Engine recalls

NHTSA lists 1,028 engine recalls since 2000, covering about 34,278,849 vehicles, 17 of them with a do-not-drive or park-outside warning. Owners have filed 232,427 complaints about engine problems.

1,028recalls since 2000

34.3 millionvehicles recalled

232,427owner complaints

17do-not-drive / park-outside

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Engine recalls per year

Models with the most engine complaints

Ford Escape9,329

Ford F-1505,912

Hyundai Sonata5,028

Kia Sorento4,212

Ford Fusion3,962

Jeep Grand Cherokee3,697

Ford Focus3,575

Kia Soul3,433

Kia Optima3,397

Nissan Altima3,256

Ford Edge3,193

Chevrolet Equinox3,185

Ford Explorer3,139

Chevrolet Silverado 15003,074

Chevrolet Malibu2,744

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

Biggest engine recalls

Engine — Chevrolet Impala 2000–2003, Pontiac Grand Prix 1997–2003, Chevrolet Monte Carlo 1998–2003, Buick Regal 1997–2003, Oldsmobile Intrigue 1998–1999, Chevrolet Lumina 1998–1999
Apr 8, 2009 · NHTSA 09V116000 · 1,497,516 vehicles
GENERAL MOTORS IS RECALLING 1,497,516 MY 1997-2003 BUICK REGAL, MY 1998-2003 CHEVROLET LUMINA, MONTE CARLO AND IMPALA, MY 1998-1999 OLDSMOBILE INTRIGUE, MY 1997-2003 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 3.8L V6 NATURALLY ASPIRATED ENGINE. SOME OF THESE…
Engine — Ford F-250 Sd 1997–2003, Ford F-350 Sd 1997–2003, Ford Excursion 1997–2003, Ford F-550 Sd 1997–2003, Ford F-450 Sd 1997–2003, Ford E Series 1997–2003
Dec 5, 2007 · NHTSA 07V553000 · 1,176,000 vehicles
ON CERTAIN HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH 7.3L DIESEL ENGINES, THE CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR LOCATED ON THE ENGINE OF THE VEHICLE MAY FUNCTION INTERMITTENTLY, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN AN ENGINE STALL.
Engine — Toyota Corolla 2005–2008, Toyota Matrix 2005–2008
Aug 26, 2010 · NHTSA 10V384000 · 1,128,659 vehicles
TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005-2008 COROLLA AND COROLLA MATRIX VEHICLES. THE ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECM) FOR THE SUBJECT MODELS EQUIPPED WITH THE 1ZZ-FE ENGINE AND TWO-WHEEL DRIVE MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY MANUFACTURED. THERE IS A POSSIBILITY THAT…
Engine — Chevrolet Impala 2000–2004, Pontiac Grand Prix 1997–2004, Chevrolet Monte Carlo 1998–2004, Buick Regal 1997–2004, Oldsmobile Intrigue 1998–1999, Chevrolet Lumina 1998–1999
Oct 26, 2015 · NHTSA 15V701000 · 1,003,556 vehicles
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 1998-1999 Chevrolet Lumina and Oldsmobile Intrigue, 1997-2004 Buick Regal and Pontiac Grand Prix, 2000-2004 Chevrolet Impala, and 1998-2004 Chevrolet Monte Carlo vehicles. The affected vehicles were…
Engine — BMW Z4 2006–2011, BMW 3 Series 2006–2012, BMW 5 Series 2006–2010, BMW X3 Sav 2007–2010, BMW X5 Sav 2007–2010, BMW 128I 2008–2013
Mar 2, 2022 · NHTSA 22V119000 · 917,106 vehicles
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2008-2013 1 Series Coupe (128i); 2007-2013 3 Series Coupe (328i, 328xi, 328i xDrive); 2007-2010 X3 SAV (X3 3.0si, X3 xDrive30i); 2008-2013 1 Series Convertible (128i); 2006-2011 3 Series Sedan (325i, 325xi,…
Engine — Nissan Pathfinder 2005–2006, Nissan Titan 2004–2006, Nissan Frontier 2005–2006, Nissan Xterra 2005–2006, Nissan Armada 2004–2006, Infiniti QX56 2004–2006
Oct 28, 2010 · NHTSA 10V517000 · 747,480 vehicles
NISSAN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2004-2006 ARMADA, TITAN, INFINITI QX56 AND MODEL YEAR 2005-2006 FRONTIER, PATHFINDER AND XTERRA VEHICLES. THE INTELLIGENT POWER DISTRIBUTION MODULE (IPDM) ASSEMBLY CONTAINS AN ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECM) RELAY THAT HAS A…
Engine — BMW X5 2007–2011, BMW 328I 2007–2011, BMW X3 2007–2011, BMW Z4 2007–2011, BMW 528I 2007–2011, BMW 530I 2007–2011 +2 more
Oct 30, 2017 · NHTSA 17V683000 · 740,561 vehicles
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2008-2011 128i and 2007-2011 328i, 328xi, 328i xDrive, 525i, 525xi, 528i, 528xi, 530i, 530xi, X3 3.0si, X3 xDrive30i, X5 xDrive30i, Z4 3.0i, Z4 3.0si and Z4 sDrive30i vehicles. The heater for the positive…
Engine — BMW X5 2016–2018, BMW 328I 2012–2016, BMW X3 2013–2017, BMW Z4 2012–2016, BMW 528I 2012–2016, BMW X1 2012–2015 +6 more
Aug 13, 2024 · NHTSA 24V608000 · 720,796 vehicles
BMW of North America, LLC. (BMW) is recalling certain 2012-2015 X1 sDrive28i, X1 xDrive28i, 2012-2016 Z4 sDrive28i, 528i, 528i xDrive, 328i, 328xi, 2016-2018 X5 xdrive 40e, 2014-2016 228i, 228xi, 428i, 428i xDrive, 328xi Gran Turismo, 2013-2017 X3 sDrive28i,…

Latest engine recalls

Engine — 2026 Harley-Davidson Flhx, 2026 Harley-Davidson Fltrx, 2026 Harley-Davidson Flhxse +3 more
Nov 3, 2026 · NHTSA 26V730000 · 21,643 vehicles
Harley-Davidson Motor Company (Harley-Davidson) is recalling certain 2026 FLHXLSE, FLTRXSTSE, FLHXSTSE, FLHXSE, FLHXL, FLTRXP, FLTRX, FLTRXL, and FLHX motorcycles. The engine control module (ECM) may communicate the incorrect gear position of neutral when the…
Engine — +0 more
Oct 21, 2026 · NHTSA 26V697000 · 8 vehicles
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain Thomas Built Buses 2027 Saf-T-Liner C2 school buses. The heater hose may rupture, which can result in hot coolant leaking inside the passenger compartment.
Engine — +0 more
Oct 21, 2026 · NHTSA 26V699000 · 1,339 vehicles
Autocar, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain 2022-2027 ACX (Xpeditor) vehicles equipped with Cummins L9 diesel engines, part number D563027BX03. The remote fuel filter hoses may separate from the fitting, causing a fuel leak and an engine stall.
Engine — 2026 Toyota RAV4 Plug-In Hybrid
Oct 7, 2026 · NHTSA 26V659000 · 30,978 vehicles
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2026 RAV4 Plug-In Hybrid vehicles. The motor generator ECU may encounter an error, causing the plug-in-hybrid system to reduce power or shutdown when driven at higher speeds.
Engine — +0 more
Sep 3, 2026 · NHTSA 26V573000 · 928 vehicles
Nova Bus (US) Inc. (Nova Bus) is recalling certain 2023-2024 LFS Artic and 2022-2024 LFS buses. The coolant sensor could send a false signal, causing the engine to shut down.
Engine — 2026 Ford Explorer, 2026 Ford Mustang, 2026 Ford Ranger, 2026 Ford Bronco Sport, 2026 Ford Bronco
Aug 25, 2026 · NHTSA 26V548000 · 10,427 vehicles
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2026 Explorer, Bronco, Bronco Sport, Mustang, and Ranger vehicles. The engine piston domes may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can result in piston dome failure and lead to a loss of drive power.
Engine — 2026 Ford Explorer
Aug 13, 2026 · NHTSA 26V532000 · 6 vehicles
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2026 Explorer vehicles equipped with a 2.3L engine. The engine connecting rod bearings may seize, which can result in engine failure.
Engine — Ford Bronco 2021–2026
Jul 20, 2026 · NHTSA 26V468000 · 565,691 vehicles
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2026 Bronco and Bronco Raptor vehicles. The engine compartment wiring harness may become damaged and short circuit.
Engine — Ford Explorer 2025–2026, Ford Ranger 2025–2026, Ford Bronco 2025–2026
May 27, 2026 · NHTSA 26V343000 · 1,536 vehicles
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Explorer, Ranger, and Bronco vehicles. The engine may fail, which can result in a loss of drive power.
Engine — 2024 Toyota Tundra
May 20, 2026 · NHTSA 26V320000 · 43,566 vehicles
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2024 Tundra vehicles equipped with a V35A engine. Debris from the manufacturing process may contaminate the engine and cause a main bearing to fail, which can result in an engine stall and…
Engine — +0 more
May 6, 2026 · NHTSA 26V286000 · 30 vehicles
Corp. Micro Bird, Inc. (Micro Bird) is recalling certain 2023-2025 G5 transit buses built on a GM chassis and equipped with a second air conditioning compressor kit. The drive belt pulley may contact and damage the the oil lines.
Engine — +0 more
May 6, 2026 · NHTSA 26V287000 · 902 vehicles
Corp. Micro Bird, Inc. (Micro Bird) is recalling certain 2023-2026 G5 and 2024 MB II school buses built on a GM chassis and equipped with a second air conditioning compressor kit. The drive belt pulley may contact and damage the the oil lines.

Questions

How many engine recalls are there?

NHTSA lists 1,028 vehicle recall campaigns for engine problems since model year 2000, covering about 34,278,849 vehicles as reported by manufacturers.

Which cars have the most engine complaints?

By owner complaints filed with NHTSA: Ford Escape (9,329), Ford F-150 (5,912), Hyundai Sonata (5,028). Popular models get more complaints simply because more are on the road.

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

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