Back Over Prevention recalls

NHTSA lists 264 back over prevention recalls since 2000, covering about 29,142,067 vehicles. Owners have filed 8,221 complaints about back over prevention problems.

264recalls since 2000
29.1 millionvehicles recalled
8,221owner complaints
0do-not-drive / park-outside
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Recalls apply to specific vehicles. Only a VIN lookup on NHTSA's official site shows whether yours is affected and still unrepaired.
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Back Over Prevention recalls per year

2005: 1 recalls20052012: 1 recalls2015: 5 recalls20152016: 1 recalls2017: 2 recalls20172018: 4 recalls2019: 12 recalls20192020: 17 recalls2021: 18 recalls20212022: 35 recalls2023: 32 recalls20232024: 40 recalls2025: 61 recalls2025612026: 35 recalls202635

Models with the most back over prevention complaints

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA since model year 2000; not adjusted for how many were sold.

Biggest back over prevention recalls

Latest back over prevention recalls

Questions

How many back over prevention recalls are there?

NHTSA lists 264 vehicle recall campaigns for back over prevention problems since model year 2000, covering about 29,142,067 vehicles as reported by manufacturers.

Which cars have the most back over prevention complaints?

By owner complaints filed with NHTSA: Ford Escape (582), Ford Explorer (449), Polestar Polestar 2 (425). Popular models get more complaints simply because more are on the road.

How do I know if my car has an open back over prevention recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recalls apply to specific vehicles, and the repair is free at a dealer.