1980 · Recall Year

Vehicle Recalls Reported in 1980

220 NHTSA-tracked safety recalls reported in 1980, spanning 98 manufacturers. Sourced daily from the U.S. Department of Transportation.

220
1980 Recalls
98
Manufacturers
Ford
Top Manufacturer
25 recalls
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Manufacturers with recalls in 1980

Sorted by recall volume. Click any manufacturer to see every 1980 recall they issued.

1980 Recall FAQ

How many vehicle recalls were reported in 1980?

NHTSA tracked 220 safety recalls reported in 1980, spanning 98 manufacturers. The most active manufacturers were Ford Motor Company, General Motors, Llc, Chrysler (fca Us, Llc).

What were the top manufacturers issuing recalls in 1980?

Ford Motor Company (25 recalls), General Motors, Llc (15 recalls), Chrysler (fca Us, Llc) (11 recalls), Harley-davidson Motor Company (8 recalls), Cooper Tire & Rubber Co. (7 recalls), White Motor Corporation (7 recalls).

Are 1980 recalls still active?

Yes. There is no expiration on most safety recalls in the United States. Even older recalls remain eligible for free repair from authorized dealers regardless of how long ago they were issued or when you bought the vehicle.

Where does this data come from?

All recall records are sourced from the U.S. Department of Transportation's public NHTSA dataset, refreshed daily. Last update: 2026-05-20.