1986 · Recall Year

Vehicle Recalls Reported in 1986

219 NHTSA-tracked safety recalls reported in 1986, spanning 99 manufacturers. Sourced daily from the U.S. Department of Transportation.

219
1986 Recalls
99
Manufacturers
General
Top Manufacturer
25 recalls
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Manufacturers with recalls in 1986

Sorted by recall volume. Click any manufacturer to see every 1986 recall they issued.

1986 Recall FAQ

How many vehicle recalls were reported in 1986?

NHTSA tracked 219 safety recalls reported in 1986, spanning 99 manufacturers. The most active manufacturers were General Motors, Llc, Ford Motor Company, Chrysler (fca Us, Llc).

What were the top manufacturers issuing recalls in 1986?

General Motors, Llc (25 recalls), Ford Motor Company (20 recalls), Chrysler (fca Us, Llc) (12 recalls), Mack Trucks, Inc. (9 recalls), Freightliner Llc (7 recalls), International Truck & Engine Corporation (5 recalls).

Are 1986 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.