How do I know if my vehicle has a recall?

To know if your vehicle has an open recall, start by entering your vehicle's VIN or license plate in our Safety Recall Checker. We will find recalls that affect your vehicle and need to be repaired.

How do I check my VIN for recalls for free?

Check your vehicle VIN for free by entering it into our Safety Recall Checker.

What happens if my vehicle has an open recall?

If your vehicle is affected by a recall, it means that NHTSA and the manufacturer have identified an issue with your vehicle. After you check your vehicle, you can contact a dealership to schedule a repair.

How long does a recall take to fix?

How long it takes to fix a recall depends on the exact repairs needed. Something simple like a software update can be done in minutes, but complex mechanical repairs may take days or weeks. Ask the dealership when you schedule your appointment.

Do you need a warranty for a recall?

Your vehicle does not need to be under warranty to get recalls fixed. Recalls for safety-related items on your vehicle are taken care of by the vehicle manufacturer at no cost to you even if your vehicle warranty has expired or if you are not the original owner of the vehicle.

How long does a recall last on a car?

A recall does not expire as long as the vehicle manufacturer remains in business or continues to make the replacement parts. Generally, recalls can be fixed for free up to 15 years after your car's date of manufacture.

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If your vehicle is affected by a new safety recall, the vehicle manufacturer will attempt to contact you by sending you a notice in the mail. This notice will detail the defect, when parts for repair will be ready, how to get your car fixed, and whether your unrepaired car is currently safe to drive or not.

If you aren't the original owner, have changed addresses, or have never visited your local dealership for service or maintenance, then you most likely will not receive a recall notice in the mail.

Another way to know whether your vehicle has an open recall is to enter your VIN or license plate into the RepairPal Safety Recall Checker above. The VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) is a 17-digit alphanumeric code that can be found on the bottom edge of your car's windshield, on the driver's side. It can also be found on your vehicle's registration card.

You can check your vehicle for recalls by entering your VIN or license plate into the RepairPal Safety Recall Checker found above. The VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) is a unique 17-digit alphanumeric identification code on the bottom edge of your car’s windshield, on the driver’s side. It can also be found on your vehicle’s registration card.

Checking your VIN is the best way to find out if your car is affected by any recalls. Identical vehicles of the same make, model, year, and trim may not be affected by the same recall. A VIN is unique to a specific vehicle.

Your vehicle is affected by a recall if the manufacturer or the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has decided that a problem with your car makes it a safety risk or fails to meet safety standards. When this happens, the vehicle manufacturer is obligated to fix your vehicle.

Normally, you will receive a letter in the mail that explains the recall and how to get the defect fixed promptly and at no charge to you. The letter will explain what the exact defect is, when the parts will be ready, how to get your car fixed, and whether your car is safe to drive or not.

But in many cases, the manufacturer won't know you own an affected vehicle, which is why you should check your vehicle for safety recalls frequently.

Use our Safety Recall Checker to check your vehicle for open recalls.

How long it takes to fix a recall depends on many different factors:

How many vehicles are affected by the recall? How complex is the problem to fix? How many different parts are involved in the repair? Are the repair parts available? Has the dealership received the parts for the repair yet? Do dealership technicians have training to conduct the specific repair? How many recalled cars can the dealer repair each day (while also doing their daily service business)?

Recalls are unrelated to your warranty coverage. Any recalls that are issued for safety-related items on your vehicle will be repaired by the vehicle manufacturer at no cost to you. Even if your vehicle's warranty has expired and you are not the original owner of the vehicle, you are still eligible to have any open safety recalls on your vehicle repaired.

You can check for any open recalls on your vehicle by entering its VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) or license plate number into the RepairPal Safety Recall Checker above. If there are any open recalls on your vehicle, contact a dealer as soon as possible to have repairs done.

Safety recalls that address a defective part or system on your vehicle that came from the factory do not expire and can generally be fixed up to 15 years after the date of manufacture. Even if you are not the original owner, you can have repairs done to resolve any open recalls. This is important, especially if the recalls are safety-related. The only exceptions are if the carmaker is no longer in business or if the dealership can no longer get the needed parts. Recall repairs are generally free up to 15 years after the date of manufacture.

To check whether there are any open recalls on your vehicle, enter its VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) or license plate number into the RepairPal Safety Recall Checker here. Your vehicle VIN can be found at the base of the windshield or on your registration card. If there are any open recalls on your vehicle, contact a dealer as soon as possible to have repairs done.

All Makes and Models

6673 Recalls

NHTSA 26V-085 · OEM N252536750

Rear Wheels Lock Up While Driving From Failed Transmission Valve

43,743 Potential Units Affected

Rear wheels that lock up while driving increase the risk of a crash.

Vehicles Affected: 2022 Cadillac Escalade, 2022 Chevrolet Tahoe and 4 others

NHTSA 26V-083 · OEM N252516560

Rear Wheels Lock Up While Driving From Failed Transmission Valve

1,055 Potential Units Affected

Rear wheel lock up increases the risk of a crash.

Vehicles Affected: 2020 GMC Sierra 1500, 2020 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and 6 others

NHTSA 26V-080 · OEM R25E2, R25E3

Engine Seizes And Oil Leaks Causing Fire Hazard

323,917 Potential Units Affected

Engine failure can cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash. A bearing failure may cause a breach in the engine block, allowing hot oil to be discharged, increasing the risk of an engine fire.

Vehicles Affected: 2023 Nissan Rogue, 2024 Nissan Rogue and 1 other

NHTSA 26V-081 · OEM R25E3, R25E4, R25A9

Throttle Body Gears Fracture

318,782 Potential Units Affected

Broken throttle body gears can cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.

Vehicles Affected: 2024 Nissan Rogue, 2025 Nissan Rogue

NHTSA 26V-069 · OEM 295

Steering Knuckles Fracture

4,555 Potential Units Affected

A loss of vehicle steering control increases the risk of a crash.

Vehicles Affected: 2026 Hyundai Kona

NHTSA 26V-070 · OEM VS2KORSRS

Right Hand Drive Vehicle Air Bags Do Not Properly Deploy

52,360 Potential Units Affected

An air bag that does not deploy as intended increases the risk of injury in a crash.

Vehicles Affected: 2020 Mercedes-Benz Metris, 2023 Mercedes-Benz Metris and 1 other

NHTSA 26V-068 · OEM 294

High Voltage Battery Short Circuits Causing Fire Risk

27 Potential Units Affected

An electrical short in the high voltage battery system increases the risk of a fire.

Vehicles Affected: 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5, 2026 Hyundai Ioniq 5

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Recalls by Make

NHTSA 26V-085 · OEM N252536750

Rear Wheels Lock Up While Driving From Failed Transmission Valve

43,743 Potential Units Affected

NHTSA 26V-083 · OEM N252516560

Rear Wheels Lock Up While Driving From Failed Transmission Valve

1,055 Potential Units Affected

NHTSA 26V-080 · OEM R25E2, R25E3

Engine Seizes And Oil Leaks Causing Fire Hazard

323,917 Potential Units Affected

NHTSA 26V-081 · OEM R25E3, R25E4, R25A9

Throttle Body Gears Fracture

318,782 Potential Units Affected

NHTSA 26V-069 · OEM 295

Steering Knuckles Fracture

4,555 Potential Units Affected

NHTSA 26V-070 · OEM VS2KORSRS

Right Hand Drive Vehicle Air Bags Do Not Properly Deploy

52,360 Potential Units Affected

NHTSA 26V-068 · OEM 294

High Voltage Battery Short Circuits Causing Fire Risk

27 Potential Units Affected

Ram and Nissan recall 1 million vehicles

Audi, Volvo and Hyundai recall 1.3 million vehicles

Jeep, Lexus and Honda recall 1.6 million vehicles