Service Brakes recalls

NHTSA lists 1,690 service brakes recalls since 2000, covering about 47,334,025 vehicles, 43 of them with a do-not-drive or park-outside warning. Owners have filed 127,293 complaints about service brakes problems.

1,690recalls since 2000

47.3 millionvehicles recalled

127,293owner complaints

43do-not-drive / park-outside

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Service Brakes recalls per year

Models with the most service brakes complaints

Toyota Prius4,454

Chevrolet Silverado 15003,910

Ram 25003,055

Ford F-1502,838

Jeep Grand Cherokee2,702

Ford Fusion2,685

Honda Accord2,356

Ford Edge2,271

Ford Windstar2,206

Chevrolet Silverado2,028

Chevrolet Malibu1,713

Toyota Camry1,630

GMC Sierra 15001,575

Ford Escape1,342

Ram 15001,285

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

Biggest service brakes recalls

Service Brakes — Chevrolet Silverado 1500 2014–2018, GMC Sierra 1500 2014–2018, Chevrolet Tahoe 2015–2018, GMC Yukon 2015–2018, Chevrolet Suburban 2015–2018, Cadillac Escalade 2015–2017
Sep 6, 2019 · NHTSA 19V645000 · 3,456,719 vehicles
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Cadillac Escalade, 2014-2018 Chevrolet Silverado, GMC Sierra, 2015-2018 Chevrolet Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Yukon vehicles. The amount of vacuum created by the vacuum pump may decrease over time.
Service Brakes — Kia Sorento 2011–2014, Kia Optima 2011–2015, Kia Soul 2011–2013, Kia Sportage 2010–2013, Kia Forte 2010–2013, Kia Rio 2012–2017 +6 more
Sep 25, 2023 · NHTSA 23V652000 · 1,730,192 vehicles
Park outside
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2010-2019 Borrego, 2014-2016 Cadenza, 2010-2013 Forte, Forte Koup, Sportage, 2015-2018 K900, 2011-2015 Optima, 2011-2013 Optima Hybrid, Soul, 2012-2017 Rio, 2011-2014 Sorento, and 2010-2011 Rondo vehicles. The…
Service Brakes — Hyundai Elantra 2011–2015, Hyundai Santa Fe 2013–2015, Hyundai Tucson 2010–2013, Hyundai Accent 2012–2015, Hyundai Veloster 2012–2015, 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport +7 more
Sep 22, 2023 · NHTSA 23V651000 · 1,649,478 vehicles
Park outside
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2011-2015 Elantra, Genesis Coupe, Sonata Hybrid, 2012-2015 Accent, Azera, Veloster, 2013-2015 Elantra Coupe, Santa Fe, 2014-2015 Equus, 2010-2012 Veracruz, 2010-2013 Tucson, 2015 Tucson Fuel Cell, and 2013…
Service Brakes — 2000 Chevrolet Tahoe, Chevrolet Silverado 1999–2000, 2000 GMC Yukon, 2000 Chevrolet Suburban, 2000 GMC Yukon XL, GMC Sierra 1999–2000
Oct 30, 2000 · NHTSA 00V345000 · 1,383,922 vehicles
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT DUTY PICKUP TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES. SOME OF THESE VEHICLES HAVE A CLEARANCE CONDITION BETWEEN THE FRONT RIGHT-HAND BRAKE PIPE AND THE BODY CROSS SILL THAT COULD DECREASE TO THE POINT OF ALLOWING CONTACT DURING THE LIFE OF…
Service Brakes — Chevrolet Tahoe 2000–2002, Chevrolet Silverado 1999–2002, GMC Yukon 2000–2002, Chevrolet Suburban 2000–2002, GMC Yukon XL 2000–2002, GMC Sierra 1999–2002 +1 more
Aug 29, 2005 · NHTSA 05V379000 · 1,353,718 vehicles
CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE UNWANTED ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) ACTIVATION. THIS CONDITION IS MORE LIKELY TO OCCUR IN ENVIRONMENTALLY CORROSIVE AREAS. THIS RECALL WILL BE LAUNCHED IN THE "SALT BELT" STATES OF CONNECTICUT,…
Service Brakes — Ford Fusion 2013–2018, Lincoln MKZ 2013–2018
Mar 10, 2023 · NHTSA 23V162000 · 1,280,726 vehicles
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2018 Fusion and Lincoln MKZ vehicles. The front brake hoses may rupture and leak brake fluid.
Service Brakes — Ram 1500 2019–2024
Sep 5, 2024 · NHTSA 24V653000 · 1,025,432 vehicles
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2019, 2021-2024 Ram 1500 vehicles. Due to a software malfunction, the anti-lock brake system (ABS) control module may disable the electronic stability control system. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the…
Service Brakes — Toyota Highlander 2004–2006, Toyota Avalon 2005–2006, Lexus RX 2004–2006, 2006 Lexus IS, 2006 Lexus GS
Oct 21, 2010 · NHTSA 10V499000 · 728,544 vehicles
TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005-2006 AVALON, MODEL YEAR 2004-2006 HIGHLANDER, MODEL YEAR 2004-2006 LEXUS RX, AND MODEL YEAR 2006 LEXUS GS AND IS VEHICLES. BRAKE FLUID CONTAINING POLYMERS IS USED THAT ACTS AS LUBRICANTS FOR CERTAIN BRAKE SYSTEM…

Latest service brakes recalls

Service Brakes — Cadillac Lyriq 2023–2027, Chevrolet Blazer EV 2024–2027, Cadillac Vistiq 2026–2027 +0 more
Oct 29, 2026 · NHTSA 26V717000 · 67,380 vehicles
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2023â2027 Cadillac LYRIQ, 2025â2026 model year Cadillac CELESTIQ, 2024â2027 Chevrolet Blazer EV, and 2026-2027 Cadillac VISTIQ vehicles. The brake system control module (BSCM) contains a software defect that…
Service Brakes — Mercedes-Benz S 580 4MATIC 2022–2025, Mercedes-Benz S 500 4MATIC 2022–2025, Mercedes-Benz S 580 E 4MATIC 2023–2025 +0 more
Oct 2, 2026 · NHTSA 26V638000 · 30,064 vehicles
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2022-2025 S 500 4MATIC, Maybach S 580 4MATIC, Maybach S 680 4MATIC, S 580 4MATIC, 2023-2025 S 580 E 4MATIC, and 2024-2025 AMG S 63 E Performance vehicles. The front brake hoses may rupture and leak brake…
Service Brakes — Volvo Vnl (4) 2025–2027, Volvo Vnr (4) 2026–2027
Sep 28, 2026 · NHTSA 26V619000 · 392 vehicles
Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2025-2027 VNL (4) and 2026-2027 VNR (4) vehicles equipped with a tanker application package. Inaccurate axle load calculations may cause reduced braking performance while transporting smoothbore…
Service Brakes — +0 more
Sep 28, 2026 · NHTSA 26V620000 · 850 vehicles
Mack Trucks, Inc. (Mack) is recalling certain 2026-2027 Anthem AN (4) and Pioneer PR (4) vehicles equipped with a tanker application package. Inaccurate axle load calculations may cause reduced braking performance while transporting smoothbore tanker trailers.
Service Brakes — Freightliner Cascadia 2020–2023 +0 more
Sep 9, 2026 · NHTSA 26V583000 · 2,404 vehicles
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Freightliner Cascadia and 2022 Western Star 49X vehicles previously repaired incorrectly under recall numbers 23V073 or 22V817. The brake modulator valves on the front axle may corrode…
Service Brakes — 2027 Peterbilt 548
Sep 1, 2026 · NHTSA 26V567000 · 58 vehicles
PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2027 Peterbilt 548 trucks. The front brake valve and hoses may be the incorrect size, which can delay the rear service brake application and release, as well as the trailer gladhand application times. As such,…
Service Brakes — +0 more
Aug 4, 2026 · NHTSA 26V506000 · 533 vehicles
Wabash National Corporation (Wabash) is recalling certain 2027 Van Trailers. The external antilock (ABS) malfunction indicator light may not be labeled. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard…
Service Brakes — +0 more
Jul 30, 2026 · NHTSA 26V501000 · 137 vehicles
Autocar, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain 2023-2027 E-ACTT terminal tractors. The Antilock Braking System (ABS) Electronic Control Unit (ECU) may be improperly secured, allowing the ABS ECU to separate.
Service Brakes — Blue Bird Vision School Bus 2022–2027
Jul 20, 2026 · NHTSA 26V466000 · 5,096 vehicles
Blue Bird Bus Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain 2022-2027 Vision school buses. The exhaust hanger cotter pin may contact the hydraulic brake line, damaging the line and causing a brake fluid leak.
Service Brakes — Blue Bird Vision Transit Bus 2022–2027
Jul 20, 2026 · NHTSA 26V467000 · 29 vehicles
Blue Bird Bus Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain 2022-2027 Vision transit buses. The exhaust hanger cotter pin may contact the hydraulic brake line, damaging the line and causing a brake fluid leak.
Service Brakes — 2027 Kenworth T680, Peterbilt 579 2026–2027
Jul 8, 2026 · NHTSA 26V442000 · 8 vehicles
PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2026-2027 Peterbilt 579 and 2027 Kenworth T680 tractors. The trailer air connection quick release (QR) valve in the air brake system may have been incorrectly installed, which can cause the trailer to become…
Service Brakes — Husqvarna Fe 501 S 2022–2024, Husqvarna Fe 350S 2022–2024 +0 more
Jul 8, 2026 · NHTSA 26V443000 · 6,257 vehicles
KTM North America, Inc. (KTM) is recalling certain 2022-2024 Husqvarna FE 501S, Husqvarna FE 350S, 2024 GasGas ES 350, and GasGas ES 500 motorcycles. During backwards rolling, the brake caliper may crack near the primary pin casting, which may cause the…

Questions

How many service brakes recalls are there?

NHTSA lists 1,690 vehicle recall campaigns for service brakes problems since model year 2000, covering about 47,334,025 vehicles as reported by manufacturers.

Which cars have the most service brakes complaints?

By owner complaints filed with NHTSA: Toyota Prius (4,454), Chevrolet Silverado 1500 (3,910), Ram 2500 (3,055). Popular models get more complaints simply because more are on the road.

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

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