Vehicle Recall Campaigns

By the US Vehicle Safety Data Editorial Team
Last updated: October 2026

Across the 148 model-years tracked at launch, NHTSA has issued 1,106 recall campaigns. A campaign is one formal recall action covering a defined set of vehicles for one defect; a single model-year can be covered by many campaigns over its life. The table below ranks the most-recalled model-years in the tracked range, and the component table shows which parts of the vehicle generate the most campaigns. Full campaign summaries, consequences and remedies are reproduced on each model-year page.

Most-Recalled Model-Years

Recall Campaigns by Component

Air-bag campaigns dominate the modern recall landscape, a legacy of the Takata air-bag recalls that touched most major manufacturers. Fuel-system, electrical and service-brake campaigns follow. When you open a model-year page you will see each campaign's official NHTSA number — the identifier a dealer uses to confirm whether a specific car is covered and whether the repair has been completed. Always confirm coverage by VIN at nhtsa.gov before buying a used vehicle.