2002 · Recall Year

Vehicle Recalls Reported in 2002

510 NHTSA-tracked safety recalls reported in 2002, spanning 204 manufacturers. Sourced daily from the U.S. Department of Transportation.

510
2002 Recalls
204
Manufacturers
General
Top Manufacturer
27 recalls
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Manufacturers with recalls in 2002

Sorted by recall volume. Click any manufacturer to see every 2002 recall they issued.

2002 Recall FAQ

How many vehicle recalls were reported in 2002?

NHTSA tracked 510 safety recalls reported in 2002, spanning 204 manufacturers. The most active manufacturers were General Motors, Llc, Chrysler (fca Us, Llc), Ford Motor Company.

What were the top manufacturers issuing recalls in 2002?

General Motors, Llc (27 recalls), Chrysler (fca Us, Llc) (18 recalls), Ford Motor Company (17 recalls), Freightliner Llc (14 recalls), Nissan North America, Inc. (14 recalls), Blue Bird Body Company (14 recalls).

Are 2002 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.