Free NHTSA Recall Directory
Car Recall Lookup by Make, Model & Year
Every NHTSA recall on every U.S.-sold vehicle — look up by make, model, and year, then check your specific VIN for the free manufacturer repair.
Every make below is pulled live from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s official recalls database, so the list is always complete — not limited to a cached subset. Pick any manufacturer to drill into models, years, and the individual recall campaigns. Repairs listed on NHTSA-issued recalls are free at any authorized dealer.
- Makes with recalls
- 524
- Data source
- api.nhtsa.gov Live, cached 7 days
All makes with NHTSA recalls
Why recalls matter
NHTSA recalls are issued when a vehicle, equipment item, tire, or child seat fails to meet federal safety standards or contains a defect that creates an unreasonable safety risk. Manufacturers are legally required to notify owners and repair the defect free of charge.
Always free to fix
If your vehicle is under an open recall, the manufacturer must perform the repair at no cost at any authorized dealer — regardless of the vehicle’s age or mileage, and regardless of whether you are the original owner.