What is a vehicle recall history?

A recall history is the record of every safety recall campaign a manufacturer has issued for its vehicles. Each NHTSA campaign identifies the affected make, models and model years, the defective component and the remedy. This page groups the verified NHTSA dataset by make so you can see how a brand's recalls are distributed over time and by component.

Does a long recall history mean a make is unreliable?

Not necessarily. Recall counts reflect how actively a manufacturer (and NHTSA) identify and fix safety defects, as well as how many vehicles are on the road. A recall means a defect was found AND a free remedy is being offered. Always read the specific campaign to see whether your exact model and year are affected.

How do I check the recall history for my exact car?

Open your make's recall-history page below, then match your model and model year to the affected campaigns. For a definitive, VIN-level answer use the official NHTSA lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls, which checks your specific vehicle.

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Vehicle Recall History by Make

The full recall history for 11 major car makes — month timeline, most-recalled components and affected model years — from the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).

Which car makes have the most recalls?

Across the verified NHTSA recall dataset (2026-03-24 to 2026-06-24), 11 major makes have a recall history of three or more campaigns. FORD leads with 27 recall campaigns across 5 models. Each make below has a recall-history page with a month timeline, the most-recalled components and the affected model years (source: NHTSA, nhtsa.gov, public domain).

Source:U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — Recalls API·as of 2026-03-24 to 2026-06-24updated monthly (last: 27 June 2026)

Reference period: 2026-03-24 to 2026-06-24· NHTSA (nhtsa.gov) · Public domain (17 U.S.C. § 105) · United States

Recall history by make

FORD recall history

5 models · latest June 9, 2026

HONDA recall history

7 models · latest June 4, 2026

JEEP recall history

4 models · latest June 4, 2026

CHRYSLER recall history

1 model · latest June 4, 2026

TESLA recall history

5 models · latest May 19, 2026

RAM recall history

3 models · latest May 21, 2026

ACURA recall history

2 models · latest May 21, 2026

TOYOTA recall history

3 models · latest May 20, 2026

CHEVROLET recall history

2 models · latest May 14, 2026

HYUNDAI recall history

2 models · latest June 24, 2026

KIA recall history

1 model · latest April 10, 2026

Check your exact vehicle

Use the guided recall lookup to search NHTSA recall campaigns by make, model and year — or jump straight to the official VIN lookup.

Check if your car is recalled Official NHTSA recalls (VIN)

Frequently asked questions

What is a vehicle recall history?: A recall history is the record of every safety recall campaign a manufacturer has issued for its vehicles. Each NHTSA campaign identifies the affected make, models and model years, the defective component and the remedy. This page groups the verified NHTSA dataset by make so you can see how a brand's recalls are distributed over time and by component.
Does a long recall history mean a make is unreliable?: Not necessarily. Recall counts reflect how actively a manufacturer (and NHTSA) identify and fix safety defects, as well as how many vehicles are on the road. A recall means a defect was found AND a free remedy is being offered. Always read the specific campaign to see whether your exact model and year are affected.
How do I check the recall history for my exact car?: Open your make's recall-history page below, then match your model and model year to the affected campaigns. For a definitive, VIN-level answer use the official NHTSA lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls, which checks your specific vehicle.

Contains public sector information published by U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and licensed under the U.S. Government work — public domain (17 U.S.C. § 105). Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — Recalls API (2026-03-24 to 2026-06-24, published June 27, 2026).