Steering recalls

NHTSA lists 1,074 steering recalls since 2000, covering about 30,692,247 vehicles, 37 of them with a do-not-drive or park-outside warning. Owners have filed 122,532 complaints about steering problems.

1,074recalls since 2000

30.7 millionvehicles recalled

122,532owner complaints

37do-not-drive / park-outside

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Steering recalls per year

Models with the most steering complaints

Ford Fusion5,781

Chevrolet Malibu5,370

Ford Escape3,951

Chevrolet Cobalt3,890

Ford Explorer3,828

Jeep Wrangler3,496

Pontiac G63,110

Ram 15002,682

Honda Civic2,534

Ford F-250 Sd2,470

Hyundai Sonata2,352

Ford Focus2,100

Ford F-1501,864

Dodge RAM 25001,811

Honda CR-V1,779

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

Biggest steering recalls

Steering — Honda CR-V 2023–2025, Honda Civic 2022–2025, Honda HR-V 2023–2025, Honda CR-V Hybrid 2023–2025, 2025 Honda Civic Hybrid, Acura Integra 2023–2025 +5 more
Oct 3, 2024 · NHTSA 24V744000 · 1,693,199 vehicles
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2023-2025 Acura Integra, Civic Type R, CR-V Hybrid, CR-V, HR-V, 2022-2025 Civic, Civic Hatchback, 2024-2025 Acura Integra Type S, 2025 CR-V Fuel Cell EV, Civic Hybrid, and Civic Hatchback Hybrid vehicles.…
Steering — Chevrolet Malibu 2004–2009, 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt, Pontiac G6 2005–2009, Saturn Ion 2004–2007, Chevrolet Hhr 2009–2010, Saturn Aura 2008–2009 +1 more
Mar 31, 2014 · NHTSA 14V153000 · 1,373,177 vehicles
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2004-2006 and 2008-2009 Chevrolet Malibu, 2004-2006 Malibu Maxx, 2009-2010 HHR (non-turbo), 2010 Cobalt, 2008-2009 Saturn Aura and 2004-2007 Ion, and 2005-2009 Pontiac G6. In the affected vehicles, there…
Steering — Ford Fusion 2014–2018, Lincoln MKZ 2014–2018
Mar 12, 2018 · NHTSA 18V167000 · 1,301,986 vehicles
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Lincoln MKZ and Ford Fusion vehicles. The steering wheel retaining bolt may loosen allowing the steering wheel to detach while driving.
Steering — Jeep Wrangler 2021–2025, Jeep Gladiator 2021–2025, Jeep Wrangler 4XE 2021–2025
Jun 4, 2026 · NHTSA 26V363000 · 1,076,999 vehicles
Park outside
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021-2025 Jeep Wrangler, Wrangler 4XE, and Jeep Gladiator vehicles. The electric hydraulic power steering pump wiring may overheat and cause a vehicle fire, even when the vehicle is parked with the ignition in the…
Steering — Chevrolet Cobalt 2005–2010, Pontiac G5 2007–2010
Mar 3, 2010 · NHTSA 10V073000 · 1,050,889 vehicles
GENERAL MOTORS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005-2010 CHEVROLET COBALT AND MODEL YEAR 2007-2010 PONTIAC G5 VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH ELECTRIC POWER STEERING. THE DRIVER MAY EXPERIENCE A SUDDEN LOSS OF POWER STEERING ASSIST THAT COULD OCCUR AT ANY TIME WHILE…
Steering — 2015 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, 2015 GMC Sierra 1500, 2015 Chevrolet Tahoe, 2015 GMC Yukon, 2015 Chevrolet Suburban, 2015 Cadillac Escalade
Sep 7, 2018 · NHTSA 18V586000 · 1,015,918 vehicles
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, Tahoe and Suburban, GMC Sierra 1500 and Yukon, and Cadillac Escalade vehicles. Electric power steering (EPS) assist may be lost momentarily, followed by a sudden return of EPS assist.
Steering — Chrysler Town And Country 2008–2010, Dodge Grand Caravan 2008–2010, Dodge Nitro 2007–2011
Jul 7, 2020 · NHTSA 20V396000 · 925,239 vehicles
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2008-2010 Chrysler Town and Country and Dodge Grand Caravan and 2007-2011 Dodge Nitro vehicles. These vehicles may have a loose or missing brand emblem in the center of the steering wheel. The loose emblem or the…
Steering — Ram 2500 2014–2018, Ram 3500 2013–2018
Jan 25, 2019 · NHTSA 19V021000 · 795,575 vehicles
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2013-2018 Ram 3500 and 2014-2018 Ram 3500 Chassis Cab and Ram 2500 vehicles. The outboard steering linkage jam nut may loosen, allowing one end of the drag link to separate.

Latest steering recalls

Steering — Chevrolet Express 2025–2026, GMC Savana 2025–2026
Oct 29, 2026 · NHTSA 26V718000 · 12,728 vehicles
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Chevrolet Express and GMC Savana vehicles. The steering gear assembly may have a nut that was not properly tightened.
Steering — Honda Pilot 2023–2025, Acura MDX 2022–2024, Acura TLX 2021–2025
Oct 29, 2026 · NHTSA 26V721000 · 635,808 vehicles
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2021-2025 Acura TLX, 2022-2024 Acura MDX, and 2023-2025 Pilot vehicles. The software for the electric power steering (EPS) assist may cause the EPS system to enter a failsafe mode, resulting in a loss of…
Steering — +11 more
Oct 23, 2026 · NHTSA 26V705000 · 490 vehicles
Forest River Bus, LLC (Forest River) is recalling certain transit buses. Please see above for a complete list of makes and models. The steering caster bushing may have been improperly tightened allowing the bolt to come loose.
Steering — Ram Promaster 2022–2026, Ram Promaster BEV 2024–2026
Sep 29, 2026 · NHTSA 26V621000 · 265,512 vehicles
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2022-2026 Ram 1500 Promaster, Ram 2500 Promaster, Ram 3500 Promaster, and 2024-2026 Ram 3500 Electric (EV) vehicles. Water may enter the electric power steering wiring harness, which can disable power steering…
Steering — 2026 Lexus RX, 2026 Toyota Grand Highlander, 2026 Lexus RX Hybrid, 2026 Lexus Tx, 2026 Toyota Grand Highlander Hybrid, 2026 Lexus Tx Hybrid
Sep 17, 2026 · NHTSA 26V598000 · 617 vehicles
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2026 Lexus TX350, RX350 Hybrid, RX350, RX500 Hybrid, TX500 Hybrid, Toyota Grand Highlander, and Grand Highlander Hybrid vehicles. Due to a manufacturing error, the front steering knuckles…
Steering — 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan, Volkswagen Atlas 2018–2019, Audi Q3 2019–2021
Sep 11, 2026 · NHTSA 26V590000 · 208,724 vehicles
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018 Tiguan, 2018-2019 Atlas, and 2019-2021 Audi Q3 vehicles. One of the bolts that attaches the steering rack to the subframe may corrode and break. If this happens, the steering rack…
Steering — Land Rover Range Rover 2016–2017
Aug 13, 2026 · NHTSA 26V527000 · 14 vehicles
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Range Rover vehicles. The front suspension knuckles may have been replaced with incorrect parts during a prior recall remedy repair.
Steering — BMW X3 2024–2026
Aug 12, 2026 · NHTSA 26V524000 · 13 vehicles
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2024-2026 X3 sDrive30i, X3 30 xDrive, and X3 M50 xDrive vehicles. The steering spindle may have been incorrectly attached to the steering column.
Steering — +0 more
Aug 6, 2026 · NHTSA 26V509000 · 341 vehicles
Mack Trucks, Inc. (Mack) is recalling certain 2025 TerraPro trucks. The steering gearbox fasteners may loosen.
Steering — Honda CMX500 2017–2025, Honda CMX300 2017–2026
Jul 30, 2026 · NHTSA 26V500000 · 43,913 vehicles
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2017-2023, 2025 CMX500, 2017-2023, 2025-2026 CMX300, and 2025 Honda SCL500 motorcycles. The handlebar lock screw may loosen and detach.
Steering — 2026 Volvo Vn, 2026 Volvo Vhd, Volvo Vnl (4) 2026–2027, 2026 Volvo Vah, Volvo Vnr (4) 2026–2027
Jul 9, 2026 · NHTSA 26V444000 · 3,858 vehicles
Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2026 VOLVO VAH, VN, VHD, 2026-2027 VNL (4) and VNR (4) vehicles. The steering knuckles may have been manufactured with insufficiently tightened steering arms.
Steering — +0 more
Jun 24, 2026 · NHTSA 26V405000 · 293 vehicles
Harbinger Motors Inc (Harbinger) is recalling certain 2026 Step Van and 2025 Stripped Chassis vehicles. The steering gear mounting bolts may come loose or break.

Questions

How many steering recalls are there?

NHTSA lists 1,074 vehicle recall campaigns for steering problems since model year 2000, covering about 30,692,247 vehicles as reported by manufacturers.

Which cars have the most steering complaints?

By owner complaints filed with NHTSA: Ford Fusion (5,781), Chevrolet Malibu (5,370), Ford Escape (3,951). Popular models get more complaints simply because more are on the road.

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

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