Most recalled cars of 2021
In 2021 manufacturers filed 988 vehicle recalls with NHTSA, covering about 29,334,550 vehicles; 28 came with a do-not-drive or park-outside warning. The most recalled model was the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500 with 15 recalls.
Most recalled models of 2021
Number of recall campaigns filed in 2021 that include the model (any model year).
Most recalls by make
Most vehicles recalled by make
Biggest recalls of 2021
- Air Bags — Chevrolet Silverado 1500 2007–2011, GMC Sierra 1500 2007–2011, Chevrolet Tahoe 2007–2011, GMC Yukon 2007–2011, Chevrolet Suburban 2007–2011, Chevrolet Silverado 2500 2009–2011 +8 moreFeb 5, 2021 · NHTSA 21V050000 · 2,641,272 vehicles
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2007-2011 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Escalade EXT, Chevrolet Avalanche, Silverado 1500, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra 1500, Yukon, Yukon XL, and 2009-2011 Chevrolet Silverado 2500, Silverado 3500, GMC Sierra…
- Air Bags — Ford Fusion 2006–2012, Ford Edge 2007–2010, Ford Ranger 2007–2011, Mercury Milan 2006–2011, Lincoln MKZ 2006–2012, Lincoln MKX 2007–2010 +1 moreMar 10, 2021 · NHTSA 21V158000 · 2,602,668 vehicles
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2007-2011 Ranger, 2006-2012 Fusion, Lincoln Zephyr, Lincoln MKZ, 2006-2011 Mercury Milan, 2007-2010 Ford Edge, and Lincoln MKX vehicles. The driver's side air bag inflator may explode due to propellant…
- Air Bags — Chevrolet Silverado 1500 2010–2013, GMC Sierra 1500 2010–2013, Chevrolet Tahoe 2010–2014, GMC Yukon 2010–2014, Chevrolet Suburban 2010–2014, Chevrolet Silverado 2500 2010–2014 +8 moreFeb 5, 2021 · NHTSA 21V054000 · 1,778,128 vehicles
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2014 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Silverado 2500, Silverado 3500, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra 2500, Sierra 3500, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in the states of AL,…
- Communication — Mercedes-Benz C300 2016–2021, Mercedes-Benz E350 2020–2021, Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 2016–2021, Mercedes-Benz CLA250 2016–2021, Mercedes-Benz GLE 350 2017–2021, Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 2017–2021 +73 moreFeb 5, 2021 · NHTSA 21V058000 · 1,292,258 vehicles
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2016 - 2021 CLA-Class, GLA-Class, GLE-Class, GLS-Class, SLC-Class, A-Class, GT-Class, C-Class, E-Class, S-Class, CLS-Class, SL-Class, B-Class, GLB-Class, GLC-Class, and G-Class vehicles. Please refer to the…
- Exterior Lighting — Nissan Sentra 2016–2019Mar 3, 2021 · NHTSA 21V135000 · 807,376 vehicles
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2016-2019 Nissan Sentra vehicles. The brake light switch may become contaminated, preventing the circuit from closing and the brake lights from illuminating.
- Latches/locks/linkages — Honda Pilot 2016–2019, Honda Ridgeline 2017–2020, 2019 Honda PassportNov 29, 2021 · NHTSA 21V932000 · 724,826 vehicles
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2019 Passport, 2016-2019 Pilot, and 2017-2020 Ridgeline vehicles. The hood latch striker may become damaged and separate from the hood, which can result in the hood opening while driving.
- Air Bags — Chevrolet Silverado 1500 2009–2013, GMC Sierra 1500 2009–2013, Chevrolet Tahoe 2009–2013, GMC Yukon 2009–2013, Chevrolet Suburban 2009–2013, Chevrolet Silverado 2500 2009–2013 +8 moreFeb 5, 2021 · NHTSA 21V053000 · 692,526 vehicles
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2013 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, and Escalade EXT, Chevrolet Avalanche, Silverado 1500, Silverado 2500/3500, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra 1500, Sierra 2500/3500, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles originally sold,…
- Suspension — Ford Explorer 2013–2017Jul 15, 2021 · NHTSA 21V537000 · 631,176 vehicles
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2017 Explorer vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New…
- Fuel System — Honda Accord 2019–2020, Honda CR-V 2018–2019, Honda Civic 2019–2020, 2019 Honda Odyssey, 2019 Honda Pilot, Acura MDX 2019–2020 +11 moreMar 25, 2021 · NHTSA 21V215000 · 624,552 vehicles
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Acura MDX, MDX Sport Hybrid, RDX, TLX, Honda Accord, Civic Hatchback, Insight, 2019 Acura ILX, Honda Accord Hybrid, Civic Coupe, Civic Coupe Si, Civic Sedan, Civic Sedan Si, Civic Type R, Fit,…
- Structure — Ford Explorer 2016–2019May 5, 2021 · NHTSA 21V316000 · 616,967 vehicles
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2019 Explorer vehicles. The retention pins could loosen and allow the roof rail covers to detach from the vehicle.
What was recalled
Questions
What was the most recalled car of 2021?
By number of recall campaigns filed with NHTSA in 2021: Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500 (15), Chevrolet Tahoe (14), Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 (14). One campaign can cover several model years.
Which automaker had the most recalls in 2021?
Mercedes-Benz with 68 campaigns; by vehicles affected, Chevrolet (7,535,729).