29 million vehicles were recalled last year: How to check if yours was impacted

(NEXSTAR) – Last year alone, more than 29 million vehicles were recalled in the U.S., with separate alerts initiated over a wheel detachment risk, the possibility of fuel tanks melting, and potential brake failure, to name a few.

As part of Vehicle Safety Recalls Week, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is encouraging Americans to check their vehicles for safety recalls.

Recalls issued last year impacted models across all major manufacturers.

More than 1 million Toyota, Lexus, and Subaru models, for example, were recalled due to faulty rearview cameras. Just months earlier, Toyota had to recall 519,000 vehicles and stop the sales of numerous others over an issue with their infotainment screens.

Kia had to recall more than 250,000 vehicles over an issue that could cause the fuel tanks to melt. A risk of detaching wheels prompted Honda to recall 406,000 Civics in November. Ford recalled over 312,000 2025 models because of a faulty module that could cause brake failure while driving.

Other major vehicle recalls issued last year impacted nearly 92,000 Jeeps, 301,000 Kias, and nearly all Tesla Cybertrucks.

Already this year, over 323,000 Nissan vehicles and 412,000 Ford SUVs have been recalled, and “do not drive” warnings have been issued for 225,000 vehicles.

If these or any other recalls have impacted your vehicle, you will typically receive a notice from the manufacturer, the dealership where you purchased the vehicle, your state, or even your insurance provider.

You don’t need to wait to be notified, either. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has a tool that allows you to search whether your vehicle has any active recalls. The tool can also search for recalls on car seats, tires, and vehicle equipment, as well as “investigations, complaints, and manufacturer communication.”

To check if your vehicle is impacted, you’ll need either your license plate number, Vehicle Identification Number (VIN), or the car’s make and model.

Once you’ve input your car’s identity, the NHTSA will show whether there have been any unrepaired recalls associated with your vehicle in the last 15 years. Already repaired recalls will not be listed.

Very recently announced recalls may also not be listed, as well as those issued by small vehicle manufacturers, non-safety recall campaigns by manufacturers, and recalls impacting international vehicles.

You can also search many vehicle models dating back to the 1940s – a 1972 recall over the windshield wipers impacted Volkswagen models from 1949 through 1969 – to review recalls, investigations, and complaints related to them.

The NHTSA notes that vehicle recalls are repaired for free by manufacturer dealerships.

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