Safety Recall Check
Check official safety recalls for a car by make, model and year, or directly by VIN. See the faulty component, the risk, the free dealer remedy and the campaign number. Data from the NHTSA recall database.
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What a safety recall is
A recall is issued when a manufacturer or a safety authority finds that a vehicle (or a batch of them) has a defect that affects safety, or does not meet a safety standard. The repair is carried out by an authorised dealer and is free of charge, even on a used car and even outside warranty.
- The fix is free — the manufacturer pays
- Recalls apply to used cars too, regardless of owner
- You do not need to be the first owner
- Ignoring a recall can be dangerous and may affect resale
Why check by VIN when you can
A make / model / year search is a good start, but a VIN identifies the exact build and the specific campaign that applies to it. Decode the VIN first with the VIN decoder, then check the recall here — or search by VIN directly in this tool.
- Search by make, model and model year for a quick overview
- Search by VIN for a precise match
- Look for the Do not drive or Park outside warnings first
Coverage and other countries
This tool uses the NHTSA database, which covers vehicles sold in the United States. Recalls for Europe, the UK and other regions are issued by the manufacturer or the national authority — check the brand recall portal or your dealer with the VIN.
- US: NHTSA (this tool)
- EU/UK: manufacturer or national authority
- Always confirm with the brand using the VIN