VehDB Insights · NHTSA data
The Most Recalled Car Brands of 2026
Every vehicle recall campaign reported to NHTSA in 2026 so far, ranked by brand. Counts are distinct federal campaigns; units are manufacturer-estimated vehicles affected.
| # | Brand | Recall campaigns | Vehicles in its campaigns |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ford |
72
|
14,032,161 |
| 2 | Lincoln |
19
|
8,440,906 |
| 3 | Jeep |
19
|
3,611,480 |
| 4 | Toyota |
19
|
1,876,034 |
| 5 | Chevrolet |
18
|
717,122 |
| 6 | Forest River |
17
|
6,635 |
| 7 | Hyundai |
16
|
1,650,809 |
| 8 | GMC |
14
|
100,724 |
| 9 | Altec |
14
|
18,103 |
| 10 | Mercedes-Benz |
13
|
548,145 |
| 11 | Grand Design |
13
|
13,279 |
| 12 | Honda |
12
|
2,987,172 |
| 13 | Nissan |
12
|
947,578 |
| 14 | Thomas Built Buses |
12
|
29,506 |
| 15 | Blue Bird |
12
|
24,120 |
| 16 | Volvo |
12
|
14,954 |
| 17 | RAM |
11
|
2,908,065 |
| 18 | BMW |
11
|
229,602 |
| 19 | Winnebago |
10
|
10,941 |
| 20 | Entegra |
10
|
776 |
Top 20 brands by campaign count. A campaign filed for several brands (Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep and Ram share many) counts in full for each, so brand figures overlap and are not additive; the 32,436,066 vehicles recalled in 2026 count each campaign once. Source: NHTSA recall flat file, last synced Sep 18, 2026.
The biggest recalls of 2026
The ten campaigns that affected the most vehicles, regardless of brand.
Ford +1 more brands · Electrical System: Integrated Trailer Brake Control
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2026 F-150, 2022-2026 F-250 SD, F-350 SD, F-450 SD, F-550 SD, Maverick, 2024-2026 Ranger, 2023-2026 F-600 SD, 2022-2027 Lincoln Navigator, Expedition, and 2026 E-Transit vehicles. When towing a trailer, the i...
Ford · Power Train:automatic Transmission
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2017 F-150 vehicles. A loss of signal between the transmission range sensor and the powertrain control module can cause the transmission to unexpectedly downshift into second gear.
RAM · Seat Belts:rear/Other:anchorage
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2019-2026 Ram 1500 vehicles. The second-row center and left-side seat belt buckle anchors may have been improperly installed. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safe...
Jeep · Steering:hydraulic Power Assist:pump
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021-2025 Jeep Wrangler, Wrangler 4XE, and Jeep Gladiator vehicles. The electric hydraulic power steering pump wiring may overheat and cause a vehicle fire, even when the vehicle is parked with the ignition in the "O...
Honda · Tires:temporary/Emergency Spare Tire
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2023-2026 CR-V Hybrid, Accord Hybrid, and 2025-2026 CR-V Fuel Cell EV vehicles. When using the tire repair kit, pressure may build within the sealant bottle, causing the bottle cap to detach.
Ford +1 more brands · Back Over Prevention:software
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Escape, Lincoln Corsair, 2020-2024 Lincoln Aviator, and Explorer vehicles. The image on the center display may flip or invert, resulting in an incorrectly displayed rearview image when the vehicle is pla...
Acura +1 more brands · Structure:frame And Members
American Honda Motor Company (Honda) is recalling certain 2016-2022 Honda Pilot, 2017-2023 Ridgeline, 2019-2023 Passport, and 2014-2020 Acura MDX vehicles that were sold in Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine,...
Ford · Back Over Prevention:software
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2026 Ford Bronco and 2021-2024 Ford Edge vehicles. The Accessory Protocol Interface Module (APIM) may overheat and shutdown, which can prevent the rearview camera image from displaying as intended.
Chrysler +3 more brands · Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2026 Jeep Wrangler, Jeep Gladiator, Jeep Compass, Jeep Cherokee, Jeep Grand Cherokee, Jeep Grand Cherokee L, Jeep Grand Wagoneer, Jeep Grand Wagoneer L, Ram Promaster, Ram Promaster EV, Ram 1500, Ram 2500, Chrysler P...
Ford +1 more brands · Power Train:automatic Transmission
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018-2021 Navigator, Expedition, 2020-2021 Explorer, Lincoln Aviator, and 2021 F-150 vehicles. The transmission park pawl may engage while the vehicle is in motion, resulting in park system damage.
Methodology
- Source: the official NHTSA recall flat file (US DOT, public domain), mirrored into VehDB. Last refresh: Sep 18, 2026.
- A "recall" is one distinct NHTSA vehicle campaign (type V) whose report date falls in 2026. Equipment, tire, and child-seat campaigns are excluded.
- "Vehicles affected" uses the manufacturer's estimate, counted once per campaign (the source file repeats it for every affected model).
- Counts are absolute, not normalized by sales: brands with bigger lineups and higher volumes naturally accumulate more campaigns. A high count is not by itself a verdict on quality.
- A campaign spanning multiple brands (shared manufacturer) counts once for each brand it touches, with all of its vehicles, so brand figures are not additive. The totals at the top count every campaign and its vehicles once.
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