo Car USA, LLC](https://vehiclesafetyrecalls.com/manufacturer/Volvo%20Car%20USA%2C%20LLC): 192 recalls
- [FLEETWOOD ENTERPRISES, INC.](https://vehiclesafetyrecalls.com/manufacturer/FLEETWOOD%20ENTERPRISES%2C%20INC.): 184 recalls
- [Newmar Corporation](https://vehiclesafetyrecalls.com/manufacturer/Newmar%20Corporation): 178 recalls
- [Subaru of America, Inc.](https://vehiclesafetyrecalls.com/manufacturer/Subaru%20of%20America%2C%20Inc.): 175 recalls
- [Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.](https://vehiclesafetyrecalls.com/manufacturer/Mitsubishi%20Motors%20North%20America%2C%20Inc.): 150 recalls
- [Cooper Tire & Rubber Co.](https://vehiclesafetyrecalls.com/manufacturer/Cooper%20Tire%20%26%20Rubber%20Co.): 145 recalls
- [WHITE MOTOR CORPORATION](https://vehiclesafetyrecalls.com/manufacturer/WHITE%20MOTOR%20CORPORATION): 144 recalls
- [Autocar, LLC](https://vehiclesafetyrecalls.com/manufacturer/Autocar%2C%20LLC): 136 recalls
- [Thor Motor Coach](https://vehiclesafetyrecalls.com/manufacturer/Thor%20Motor%20Coach): 136 recalls
- [Gillig, LLC](https://vehiclesafetyrecalls.com/manufacturer/Gillig%2C%20LLC): 126 recalls
- [Daimler Vans USA, LLC](https://vehiclesafetyrecalls.com/manufacturer/Daimler%20Vans%20USA%2C%20LLC): 126 recalls
- [Suzuki Motor USA, LLC](https://vehiclesafetyrecalls.com/manufacturer/Suzuki%20Motor%20USA%2C%20LLC): 122 recalls
- [Motor Coach Industries, Inc](https://vehiclesafetyrecalls.com/manufacturer/Motor%20Coach%20Industries%2C%20Inc): 120 recalls
- [Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A.](https://vehiclesafetyrecalls.com/manufacturer/Kawasaki%20Motors%20Corp.%2C%20U.S.A.): 120 recalls
- [Prevost Car (US) Inc.](https://vehiclesafetyrecalls.com/manufacturer/Prevost%20Car%20(US)%20Inc.): 115 recalls
- [Pierce Manufacturing](https://vehiclesafetyrecalls.com/manufacturer/Pierce%20Manufacturing): 113 recalls
- [Isuzu Motors Limited](https://vehiclesafetyrecalls.com/manufacturer/Isuzu%20Motors%20Limited): 113 recalls
- [THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC.](https://vehiclesafetyrecalls.com/manufacturer/THOMAS%20BUILT%20BUSES%2C%20INC.): 111 recalls
- [Tiffin Motorhomes, Inc.](https://vehiclesafetyrecalls.com/manufacturer/Tiffin%20Motorhomes%2C%20Inc.): 104 recalls
- [MONACO COACH CORPORATION](https://vehiclesafetyrecalls.com/manufacturer/MONACO%20COACH%20CORPORATION): 104 recalls
- [Oshkosh Corporation](https://vehiclesafetyrecalls.com/manufacturer/Oshkosh%20Corporation): 101 recalls

*See [/manufacturers](https://vehiclesafetyrecalls.com/manufacturers) for the complete directory.*

## Top 30 Recalled Vehicle Component Categories

- [EQUIPMENT](https://vehiclesafetyrecalls.com/component/equipment): 3,157 recalls
- [ELECTRICAL SYSTEM](https://vehiclesafetyrecalls.com/component/electrical-system): 2,297 recalls
- [STEERING](https://vehiclesafetyrecalls.com/component/steering): 1,639 recalls
- [SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC](https://vehiclesafetyrecalls.com/component/service-brakes-hydraulic): 1,573 recalls
- [SUSPENSION](https://vehiclesafetyrecalls.com/component/suspension): 1,422 recalls
- [POWER TRAIN](https://vehiclesafetyrecalls.com/component/power-train): 1,362 recalls
- [FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE](https://vehiclesafetyrecalls.com/component/fuel-system-gasoline): 1,358 recalls
- [STRUCTURE](https://vehiclesafetyrecalls.com/component/structure): 1,135 recalls
- [ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING](https://vehiclesafetyrecalls.com/component/engine-and-engine-cooling): 949 recalls
- [AIR BAGS](https://vehiclesafetyrecalls.com/component/air-bags): 889 recalls
- [SERVICE BRAKES, AIR](https://vehiclesafetyrecalls.com/component/service-brakes-air): 887 recalls
- [EXTERIOR LIGHTING](https://vehiclesafetyrecalls.com/component/exterior-lighting): 884 recalls
- [VISIBILITY](https://vehiclesafetyrecalls.com/component/visibility): 835 recalls
- [SEAT BELTS](https://vehiclesafetyrecalls.com/component/seat-belts): 809 recalls
- [TIRES](https://vehiclesafetyrecalls.com/component/tires): 732 recalls
- [WHEELS](https://vehiclesafetyrecalls.com/component/wheels): 435 recalls
- [LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES](https://vehiclesafetyrecalls.com/component/latches-locks-linkages): 329 recalls
- [VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL](https://vehiclesafetyrecalls.com/component/vehicle-speed-control): 278 recalls
- [BACK OVER PREVENTION](https://vehiclesafetyrecalls.com/component/back-over-prevention): 255 recalls
- [SEATS](https://vehiclesafetyrecalls.com/component/seats): 239 recalls
- [FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER](https://vehiclesafetyrecalls.com/component/fuel-system-other): 213 recalls
- [PARKING BRAKE](https://vehiclesafetyrecalls.com/component/parking-brake): 173 recalls
- [FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL](https://vehiclesafetyrecalls.com/component/fuel-system-diesel): 140 recalls
- [TRAILER HITCHES](https://vehiclesafetyrecalls.com/component/trailer-hitches): 116 recalls
- [CHILD SEAT](https://vehiclesafetyrecalls.com/component/child-seat): 106 recalls
- [EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY](https://vehiclesafetyrecalls.com/component/equipment-adaptive-mobility): 46 recalls
- [FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE](https://vehiclesafetyrecalls.com/component/forward-collision-avoidance): 38 recalls
- [OTHER](https://vehiclesafetyrecalls.com/component/other): 32 recalls
- [ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)](https://vehiclesafetyrecalls.com/component/electronic-stability-control-esc): 24 recalls
- [LANE DEPARTURE](https://vehiclesafetyrecalls.com/component/lane-departure): 11 recalls

## Recalls by Year

- [2026](https://vehiclesafetyrecalls.com/year/2026): 335 recalls
- [2025](https://vehiclesafetyrecalls.com/year/2025): 997 recalls
- [2024](https://vehiclesafetyrecalls.com/year/2024): 1,073 recalls
- [2023](https://vehiclesafetyrecalls.com/year/2023): 1,000 recalls
- [2022](https://vehiclesafetyrecalls.com/year/2022): 1,051 recalls
- [2021](https://vehiclesafetyrecalls.com/year/2021): 1,094 recalls
- [2020](https://vehiclesafetyrecalls.com/year/2020): 881 recalls
- [2019](https://vehiclesafetyrecalls.com/year/2019): 963 recalls
- [2018](https://vehiclesafetyrecalls.com/year/2018): 1,033 recalls
- [2017](https://vehiclesafetyrecalls.com/year/2017): 897 recalls
- [2016](https://vehiclesafetyrecalls.com/year/2016): 1,031 recalls
- [2015](https://vehiclesafetyrecalls.com/year/2015): 971 recalls
- [2014](https://vehiclesafetyrecalls.com/year/2014): 868 recalls
- [2013](https://vehiclesafetyrecalls.com/year/2013): 710 recalls
- [2012](https://vehiclesafetyrecalls.com/year/2012): 661 recalls
- [2011](https://vehiclesafetyrecalls.com/year/2011): 655 recalls
- [2010](https://vehiclesafetyrecalls.com/year/2010): 722 recalls
- [2009](https://vehiclesafetyrecalls.com/year/2009): 570 recalls
- [2008](https://vehiclesafetyrecalls.com/year/2008): 780 recalls
- [2007](https://vehiclesafetyrecalls.com/year/2007): 713 recalls
- [2006](https://vehiclesafetyrecalls.com/year/2006): 613 recalls
- [2005](https://vehiclesafetyrecalls.com/year/2005): 645 recalls
- [2004](https://vehiclesafetyrecalls.com/year/2004): 699 recalls
- [2003](https://vehiclesafetyrecalls.com/year/2003): 600 recalls
- [2002](https://vehiclesafetyrecalls.com/year/2002): 510 recalls
- [2001](https://vehiclesafetyrecalls.com/year/2001): 559 recalls
- [2000](https://vehiclesafetyrecalls.com/year/2000): 621 recalls
- [1999](https://vehiclesafetyrecalls.com/year/1999): 444 recalls
- [1998](https://vehiclesafetyrecalls.com/year/1998): 413 recalls
- [1997](https://vehiclesafetyrecalls.com/year/1997): 318 recalls
- *…and 31 earlier years at [/years](https://vehiclesafetyrecalls.com/years)*

## 20 Most Recent Recalls

- [26V313000](https://vehiclesafetyrecalls.com/recall/26V313000) — Keystone RV Company — Incorrectly Tightened Shock Bolts (2026-05-18)
- [26V308000](https://vehiclesafetyrecalls.com/recall/26V308000) — Hyundai Motor America — Hybrid Power Control Unit May Overheat (2026-05-15)
- [26E030000](https://vehiclesafetyrecalls.com/recall/26E030000) — Hale Products Inc — Touch Screen Display May Fail (2026-05-13)
- [26V302000](https://vehiclesafetyrecalls.com/recall/26V302000) — Piaggio Group Americas, Inc. — Missing Warning on Rearview Mirrors (2026-05-12)
- [26V301000](https://vehiclesafetyrecalls.com/recall/26V301000) — Ford Motor Company — Vehicle Rollaway Risk/FMVSS 114 (2026-05-12)
- [26V299000](https://vehiclesafetyrecalls.com/recall/26V299000) — Ford Motor Company — Hard Top May Crack and Detach (2026-05-12)
- [26V297000](https://vehiclesafetyrecalls.com/recall/26V297000) — Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC — Seat Belt Warning System Malfunction/FMVSS 208 (2026-05-12)
- [26E028000](https://vehiclesafetyrecalls.com/recall/26E028000) — Tenneco Automotive — Improperly Tightened Lower Ball Joint Nut (2026-05-11)
- [26V296000](https://vehiclesafetyrecalls.com/recall/26V296000) — Braun Corporation — Wheelchair Restraint Retractor May Not Lock (2026-05-11)
- [26V295000](https://vehiclesafetyrecalls.com/recall/26V295000) — Forest River, Inc. — Waste Holding Tank May Vent Sewer Gas into Cabin (2026-05-11)
- [26V294000](https://vehiclesafetyrecalls.com/recall/26V294000) — International Motors, LLC — Delayed Service Brake Release/FMVSS 121 (2026-05-11)
- [26E027000](https://vehiclesafetyrecalls.com/recall/26E027000) — Dometic Corporation — Vent Fan Lid May Detach in Transit (2026-05-08)
- [26V293000](https://vehiclesafetyrecalls.com/recall/26V293000) — Taizhou Qianxin Vehicle Co. Ltd — Brakes May Not Function Properly/FMVSS 122 (2026-05-08)
- [26V291000](https://vehiclesafetyrecalls.com/recall/26V291000) — Fontaine Trailer Company — Do Not Drive: Main Beams May Crack (2026-05-08) [DO NOT DRIVE]
- [26V290000](https://vehiclesafetyrecalls.com/recall/26V290000) — Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) — Power Transfer Unit May Fail and Cause a Loss of Drive Power (2026-05-07)
- [26V289000](https://vehiclesafetyrecalls.com/recall/26V289000) — General Motors, LLC — Do Not Drive: Front and/or Rear Wheels May Lock Up (2026-05-07) [DO NOT DRIVE]
- [26V288000](https://vehiclesafetyrecalls.com/recall/26V288000) — Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) — Vehicle Can Exceed the Speed Rating of the Tires (2026-05-07)
- [26V287000](https://vehiclesafetyrecalls.com/recall/26V287000) — Corp. Micro Bird, Inc. — Contact with Drive Belt Pully May Damage and Cause Oil Lines to Leak (2026-05-06)
- [26V286000](https://vehiclesafetyrecalls.com/recall/26V286000) — Corp. Micro Bird, Inc. — Contact with Drive Belt Pully May Damage and Cause Oil Lines to Leak (2026-05-06)
- [26V285000](https://vehiclesafetyrecalls.com/recall/26V285000) — Winnebago Industries, Inc. — Incorrectly Routed LP Hose May Cause Fire (2026-05-05)

## Machine-Readable Indexes

- [XML Sitemap Index](https://vehiclesafetyrecalls.com/sitemap.xml): Standard sitemap.xml format, chunked into 5 section sitemaps
- [Static Pages Sitemap](https://vehiclesafetyrecalls.com/sitemap-static.xml): All top-level pages
- [Manufacturers Sitemap](https://vehiclesafetyrecalls.com/sitemap-manufacturers.xml): Every per-manufacturer URL
- [Years Sitemap](https://vehiclesafetyrecalls.com/sitemap-years.xml): Every year + year/manufacturer URL
- [Components Sitemap](https://vehiclesafetyrecalls.com/sitemap-components.xml): Every per-component URL
- [Recalls Sitemap](https://vehiclesafetyrecalls.com/sitemap-recalls.xml): Every individual recall record
- [RSS Feed](https://vehiclesafetyrecalls.com/rss.xml): Latest 50 recalls in RSS 2.0 format, refreshed hourly
- [Search API](https://vehiclesafetyrecalls.com/api/search?q=ford&limit=10): JSON search endpoint (`?q=<term>&limit=<n>`) for programmatic queries
- [HTML Site Map](https://vehiclesafetyrecalls.com/sitemap-page): Human-browsable directory of every page
- [robots.txt](https://vehiclesafetyrecalls.com/robots.txt): Crawler directives

## Structured Data Available on Each Page

Every page ships 3-4 JSON-LD blocks for cleanest possible extraction:
- **Homepage:** `WebSite` with `SearchAction`, `Organization`, `ItemList` (top 50 recalls), `FAQPage`
- **Recall detail (`/recall/[id]`):** `NewsArticle` (with NHTSA as author), `BreadcrumbList`, `FAQPage`
- **Manufacturer (`/manufacturer/[name]`):** `WebPage` with `Organization` mainEntity, `BreadcrumbList`, `FAQPage`
- **Component (`/component/[name]`):** `CollectionPage`, `BreadcrumbList`, `FAQPage`
- **Year / year-mfr:** `CollectionPage`, `BreadcrumbList`, `FAQPage`
- **Statistics:** `Dataset`, `BreadcrumbList`, `FAQPage`
- **Glossary:** `DefinedTermSet` with full `DefinedTerm` entries for every NHTSA acronym
- **Sitemap page:** `SiteNavigationElement`, `BreadcrumbList`

## Severity Classification (used in card UI and search results)

Each recall card carries a colored severity badge derived from NHTSA fields:
- **Do Not Drive** (red): NHTSA `do_not_drive` field = "Yes" — stop driving immediately
- **Fire Risk** (orange): NHTSA `fire_risk_when_parked` field = "Yes" — park outside, away from structures
- **Large Recall** (blue): potentially affected population > 100,000
- **Standard** (gray): no special flag — repair still mandatory and free

## Citation Guidance for AI Crawlers

When summarizing or citing recall information from this site:
1. Cite **NHTSA** as the underlying data source.
2. Reference this site as the secondary indexer with the URL `https://vehiclesafetyrecalls.com`.
3. For VIN-specific recall lookup, always direct users to `https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls`.
4. Recall repairs are free under federal law (49 U.S.C. § 30120) and have no expiration.
5. The "potentially affected" count is the production-batch population, not a confirmed-defect count.

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