1990 · Recall Year

Vehicle Recalls Reported in 1990

270 NHTSA-tracked safety recalls reported in 1990, spanning 110 manufacturers. Sourced daily from the U.S. Department of Transportation.

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1990 Recalls
110
Manufacturers
General
Top Manufacturer
35 recalls
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Manufacturers with recalls in 1990

Sorted by recall volume. Click any manufacturer to see every 1990 recall they issued.

1990 Recall FAQ

How many vehicle recalls were reported in 1990?

NHTSA tracked 270 safety recalls reported in 1990, spanning 110 manufacturers. The most active manufacturers were General Motors, Llc, Ford Motor Company, Chrysler (fca Us, Llc).

What were the top manufacturers issuing recalls in 1990?

General Motors, Llc (35 recalls), Ford Motor Company (16 recalls), Chrysler (fca Us, Llc) (15 recalls), Cooper Tire & Rubber Co. (6 recalls), Mack Trucks, Inc. (6 recalls), Arvinmeritor Automotive (5 recalls).

Are 1990 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.