Visibility recalls

NHTSA lists 536 visibility recalls since 2000, covering about 27,625,673 vehicles. Owners have filed 53,373 complaints about visibility problems.

536recalls since 2000

27.6 millionvehicles recalled

53,373owner complaints

0do-not-drive / park-outside

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Visibility recalls per year

Models with the most visibility complaints

Ford F-1502,771

Subaru Outback2,065

Chevrolet Equinox1,548

Toyota Camry1,375

Jeep Grand Cherokee1,373

Subaru Forester1,254

Jeep Liberty1,181

Ford Explorer1,009

Honda Civic978

Nissan Murano713

Hyundai Sonata631

Ford Escape603

Honda CR-V602

Nissan Altima544

Toyota Highlander529

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

Biggest visibility recalls

Visibility — Toyota Camry 2007–2009, 2009 Toyota Corolla, Toyota RAV4 2007–2009, Toyota Tundra 2007–2008, 2008 Toyota Highlander, Toyota Sequoia 2008–2009 +7 more
Oct 10, 2012 · NHTSA 12V491000 · 2,519,424 vehicles
Toyota is recalling certain model year 2007-2009 Camry, Camry Hybrid, RAV4, Corolla, Corolla Matrix, Tundra, Sequoia, Highlander, Highlander Hybrid, Yaris, Scion xB, Scion xD and Pontiac Vibe vehicles. The power window master switch assemblies in some of…
Visibility — Toyota Camry 2007–2009, Toyota Corolla 2009–2011, Toyota RAV4 2006–2011, Toyota Tundra 2009–2011, Toyota Highlander 2008–2011, Toyota Sequoia 2009–2011 +7 more
Oct 22, 2015 · NHTSA 15V689000 · 1,814,284 vehicles
Toyota Motor Company (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2009-2011 Tundra, Sequoia, Corolla, Corolla Matrix and Scion xB, 2008-2011 Highlander and Highlander Hybrid, 2007 Camry and Camry Hybrid, 2009 Camry and Camry Hybrid, 2006-2011 RAV4, 2006-2010…
Visibility — Tesla Model 3 2017–2022, Tesla Model Y 2020–2022, Tesla Model S 2021–2022, Tesla Model X 2021–2022
Sep 19, 2022 · NHTSA 22V702000 · 1,096,762 vehicles
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2017-2022 Model 3, 2020-2022 Model Y, and 2021-2022 Model S and Model X vehicles. The window automatic reversal system may not react correctly after detecting an obstruction. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with…
Visibility — Ford F-150 2000–2001, Ford Focus 2000–2001, Ford Taurus 2000–2001, Ford Expedition 2000–2001, Ford F-250 2000–2001, Mercury Sable 2000–2001 +9 more
Aug 8, 2001 · NHTSA 01V258000 · 1,083,000 vehicles
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS, SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, AND LIGHT AND MEDIUM DUTY PICKUP TRUCKS. A SWITCH LOCATED IN THE PLASTIC COVER OF THE WIPER MOTOR GEAR CASE COULD MALFUNCTION AND OVERHEAT, POTENTIALLY RESULTING IN LOSS OF INTERMITTENT WIPER…
Visibility — Mercedes-Benz E350 2006–2009, Mercedes-Benz E320 2003–2009, Mercedes-Benz C230 2003–2007, Mercedes-Benz E500 2003–2006, Mercedes-Benz C350 2006–2007, Mercedes-Benz AMG E55 2003–2006 +18 more
Dec 20, 2019 · NHTSA 19V918000 · 747,928 vehicles
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2001-2011 vehicles. The bonding between the glass panel and the sliding roof frame may deteriorate, possibly resulting in the glass panel detaching from the vehicle. For a full list of the affected models…
Visibility — Honda Accord 2018–2020, Honda Accord Hybrid 2018–2020, Honda Insight 2019–2020
Dec 10, 2020 · NHTSA 20V771000 · 737,233 vehicles
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Accord Sedan, Accord Hybrid, and 2019-2020 Insight vehicles. A software error may cause intermittent or continuous disruptions in communication between the Body Control Module (BCM) and other…
Visibility — Chevrolet Equinox 2014–2015, GMC Terrain 2014–2015
Mar 17, 2022 · NHTSA 22V165000 · 681,509 vehicles
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2014-2015 Chevrolet Equinox and GMC Terrain vehicles. The ball joints in the windshield wiper module may corrode, causing one or both windshield wipers to fail.
Visibility — Toyota Corolla 2003–2004, Pontiac Vibe 2003–2004, Toyota Matrix 2003–2004
Apr 10, 2008 · NHTSA 08V162000 · 662,178 vehicles
TOYOTA IS RECALLING 662,178 MY 2003-2004 COROLLA, COROLLA MATRIX AND PONTIAC VIBE VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH POWER WINDOWS. THE DRIVER AND FRONT PASSENGER DOOR GLASS BOLTS MAY LOOSEN AND COME OFF, CAUSING THE DOOR GLASS TO SEPARATE FROM THE WINDOW REGULATOR. DUE…

Latest visibility recalls

Visibility — 2026 Ford Bronco
Nov 2, 2026 · NHTSA 26V725000 · 330 vehicles
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2026 Bronco vehicles. A wiper arm nut on the driver-side may loosen, causing the windshield wipers to detach.
Visibility — Cadillac Optiq 2025–2027
Sep 24, 2026 · NHTSA 26V612000 · 29,347 vehicles
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2025-2027 Cadillac OPTIQ vehicles. When closed using the key fob's express-up function, the front windows may fail to detect an obstruction and reverse direction. As such, these vehicles fail to conform to Federal…
Visibility — 2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee, 2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee L
Aug 13, 2026 · NHTSA 26V529000 · 81 vehicles
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee and Grand Cherokee L vehicles. Due to a software issue in the body control module (BCM), the windshield wipers may fail.
Visibility — 2027 International Lt, 2027 International Mv, 2027 International Hv, 2027 International Rh, 2027 International Hx
Aug 6, 2026 · NHTSA 26V516000 · 49 vehicles
International Motors, LLC (International) is recalling certain 2027 HV, HX, LT, MV, and RH trucks. A retaining nut in the wiper assembly may loosen, causing both windshield wipers to disconnect from the motor.
Visibility — Ford Mustang 2024–2026 +0 more
Jun 30, 2026 · NHTSA 26V418000 · 67,994 vehicles
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024-2026 Mustang and 2025-2026 Mustang GTD vehicles. During certain cold temperature conditions, the windshield wipers may function only at their high-speed setting and the washing system may fail to function…
Visibility — 2017 Ford Escape
Jun 9, 2026 · NHTSA 26V374000 · 18,124 vehicles
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017 Escape vehicles previously repaired incorrectly under recall number 16V617. The power-operated windows may exert excessive force when encountering an object, before they automatically reverse. As such, these…
Visibility — 2026 Subaru Forester, 2026 Subaru Forester Hybrid
May 28, 2026 · NHTSA 26V346000 · 69,663 vehicles
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2026 Forester and Forester Hybrid vehicles. The sliding glass panel of the power moonroof assembly may have been improperly bonded to the sliding frame, allowing the glass panel to detach from the vehicle.
Visibility — +0 more
May 12, 2026 · NHTSA 26V300000 · 197 vehicles
Nova Bus (US) Inc. (Nova Bus) is recalling certain 2019-2020 LFS Artic and 2019-2023 LFS transit buses. The driver's speaker hole door may have been built with the prime glazing manufacturer DOT code mark missing. As such, these vehicles fail to conform to…
Visibility — +0 more
May 12, 2026 · NHTSA 26V302000 · 285 vehicles
Piaggio Group Americas, Inc. (PGA) is recalling certain 2026 Vespa GTV 310, Vespa Primavera 150, and Vespa Primavera 50 motorcycles in the color Officina 8. The convex mirror warning "objects in mirror are closer than they appear," is missing.
Visibility — 2026 Blue Bird All American Transit Bus
Apr 17, 2026 · NHTSA 26V245000 · 6 vehicles
Blue Bird Bus Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain 2026 All American transit buses. The retention nuts between the wiper blades and the mounting arms may have been improperly tightened.
Visibility — Blue Bird All American School Bus 2026–2027, 2026 Blue Bird All American School Bus (electric)
Apr 17, 2026 · NHTSA 26V246000 · 103 vehicles
Blue Bird Bus Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain 2026-2027 All American school buses. The retention nuts between the wiper blades and the mounting arms may have been improperly tightened.
Visibility — 2026 Audi Q3
Apr 1, 2026 · NHTSA 26V209000 · 6,077 vehicles
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2026 Q3 vehicles. Incorrect software may allow remote sunroof closing from a distance that prevents the operator from clearly seeing the sunroof. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the…

Questions

How many visibility recalls are there?

NHTSA lists 536 vehicle recall campaigns for visibility problems since model year 2000, covering about 27,625,673 vehicles as reported by manufacturers.

Which cars have the most visibility complaints?

By owner complaints filed with NHTSA: Ford F-150 (2,771), Subaru Outback (2,065), Chevrolet Equinox (1,548). Popular models get more complaints simply because more are on the road.

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

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