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Most-recalled models

Of the 52 popular models we track (model years 2020-2024), the Ford F-150 has the most NHTSA recall campaigns at 55, ahead of the Ford Explorer (46) and Ford Escape (36). A higher count is not automatically worse — some makers recall proactively. The full ranking is below; check your own car's open recalls by VIN.

Source: NHTSA Recalls API. Data as of June 2026.

All 52 models ranked by recall campaigns

#VehicleRecall campaignsComplaintsTop recalled system
1Ford F-15055N/APOWER TRAIN
2Ford Explorer461,874BACK OVER PREVENTION
3Ford Escape362,142ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
4Jeep Grand Cherokee361,556BACK OVER PREVENTION
5Ford Bronco35829BACK OVER PREVENTION
6Ram 1500351,244BACK OVER PREVENTION
7Tesla Model Y34271ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
8Tesla Model 3302,411ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
9Jeep Wrangler302,135ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
10Tesla Model S29305ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
11Toyota Tundra261,140EQUIPMENT
12Ford Mustang26284ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
13Ford Ranger23117EQUIPMENT
14Chevrolet Tahoe23884SEAT BELTS
15Chevrolet Silverado 1500202,572POWER TRAIN
16Nissan Rogue201,447ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
17Honda Pilot191,180FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
18GMC Sierra 1500182,142POWER TRAIN
19Honda Odyssey17795AIR BAGS
20Hyundai Santa Fe15851TRAILER HITCHES
21Toyota Highlander141,163TIRES
22Kia Telluride141,724POWER TRAIN
23Hyundai Elantra13599SEAT BELTS
24Toyota RAV4111,411AIR BAGS
25Honda Accord11735FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
26Honda CR-V111,702FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
27Chevrolet Equinox11656CHILD SEAT
28Chevrolet Traverse11580POWER TRAIN
29Subaru Outback111,716POWER TRAIN
30Toyota Tacoma10396EQUIPMENT
31Kia Sorento10447ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
32Kia Sportage10478TRAILER HITCHES
33Volkswagen Tiguan10598BACK OVER PREVENTION
34Dodge Charger10128BACK OVER PREVENTION
35Honda Civic91,218AIR BAGS
36Hyundai Sonata9489FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
37Volkswagen Jetta9228BACK OVER PREVENTION
38Nissan Sentra8455STEERING
39Nissan Pathfinder8338SEATS
40Toyota Corolla7704STEERING
41Jeep Cherokee7422POWER TRAIN
42Nissan Altima7319STEERING
43Hyundai Tucson7795TRAILER HITCHES
44Mazda Mazda36125FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
45Toyota Camry5568AIR BAGS
46Toyota 4Runner5141EQUIPMENT
47Chevrolet Malibu5403SEAT BELTS
48Jeep Compass5517ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
49Kia Forte5238STEERING
50Subaru Forester3984POWER TRAIN
51Subaru Crosstrek3338POWER TRAIN

Source: NHTSA recalls (2020-2024). Data as of June 2026.

Frequently asked questions

Which car has the most recalls?

Of the 52 popular models we track (model years 2020-2024), the Ford F-150 has the most NHTSA recall campaigns at 55, followed by the Ford Explorer (46) and the Ford Escape (36).

Does a high recall count mean a car is unreliable?

Not necessarily. A recall addresses a specific safety defect with a free fix, and some manufacturers recall quickly and broadly, which inflates their counts. Read the consequences of the recalls and the complaint pattern, and check whether your VIN's recalls are repaired, rather than judging on the raw total.

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Last updated: 2026-06-20