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NHTSA oversees recalls of vehicles, tires, child seats, and motor-vehicle equipment. Each campaign is identified by an NHTSA campaign number.
NHTSA regulates the safety of every motor vehicle sold in the US plus tires, child seats, and motor-vehicle equipment. Recalls are coordinated under a numbering scheme called the NHTSA Campaign Number — a string like 25V123000 where the first two digits are the year, V is for vehicle (T is for tires, C for child seats, E for equipment), and the rest identifies the campaign. Every vehicle in our database can be looked up by VIN to check whether any active campaigns affect it.
NHTSA recalls are unusual in two ways. First, the cause is usually a defined defect or non-compliance with a Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard rather than a pathogen or contamination event — so 'severity' tracks the consequence of the defect (does the airbag fail to deploy, does the steering lose assist, does the fuel tank leak) rather than reported illnesses. Second, every NHTSA recall is mandatory for the manufacturer to remedy at no charge to the owner, for as long as the vehicle is on the road. There's no expiration on a NHTSA campaign.
We enrich every recall with the full make / model / year-range affected so you can see at a glance whether your vehicle is in scope. If you're not sure, the VIN lookup decodes your specific vehicle and cross-references the database. The remedy is always free — usually a dealer visit for a part replacement, software update, or inspection.
Kia is recalling certain 2021 K5 vehicles because the occupant detection system may fail to recognize child restraints, risking air bag deployment during a crash.
Crane Carrier is recalling 2020-2021 LET2 vehicles because a leaking brake light switch may cause lights to fail or stay on, increasing crash risk.
Jaguar is recalling 2020 F-Type vehicles because a startup diagnostic check may fail, potentially disabling the Anti-Lock Brake System and Dynamic Stability Control.
Land Rover is recalling 2020 Range Rover Evoque vehicles because the left-side lower knee air bag cushion cover may come loose, potentially reducing protection in a crash.
Hyundai is recalling 2015-2020 Genesis and G80 vehicles because the ABS module could short circuit and cause a fire. Owners should park outside until the fuse is replaced.
Ford is recalling 15,769 vehicles equipped with Continental tires that may have been over-cured during production. This defect can cause sudden air loss or tread loss, increasing the risk of a crash.
Mazda is recalling 2007-2009 B-Series trucks because the driver's side air bag inflator may explode, posing a risk of serious injury or death to occupants.
Ford is recalling specific 2006-2012 vehicles because the driver-side airbag inflator may explode, potentially causing serious injury or death.
Ford is recalling 2020 Explorer and Lincoln Aviator vehicles because rear suspension bolts may not be heat-treated, posing a risk of loss of steering control.
Daimler Vans USA is recalling 2019-2020 Mercedes-Benz and Freightliner Sprinter vans because a brake pedal bolt may detach, causing brake lights to stay on and increasing crash risk.
Porsche is recalling certain 2021 Taycan, 911, Cayman, Boxster, and 718 Spyder models because suspension components may not have been properly tightened and could loosen, potentially causing loss of vehicle control.
Daimler Vans USA is recalling 2019-2020 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter vans with optional electric sliding doors because the auxiliary lock may be the incorrect type, potentially increasing injury risk in a crash.
Safety Belt Solutions is recalling specific seat belts because the tongues may not have been heat-treated correctly, potentially failing to restrain occupants in a crash.
Volkswagen Group (Audi) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Audi models for defective passenger air bags that may not deploy properly during a crash. Owners should contact Audi at 1-800-253-2834 for free inspection and repair.
BMW is recalling certain 2021 XB7, X5, and X7 vehicles because the head restraints on second-row outer seats may be an incorrect type and could detach during a crash, increasing injury risk.
Hyundai is recalling 2019-2021 Genesis G70 vehicles because the Anti-Lock Brake System module could short-circuit and cause an engine compartment fire. Owners should park outside until the ABS module fuse is replaced.
Autocar is recalling 2020 Legend vehicles because a wiring harness may disconnect, causing loss of headlights and wipers. This increases the risk of a crash.
Shyft Group is recalling 2017-2019 Utilimaster Mobile Maintenance Trucks equipped with a generator set because a flexible exhaust tube may tear, releasing hot gases and increasing fire risk.
Chrysler is recalling 2020-2021 RAM ProMaster City vehicles due to potential internal damage to the ABS module, which may cause loss of braking performance. Dealers will replace the module free of charge.
Autocar is recalling 2020-2021 Legend vehicles because the steering column tilt control cable may contact the steering shaft, potentially causing it to bind and increasing steering effort.
Nova Bus is recalling 2008-2021 LFS buses because brake and tail lights are positioned too high, reducing visibility and increasing crash risk.
Forest River is recalling 2021 Cardinal and Wildcat fifth wheel trailers because the spare tire carrier may be installed incorrectly and detach from the vehicle, increasing crash and injury risk.
WP Dynamics is recalling ReadyLIFT Lift Kits for certain Ford and Dodge trucks because improperly heat-treated bolts may break, risking suspension separation and loss of vehicle control.
Hino is recalling 4,848 2020 model year trucks because rearview mirror glass may detach, reducing driver visibility or creating a road hazard.
MEKRA Lang North America is recalling specific exterior rearview mirror housings because the glass may detach, reducing visibility or creating road hazards.