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 affected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ford |
58
|
13,513,847 |
| 2 | Lincoln |
19
|
8,443,691 |
| 3 | Hyundai |
15
|
1,645,411 |
| 4 | Toyota |
15
|
1,492,251 |
| 5 | Jeep |
14
|
2,139,666 |
| 6 | Chevrolet |
14
|
408,110 |
| 7 | Forest River |
13
|
6,352 |
| 8 | Mercedes-Benz |
12
|
237,478 |
| 9 | Altec |
12
|
17,768 |
| 10 | Honda |
11
|
2,943,259 |
| 11 | Nissan |
11
|
947,429 |
| 12 | GMC |
11
|
98,223 |
| 13 | Volvo |
11
|
12,819 |
| 14 | BMW |
10
|
520,364 |
| 15 | Grand Design |
9
|
13,218 |
| 16 | Winnebago |
9
|
10,845 |
| 17 | Thomas Built Buses |
9
|
6,503 |
| 18 | Blue Bird |
9
|
5,698 |
| 19 | KIA |
8
|
753,803 |
| 20 | RAM |
8
|
553,613 |
Top 20 brands by campaign count. Source: NHTSA recall flat file, updated Jul 30, 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.
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.
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.
Ford +1 more brands · Visibility:windshield Wiper/Washer:motor
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Explorer, Escape, Lincoln Aviator, and Lincoln Corsair vehicles. The windshield wiper motor may fail and prevent the windshield wipers from operating properly.
Hyundai · Air Bags:side/Window:curtain
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2020-2025 Palisade vehicles. The side curtain air bags for third-row occupants may deploy improperly in a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety S...
Methodology
- Source: the official NHTSA recall flat file (US DOT, public domain), mirrored into VehDB weekly. Last refresh: Jul 30, 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.
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