Recalls by ModelMost recalled cars of 2012
In 2012 manufacturers filed 562 vehicle recalls with NHTSA, covering about 16,483,554 vehicles; 2 came with a do-not-drive or park-outside warning. The most recalled model was the Blue Bird Vision with 10 recalls.
Most recalled models of 2012
Number of recall campaigns filed in 2012 that include the model (any model year).
Most recalls by make
Most vehicles recalled by make
Biggest recalls of 2012
- Visibility — Toyota Camry 2007–2009, 2009 Toyota Corolla, Toyota RAV4 2007–2009, Toyota Tundra 2007–2008, 2008 Toyota Highlander, Toyota Sequoia 2008–2009 +7 moreOct 10, 2012 · NHTSA 12V491000 · 2,519,424 vehicles
Toyota is recalling certain model year 2007-2009 Camry, Camry Hybrid, RAV4, Corolla, Corolla Matrix, Tundra, Sequoia, Highlander, Highlander Hybrid, Yaris, Scion xB, Scion xD and Pontiac Vibe vehicles. The power window master switch assemblies in some of…
- Exterior Lighting — Honda CR-V 2002–2004, Honda Civic 2002–2003, Honda Pilot 2003–2005Mar 30, 2012 · NHTSA 12V136000 · 1,375,217 vehicles
HONDA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2002 THROUGH 2004 CR-V; MODEL YEAR 2003 THROUGH 2005 PILOT; AND MODEL YEAR 2002 AND 2003 CIVIC VEHICLES. IN MARCH 2012, HONDA FILED A DEFECT REPORT TO RECALL CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2002 THROUGH 2004 CR-V AND CERTAIN MODEL…
- Electrical System — Honda Odyssey 2003–2004, Honda Pilot 2003–2004, Acura MDX 2003–2006Dec 11, 2012 · NHTSA 12V573000 · 807,161 vehicles
Honda is recalling certain model year 2003 and 2004 Pilot and Odyssey and 2003 through 2006 Acura MDX passenger vehicles manufactured from November 26, 2001, through August 30, 2006. The interlock lever of the ignition switch may deform, which can allow the…
- Suspension — Toyota RAV4 2006–2011, 2010 Lexus Hs 250 HybridAug 2, 2012 · NHTSA 12V373000 · 780,584 vehicles
Toyota is recalling certain model year 2006 through 2011 RAV4 and 2010 Lexus HS250h passenger vehicles manufactured from October 2005 through September 2010. If the nuts for adjusting the rear wheel alignment are improperly tightened during service, the rear…
- Air Bags — Jeep Grand Cherokee 2002–2004, Jeep Liberty 2002–2003Nov 8, 2012 · NHTSA 12V527000 · 744,822 vehicles
Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2002 and 2003 Jeep Liberty vehicles manufactured January 9, 2001, through March 28, 2003, and 2002 through 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles manufactured February 13, 2001, through May 23, 2003. A component in the air…
- Steering — Toyota Prius 2004–2009Nov 14, 2012 · NHTSA 12V537000 · 669,705 vehicles
Toyota is recalling certain model year 2004-2009 Prius vehicles manufactured August 5, 2003, through March 30, 2009. The affected vehicles have a steering intermediate extension shaft assembly built with metal splines that complete the connection from the…
- Exterior Lighting — Subaru Outback 2010–2011, Subaru Forester 2009–2012, Subaru Legacy 2010–2011, 2012 Subaru B9 Tribeca, Subaru Tribeca 2006–2011Dec 26, 2012 · NHTSA 12V602000 · 633,842 vehicles
Subaru is recalling certain model year 2010 and 2011 Legacy and Outback vehicles, certain model year 2006 through 2012 Tribeca vehicles sold before January 2012, and certain model year 2009 through 2012 Forester vehicles sold before January 2012. Up to 78,650…
- Steering — Honda Accord 2003–2007, Acura TL 2007–2008May 17, 2012 · NHTSA 12V222000 · 625,762 vehicles
Honda is recalling certain model year 2007 and 2008 Acura TL and model year 2003-2007 Accord V6 vehicles. In May 2012, Honda filed a defect report to recall certain model year 2007 and 2008 Acura TL vehicles. In September 2012, Honda informed the agency that…
- Engine — Ford Escape 2001–2004Jul 26, 2012 · NHTSA 12V353000 · 529,719 vehicles
Ford Motor Company is recalling certain model year 2001 through 2004 Escape vehicles equipped with 3.0L V6 engines and speed control manufactured from October 22, 1999, through January 23, 2004. Inadequate clearance between the engine cover and the speed…
- Air Bags — Toyota Tacoma 2005–2009Mar 7, 2012 · NHTSA 12V092000 · 495,470 vehicles
TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005-2009 TACOMA VEHICLES, MANUFACTURED FROM SEPTEMBER 14, 2004, THROUGH AUGUST 29, 2008. OVER TIME, STEERING WHEEL VIBRATION MAY DAMAGE THE SPIRAL CABLE ASSEMBLY (CLOCKSPRING) THAT POWERS THE DRIVERÂS AIR BAG MODULE.…
What was recalled
Questions
What was the most recalled car of 2012?
By number of recall campaigns filed with NHTSA in 2012: Blue Bird Vision (10), Blue Bird All American (8), International Prostar (8). One campaign can cover several model years.
Which automaker had the most recalls in 2012?
Ford with 28 campaigns; by vehicles affected, Toyota (5,318,706).