Car Recall Lookup

See recalls for popular models by year, or check your own vehicle with its 17-character VIN on NHTSA's official site.

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Check your VIN

Enter a VIN to check its format.

Copy VIN and open NHTSA.gov

Find the VIN at the lower left of the windshield seen from outside, on the driver-side door jamb, or on your registration card, insurance card or title.

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These results are for general information only. Double-check anything important before you rely on it.

NHTSA recall data, refreshed at most once a day per model. Confirm your vehicle by VIN at NHTSA.gov/recalls.

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Latest recalls among these models

DateVehicleComponent groupCampaign number
October 22, 2026Dodge Durango
Exterior lighting26V701000
October 21, 2026Hyundai Elantra
Wheels26V693000
October 20, 2026Hyundai Elantra
Suspension26V692000
October 20, 2026Ford F-150
Structure26V689000
October 19, 2026Subaru Forester
Subaru Crosstrek
Suspension26V685000
October 6, 2026Ford F-150
Seats26V655000
October 6, 2026Ford F-150
Electrical system26V653000
September 29, 2026Ram 1500
Tires26V623000
September 29, 2026Ram 1500
Air bags26V622000
September 24, 2026Chevrolet Silverado 1500
GMC Sierra 1500
Air bags26V611000
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How recalls work

A manufacturer or NHTSA decides that a safety defect exists. Owners are notified by mail, and the repair is free at an authorized dealer.

Model-year list vs. VIN check

A model-year list shows every campaign for that model and year. A campaign may cover only some build dates, engines or plants. Only a VIN check tells you if your car is included and whether the repair was done.

What the warning flags mean

Do not drive means the manufacturer advises not driving until the vehicle is repaired. Park outside means parking away from buildings because of fire risk. An over-the-air fix is a software update sent to the car.

Sources

Recall data: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), from its public recalls API (api.nhtsa.gov). This site refreshes it at most once a day per model.

This site is independent and is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA, the U.S. Department of Transportation, or any vehicle manufacturer. A model-year list can include campaigns that do not apply to your vehicle. Always confirm with your VIN at NHTSA.gov/recalls or with an authorized dealer.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I check if my car has a recall?

Find the 17-character VIN, enter it on NHTSA.gov/recalls (or the manufacturer's site), and the result shows open recalls that have not been repaired on that vehicle. The model pages here show every campaign for a model year, which helps you see what to ask about.

Is a recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge by authorized dealers. The remedy text on each campaign says what the dealer will do.

Why doesn't my car show a recall that is listed for its model year?

Many campaigns cover only part of a model year. Your VIN may be outside the affected range, or the repair may already be done.

Where does this data come from?

NHTSA's public recalls API, refreshed by this site at most once a day per model. NHTSA's VIN search is the official answer for a specific vehicle.

Is this site part of NHTSA?

No. It is an independent site that displays public NHTSA data.

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