Electrical System recalls

NHTSA lists 2,374 electrical system recalls since 2000, covering about 101,743,060 vehicles, 61 of them with a do-not-drive or park-outside warning. Owners have filed 209,864 complaints about electrical system problems.

2,374recalls since 2000

101.7 millionvehicles recalled

209,864owner complaints

61do-not-drive / park-outside

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Electrical System recalls per year

Models with the most electrical system complaints

Jeep Grand Cherokee7,197

Chrysler Town And Country4,869

Chevrolet Malibu4,365

Ford Focus4,341

Dodge Grand Caravan3,883

Chevrolet Impala3,412

Ford F-1503,167

Honda Accord3,128

Jeep Wrangler2,879

Chevrolet Silverado 15002,639

Ford Edge2,622

Ford Escape2,531

Dodge Durango2,516

Honda CR-V2,425

Ram 15002,410

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

Biggest electrical system recalls

Electrical System — Chevrolet Malibu 1997–2003, Chevrolet Impala 2000–2005, Pontiac Grand Prix 2004–2008, Pontiac Grand Am 1999–2005, Oldsmobile Alero 1999–2004, Chevrolet Monte Carlo 2000–2005 +2 more
Jul 3, 2014 · NHTSA 14V400000 · 5,877,718 vehicles
This defect can affect the safe operation of the airbag system. Until this recall is performed, customers should remove all items from their key rings, leaving only the ignition key. The key fob (if applicable), should also be removed from the key ring.…
Electrical System — Jeep Grand Cherokee 2014–2018, 2018 Jeep Wrangler, Ram 1500 2014–2019, Dodge Durango 2014–2018, Jeep Cherokee 2014–2018, Chrysler Pacifica 2017–2018 +9 more
May 17, 2018 · NHTSA 18V332000 · 4,815,661 vehicles
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Dodge Journey, Charger and Durango, RAM 2500, 3500, 3500 Cab Chassis (more than 10,000lb), 4500 Cab Chassis and 5500 Cab Chassis, Jeep Cherokee and Grand Cherokee and Chrysler 300, 2014-2019 RAM 1500,…
Electrical System — Ford F-150 2021–2026, Ford Expedition 2022–2027, Ford F-250 Sd 2022–2026, Ford Ranger 2024–2026, Ford F-350 Sd 2022–2026, Lincoln Navigator 2022–2027 +5 more
Feb 20, 2026 · NHTSA 26V104000 · 4,381,878 vehicles
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…
Electrical System — Chevrolet Impala 2006–2014, Buick Lacrosse 2005–2009, Chevrolet Monte Carlo 2006–2007, Cadillac Deville 2000–2005, Buick Lucerne 2006–2011, Cadillac DTS 2006–2011
Jun 23, 2014 · NHTSA 14V355000 · 3,141,731 vehicles
This defect can affect the safe operation of the airbag system. Until this recall is performed, customers should remove all items from their key rings, leaving only the ignition key. The key fob (if applicable), should also be removed from the key ring.…
Electrical System — Chevrolet Malibu 2004–2012, Pontiac G6 2005–2010, Saturn Aura 2007–2010, Chevrolet Malibu Maxx 2004–2007
May 14, 2014 · NHTSA 14V252000 · 2,440,524 vehicles
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2004-2012 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles manufactured May 16, 2003, through October 11, 2012, 2004-2007 Malibu Maxx vehicles manufactured June 25, 2003, through April 5, 2007, 2005-2010 Pontiac G6 vehicles…
Electrical System — Tesla Model 3 2017–2023, Tesla Model Y 2019–2024, Tesla Model S 2012–2023, Tesla Model X 2016–2024, 2024 Tesla Cybertruck
Jan 30, 2024 · NHTSA 24V051000 · 2,193,869 vehicles
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2012-2023 Model S, 2016-2024 Model X, 2017-2023 Model 3, 2019-2024 Model Y, and 2024 Cybertruck vehicles. An incorrect font size is displayed on the instrument panel for the Brake, Park, and Antilock Brake System (ABS)…
Electrical System — Chevrolet Cobalt 2005–2010, Saturn Ion 2003–2007, Chevrolet Hhr 2006–2011, Pontiac Solstice 2006–2010, Saturn Sky 2007–2010, Pontiac G5 2007–2010
Apr 10, 2014 · NHTSA 14V171000 · 2,191,014 vehicles
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2005-2010 Chevrolet Cobalt, 2006-2011 Chevrolet HHR, 2007-2010 Pontiac G5, 2006-2010 Pontiac Solstice, 2003-2007 Saturn Ion, and 2007-2010 Saturn Sky vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the key can be…
Electrical System — Chevrolet Cobalt 2005–2010, Saturn Ion 2003–2007, Chevrolet Hhr 2006–2011, Pontiac Solstice 2006–2010, Saturn Sky 2007–2010, Pontiac G5 2007–2010
Feb 10, 2014 · NHTSA 14V047000 · 2,190,934 vehicles
This defect can affect the safe operation of the airbag system. Until this recall is performed, customers should remove all items from their key rings, leaving only the ignition key. The key fob (if applicable), should also be removed from the key ring.…

Latest electrical system recalls

Electrical System — 2022 Ford Maverick Hybrid
Nov 2, 2026 · NHTSA 26V724000 · 8,650 vehicles
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022 Maverick Hybrid vehicles. The 12V positive battery cable terminal may become loose or detach, which can cause a loss of electrical systems (including power steering assist, power brake assist, and exterior…
Electrical System — +0 more
Oct 29, 2026 · NHTSA 26V719000 · 151 vehicles
Mack Trucks, Inc. (Mack) is recalling certain 2024-2026 Medium-Duty Electric (MDe) vehicles that were incorrectly manufactured with the hill start assist (HSA) message enabled.
Electrical System — +0 more
Oct 28, 2026 · NHTSA 26V714000 · 259 vehicles
Ember Recreational Vehicles, INC (Ember) is recalling certain 2024 E-Series travel trailers equipped with certain power seating assemblies. The power cord fuse may not provide adequate circuit protection.
Electrical System — 2024 Heartland Cyclone, 2024 Heartland Bighorn, Heartland Road Warrior 2022–2023, 2024 Heartland Torque, Heartland Gravity 2022–2023
Oct 27, 2026 · NHTSA 26V710000 · 518 vehicles
Heartland Recreational Vehicles, LLC (Heartland) is recalling certain 2024 Torque, Bighorn, Cyclone, 2022-2023 Gravity, and Road Warrior fifth wheel recreational trailers equipped with certain power seating assemblies. The power cord fuse may not provide…
Electrical System — 2024 Forest River Cardinal, 2024 Forest River Wildcat, Forest River Cedar Creek 2022–2027, 2026 Forest River Puma, Forest River FR3 2023–2027, Forest River Palomino 2023–2026 +6 more
Oct 22, 2026 · NHTSA 26V704000 · 5,612 vehicles
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2022-2027 Cedar Creek, 2023-2027 FR3, 2023-2026 Palomino, 2024 Cardinal, Wildcat, Shasta Oasis, 2024-2026 Forest River Hardside, Palomino Real-Lite Camper, 2026 Puma Tracks, and Puma recreational vehicles…
Electrical System — +0 more
Oct 21, 2026 · NHTSA 26V695000 · 45 vehicles
BMW of North America, LLC is recalling certain 2018 740Le xDrive, 2018-2020 530e iPerformance, and 2018-2020 530e xDrive vehicles. The postive battery cable on the engine starter may loosen.
Electrical System — Audi Q4 E-TRON 2024–2025, Audi Q4 Sportback E-TRON 2024–2025
Oct 21, 2026 · NHTSA 26V698000 · 9,048 vehicles
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Q4 E-Tron and Q4 Sportback E-Tron vehicles. The high voltage battery may fail and cause a fire.
Electrical System — Forest River Pause 2023–2026
Oct 20, 2026 · NHTSA 26V686000 · 215 vehicles
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2023-2026 Pause travel trailers. The incorrect connector was used to secure the 12 volt solar panel wires.
Electrical System — Lexus NX 2022–2024, Lexus NX Hybrid 2022–2024 +0 more
Oct 20, 2026 · NHTSA 26V687000 · 68,356 vehicles
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2022-2024 Lexus NX250, NX350, NX350 Hybrid, and NX450h+ vehicles. The instrument panel cluster combination meter may fail to display certain warnings or indicators. As such, these vehicles…
Electrical System — +0 more
Oct 16, 2026 · NHTSA 26V680000 · 3,686 vehicles
Alliance RV, LLC (Alliance) is recalling certain 2025-2027 Valor and 2026-2027 Delta recreational trailers equipped with certain power seating assemblies. The power cord fuse may not provide adequate circuit protection.
Electrical System — Forest River Cedar Creek 2026–2027
Oct 16, 2026 · NHTSA 26V681000 · 738 vehicles
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2026-2027 Cedar Creek recreational trailers. The slide switch may have been installed without proper overcurrent protection.
Electrical System — +0 more
Oct 13, 2026 · NHTSA 26V672000 · 391 vehicles
K.Z., Inc. (K.Z.) is recalling certain 2026-2027 SportTrek Fifth Wheel recreational trailers. The charge line may not have circuit protection.

Questions

How many electrical system recalls are there?

NHTSA lists 2,374 vehicle recall campaigns for electrical system problems since model year 2000, covering about 101,743,060 vehicles as reported by manufacturers.

Which cars have the most electrical system complaints?

By owner complaints filed with NHTSA: Jeep Grand Cherokee (7,197), Chrysler Town And Country (4,869), Chevrolet Malibu (4,365). Popular models get more complaints simply because more are on the road.

How do I know if my car has an open electrical system recall?

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