Structure recalls

NHTSA lists 1,243 structure recalls since 2000, covering about 35,545,700 vehicles, 9 of them with a do-not-drive or park-outside warning. Owners have filed 82,251 complaints about structure problems.

1,243recalls since 2000

35.5 millionvehicles recalled

82,251owner complaints

9do-not-drive / park-outside

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Structure recalls per year

Models with the most structure complaints

Ford Explorer4,678

Toyota Sienna2,673

Ford Escape2,297

Toyota Tacoma1,872

Toyota Tundra1,729

Nissan Altima1,717

Dodge RAM 15001,537

Ford F-1501,536

Toyota 4runner1,479

Honda Odyssey1,332

Toyota Camry1,272

Chrysler Pacifica1,080

Hyundai Sonata1,023

Ford Focus998

Ford Edge959

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

Biggest structure recalls

Structure — Chevrolet Silverado 2000–2004, GMC Sierra 2000–2004, Chevrolet Avalanche 2002–2004, Cadillac Escalade Ext 2002–2004, Chevrolet Kodiak 2003–2004, GMC Topkick 2003–2004
Mar 17, 2004 · NHTSA 04V129000 · 3,662,211 vehicles
ON CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE GALVANIZED STEEL TAILGATE SUPPORT CABLES THAT RETAIN THE TAILGATE IN THE FULL OPEN (HORIZONTAL) POSITION MAY CORRODE, WEAKEN, AND EVENTUALLY FRACTURE. IF BOTH CABLES FRACTURED, THE TAILGATE WOULD…
Structure — Ford Explorer 2011–2019
Jan 19, 2024 · NHTSA 24V031000 · 1,889,110 vehicles
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2011-2019 Explorer vehicles. The A-pillar trim retention clips may not be properly engaged, allowing the trim to detach.
Structure — Ford F-150 2015–2018
Aug 31, 2018 · NHTSA 18V568000 · 1,619,112 vehicles
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Ford F-150 Regular Cab and SuperCrew Cab vehicles. If a front seat belt pretensioner deploys as the result of a crash, the sparks may ignite materials such as carpeting or insulation within the B-pillar…
Structure — Jeep Grand Cherokee 1993–1998, Jeep Liberty 2002–2007
Jun 19, 2013 · NHTSA 13V252000 · 1,560,000 vehicles
Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 1993-1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee and 2002-2007 Jeep Liberty vehicles. The fuel tanks in these vehicles are at risk of failure and leakage in certain rear impacts.
Structure — Ram 1500 2019–2022, Ram 2500 2019–2022, Ram 3500 2019–2022
Dec 8, 2022 · NHTSA 22V904000 · 1,224,078 vehicles
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2019-2022 Ram 1500, 2500, and 3500 pickup trucks. The tailgate may not latch properly due to misaligned tailgate strikers, which could result in the tailgate opening while driving.
Structure — Ram 1500 2015–2017, Ram 2500 2015–2017, Ram 3500 2015–2017
Jul 27, 2018 · NHTSA 18V486000 · 1,149,223 vehicles
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2015-2017 RAM 1500, 2500, and 3500 pickup trucks equipped with a power locking tailgate and either a 5 foot, 7 inch or 6 foot, 4 inch bed. The tailgate actuator limiter tab may fracture and cause the tailgate to…
Structure — Honda Pilot 2016–2022, Acura MDX 2014–2020, Honda Ridgeline 2017–2023, Honda Passport 2019–2023
Jun 4, 2026 · NHTSA 26V365000 · 965,561 vehicles
American Honda Motor Company (Honda) is recalling certain 2016-2022 Honda Pilot, 2017-2023 Ridgeline, 2019-2023 Passport, and 2014-2020 Acura MDX vehicles that were sold in Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine,…
Structure — Ford Explorer 2002–2003 +0 more
Sep 13, 2004 · NHTSA 04V442000 · 955,732 vehicles
ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE LIFTGATE GLASS STRUT MAY BECOME DISENGAGED OR THE HINGE MAY FRACTURE ALLOWING THE GLASS TO FALL AND POSSIBLY BREAK.

Latest structure recalls

Structure — +0 more
Oct 30, 2026 · NHTSA 26V723000 · 60 vehicles
MAC Trailer Mfg., Inc. (MAC) is recalling certain 2025-2027 Liquid Tank Trailers. The trailers may be missing the rear impact guards. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 223, "Rear…
Structure — +0 more
Oct 22, 2026 · NHTSA 26V702000 · 13,593 vehicles
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2023-2027 Thomas Built SAF-T-LINER C2 Jouley, 2025-2027 Thomas Built SAF-T-LINER C2, 2026-2027 Thomas Built SAF-T-LINER HDX2, and Thomas Built SAF-T-LINER EFX2 school buses. The wheelhouse body…
Structure — Ford F-150 2026–2027, 2026 Ford F-250 Sd, 2026 Ford F-350 Sd, 2026 Ford F-450 Sd
Oct 20, 2026 · NHTSA 26V689000 · 30,123 vehicles
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2026-2027 F-150, 2026 F-250 SD, F-350 SD, and F-450 SD vehicles. The left-side tailgate cable may fail under certain heavy load conditions.
Structure — Volvo Vnl (4) 2025–2026
Oct 15, 2026 · NHTSA 26V677000 · 5 vehicles
Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2025-2026 VNL (4) vehicles. The truck cabs may have loose or missing structural bolts.
Structure — +0 more
Oct 9, 2026 · NHTSA 26V665000 · 45 vehicles
Altec Industries, Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Digger Derrick vehicles. The front winch bumper may be secured with incorrect bolts, which can cause the bumper to detach from the vehicle.
Structure — +0 more
Oct 2, 2026 · NHTSA 26V637000 · 6,780 vehicles
Altec Industries, Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2020-2026 AA Series Aerial Device, 2021-2026 AN Series Aerial Device, 2023-2026 AM Series Aerial Device, and 2024-2026 Digger Derrick, and 2024-2025 A-Class vehicles. The turntable mounted platform access…
Structure — +0 more
Oct 1, 2026 · NHTSA 26V631000 · 3,096 vehicles
Mack Trucks, Inc. (Mack) is recalling certain 2026-2027 Anthem AN (4) and 2025-2027 Pioneer PR (4) vehicles. The intake and grille bezels may detach from the vehicle.
Structure — Freightliner Business Class M2 2025–2027
Oct 1, 2026 · NHTSA 26V635000 · 24 vehicles
Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) is recalling certain 2025-2027 Freightliner Business Class M2 vehicles. The underbody insulation may contact hot exhaust components.
Structure — +0 more
Sep 30, 2026 · NHTSA 26V626000 · 552 vehicles
Starcraft RV (Starcraft) is recalling certain 2022-2024 Super Lite Maxx travel trailers. The fasteners may fail, causing the fresh water tank to detach.
Structure — +0 more
Sep 30, 2026 · NHTSA 26V627000 · 489 vehicles
Highland Ridge RV (Highland Ridge) is recalling certain 2022-2024 Range Lite Air travel trailers. The fasteners may fail, causing the fresh water tank to detach.
Structure — Land Rover Range Rover Sport 2024–2027
Sep 24, 2026 · NHTSA 26V613000 · 1,073 vehicles
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2024-2026 Range Rover Sport vehicles. Cracks may develop in the rear subframe.
Structure — Forest River Cedar Creek 2025–2026
Sep 23, 2026 · NHTSA 26V608000 · 132 vehicles
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Cedar Creek fifth wheel recreational trailers. The sleeper sofa may block the bunkroom door.

Questions

How many structure recalls are there?

NHTSA lists 1,243 vehicle recall campaigns for structure problems since model year 2000, covering about 35,545,700 vehicles as reported by manufacturers.

Which cars have the most structure complaints?

By owner complaints filed with NHTSA: Ford Explorer (4,678), Toyota Sienna (2,673), Ford Escape (2,297). Popular models get more complaints simply because more are on the road.

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

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