2021 · Recall Year

Vehicle Recalls Reported in 2021

1,094 NHTSA-tracked safety recalls reported in 2021, spanning 261 manufacturers. Sourced daily from the U.S. Department of Transportation.

1,094
2021 Recalls
261
Manufacturers
Ford
Top Manufacturer
54 recalls
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Manufacturers with recalls in 2021

Sorted by recall volume. Click any manufacturer to see every 2021 recall they issued.

2021 Recall FAQ

How many vehicle recalls were reported in 2021?

NHTSA tracked 1,094 safety recalls reported in 2021, spanning 261 manufacturers. The most active manufacturers were Ford Motor Company, Mercedes-benz Usa, Llc, Daimler Trucks North America, Llc.

What were the top manufacturers issuing recalls in 2021?

Ford Motor Company (54 recalls), Mercedes-benz Usa, Llc (49 recalls), Daimler Trucks North America, Llc (46 recalls), General Motors, Llc (44 recalls), Chrysler (fca Us, Llc) (38 recalls), Forest River, Inc. (37 recalls).

Are 2021 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.