Each brand carries a safety score from 0 to 100 and a letter grade, shown next to its name below. The score is deliberately built around how serious and recent a brand's recalls are, not how many it has, because a raw recall count mostly tracks how many cars a brand sells and how long its models have been on the road. A best-selling brand naturally racks up more recalls than a small or new one without being any less safe. The methodology explains exactly how the score is calculated.

If you already know the brand you want, jump to it with the letters below. If you are checking one specific vehicle rather than a whole brand, the VIN recall check is the faster route. You can also see which brands carry the heaviest recall load on the most recalled brands page.

A

  • Acura Recalls 69 recalls across 11 models C · 45 Safety score 45 of 100, grade C. Average recall-severity risk. Based on 69 recalls across 11 models, weighted by how serious and recent they are.
  • Alfa Romeo Recalls 30 recalls across 3 models C · 42 Safety score 42 of 100, grade C. Average recall-severity risk. Based on 30 recalls across 3 models, weighted by how serious and recent they are.
  • Aston Martin Recalls 24 recalls across 11 models C · 58 Safety score 58 of 100, grade C. Average recall-severity risk. Based on 24 recalls across 11 models, weighted by how serious and recent they are.
  • Audi Recalls 165 recalls across 35 models B · 65 Safety score 65 of 100, grade B. Below-average recall-severity risk. Based on 165 recalls across 35 models, weighted by how serious and recent they are.

B

  • Bentley Recalls 29 recalls across 7 models B · 65 Safety score 65 of 100, grade B. Below-average recall-severity risk. Based on 29 recalls across 7 models, weighted by how serious and recent they are.
  • BMW Recalls 261 recalls across 24 models C · 40 Safety score 40 of 100, grade C. Average recall-severity risk. Based on 261 recalls across 24 models, weighted by how serious and recent they are.
  • Buick Recalls 81 recalls across 10 models B · 67 Safety score 67 of 100, grade B. Below-average recall-severity risk. Based on 81 recalls across 10 models, weighted by how serious and recent they are.

C

  • Cadillac Recalls 126 recalls across 20 models C · 45 Safety score 45 of 100, grade C. Average recall-severity risk. Based on 126 recalls across 20 models, weighted by how serious and recent they are.
  • Chevrolet Recalls 372 recalls across 37 models C · 42 Safety score 42 of 100, grade C. Average recall-severity risk. Based on 372 recalls across 37 models, weighted by how serious and recent they are.
  • Chrysler Recalls 94 recalls across 6 models C · 45 Safety score 45 of 100, grade C. Average recall-severity risk. Based on 94 recalls across 6 models, weighted by how serious and recent they are.

D

  • Dodge Recalls 145 recalls across 13 models C · 46 Safety score 46 of 100, grade C. Average recall-severity risk. Based on 145 recalls across 13 models, weighted by how serious and recent they are.

F

  • Ferrari Recalls 28 recalls across 35 models C · 43 Safety score 43 of 100, grade C. Average recall-severity risk. Based on 28 recalls across 35 models, weighted by how serious and recent they are.
  • Fiat Recalls 24 recalls across 5 models D · 35 Safety score 35 of 100, grade D. Above-average recall-severity risk. Based on 24 recalls across 5 models, weighted by how serious and recent they are.
  • Ford Recalls 715 recalls across 30 models C · 48 Safety score 48 of 100, grade C. Average recall-severity risk. Based on 715 recalls across 30 models, weighted by how serious and recent they are.

G

  • Genesis Recalls 32 recalls across 8 models F · 11 Safety score 11 of 100, grade F. High recall-severity risk. Based on 32 recalls across 8 models, weighted by how serious and recent they are.
  • GMC Recalls 208 recalls across 14 models D · 38 Safety score 38 of 100, grade D. Above-average recall-severity risk. Based on 208 recalls across 14 models, weighted by how serious and recent they are.

H

  • Honda Recalls 167 recalls across 16 models C · 48 Safety score 48 of 100, grade C. Average recall-severity risk. Based on 167 recalls across 16 models, weighted by how serious and recent they are.
  • Hummer Recalls 2 recalls across 1 models A · 93 Safety score 93 of 100, grade A. Low recall-severity risk. Based on 2 recalls across 1 models, weighted by how serious and recent they are.
  • Hyundai Recalls 198 recalls across 21 models D · 26 Safety score 26 of 100, grade D. Above-average recall-severity risk. Based on 198 recalls across 21 models, weighted by how serious and recent they are.

I

  • Infiniti Recalls 61 recalls across 20 models B · 60 Safety score 60 of 100, grade B. Below-average recall-severity risk. Based on 61 recalls across 20 models, weighted by how serious and recent they are.
  • Isuzu Recalls 43 recalls across 10 models B · 68 Safety score 68 of 100, grade B. Below-average recall-severity risk. Based on 43 recalls across 10 models, weighted by how serious and recent they are.

J

  • Jaguar Recalls 80 recalls across 8 models B · 62 Safety score 62 of 100, grade B. Below-average recall-severity risk. Based on 80 recalls across 8 models, weighted by how serious and recent they are.
  • Jeep Recalls 210 recalls across 12 models C · 50 Safety score 50 of 100, grade C. Average recall-severity risk. Based on 210 recalls across 12 models, weighted by how serious and recent they are.

K

  • Kia Recalls 156 recalls across 22 models D · 22 Safety score 22 of 100, grade D. Above-average recall-severity risk. Based on 156 recalls across 22 models, weighted by how serious and recent they are.

L

  • Lamborghini Recalls 31 recalls across 8 models A · 80 Safety score 80 of 100, grade A. Low recall-severity risk. Based on 31 recalls across 8 models, weighted by how serious and recent they are.
  • Land Rover Recalls 107 recalls across 9 models C · 59 Safety score 59 of 100, grade C. Average recall-severity risk. Based on 107 recalls across 9 models, weighted by how serious and recent they are.
  • Lexus Recalls 74 recalls across 17 models C · 50 Safety score 50 of 100, grade C. Average recall-severity risk. Based on 74 recalls across 17 models, weighted by how serious and recent they are.
  • Lincoln Recalls 202 recalls across 12 models C · 52 Safety score 52 of 100, grade C. Average recall-severity risk. Based on 202 recalls across 12 models, weighted by how serious and recent they are.
  • Lucid Recalls 20 recalls across 2 models C · 51 Safety score 51 of 100, grade C. Average recall-severity risk. Based on 20 recalls across 2 models, weighted by how serious and recent they are.

M

  • Maserati Recalls 37 recalls across 9 models B · 66 Safety score 66 of 100, grade B. Below-average recall-severity risk. Based on 37 recalls across 9 models, weighted by how serious and recent they are.
  • Mazda Recalls 78 recalls across 15 models D · 32 Safety score 32 of 100, grade D. Above-average recall-severity risk. Based on 78 recalls across 15 models, weighted by how serious and recent they are.
  • McLaren Recalls 15 recalls across 15 models C · 42 Safety score 42 of 100, grade C. Average recall-severity risk. Based on 15 recalls across 15 models, weighted by how serious and recent they are.
  • Mercedes-Benz Recalls 376 recalls across 29 models C · 52 Safety score 52 of 100, grade C. Average recall-severity risk. Based on 376 recalls across 29 models, weighted by how serious and recent they are.
  • Mercury Recalls 16 recalls across 4 models F · 18 Safety score 18 of 100, grade F. High recall-severity risk. Based on 16 recalls across 4 models, weighted by how serious and recent they are.
  • Mini Recalls 33 recalls across 3 models B · 64 Safety score 64 of 100, grade B. Below-average recall-severity risk. Based on 33 recalls across 3 models, weighted by how serious and recent they are.
  • Mitsubishi Recalls 60 recalls across 11 models A · 80 Safety score 80 of 100, grade A. Low recall-severity risk. Based on 60 recalls across 11 models, weighted by how serious and recent they are.

N

  • Nissan Recalls 209 recalls across 29 models B · 65 Safety score 65 of 100, grade B. Below-average recall-severity risk. Based on 209 recalls across 29 models, weighted by how serious and recent they are.

P

  • Polestar Recalls 17 recalls across 3 models D · 29 Safety score 29 of 100, grade D. Above-average recall-severity risk. Based on 17 recalls across 3 models, weighted by how serious and recent they are.
  • Pontiac Recalls 13 recalls across 4 models C · 45 Safety score 45 of 100, grade C. Average recall-severity risk. Based on 13 recalls across 4 models, weighted by how serious and recent they are.
  • Porsche Recalls 114 recalls across 12 models C · 44 Safety score 44 of 100, grade C. Average recall-severity risk. Based on 114 recalls across 12 models, weighted by how serious and recent they are.

R

  • Ram Recalls 194 recalls across 8 models D · 33 Safety score 33 of 100, grade D. Above-average recall-severity risk. Based on 194 recalls across 8 models, weighted by how serious and recent they are.
  • Rivian Recalls 22 recalls across 3 models D · 28 Safety score 28 of 100, grade D. Above-average recall-severity risk. Based on 22 recalls across 3 models, weighted by how serious and recent they are.

S

  • Saab Recalls 5 recalls across 2 models D · 24 Safety score 24 of 100, grade D. Above-average recall-severity risk. Based on 5 recalls across 2 models, weighted by how serious and recent they are.
  • Saturn Recalls 9 recalls across 3 models D · 33 Safety score 33 of 100, grade D. Above-average recall-severity risk. Based on 9 recalls across 3 models, weighted by how serious and recent they are.
  • Scion Recalls 18 recalls across 6 models A · 93 Safety score 93 of 100, grade A. Low recall-severity risk. Based on 18 recalls across 6 models, weighted by how serious and recent they are.
  • Smart Recalls 5 recalls across 1 models A · 91 Safety score 91 of 100, grade A. Low recall-severity risk. Based on 5 recalls across 1 models, weighted by how serious and recent they are.
  • Subaru Recalls 102 recalls across 10 models C · 57 Safety score 57 of 100, grade C. Average recall-severity risk. Based on 102 recalls across 10 models, weighted by how serious and recent they are.
  • Suzuki Recalls 19 recalls across 4 models B · 68 Safety score 68 of 100, grade B. Below-average recall-severity risk. Based on 19 recalls across 4 models, weighted by how serious and recent they are.

T

  • Tesla Recalls 88 recalls across 6 models C · 43 Safety score 43 of 100, grade C. Average recall-severity risk. Based on 88 recalls across 6 models, weighted by how serious and recent they are.
  • Toyota Recalls 261 recalls across 27 models A · 81 Safety score 81 of 100, grade A. Low recall-severity risk. Based on 261 recalls across 27 models, weighted by how serious and recent they are.

V

  • Volkswagen Recalls 187 recalls across 21 models C · 47 Safety score 47 of 100, grade C. Average recall-severity risk. Based on 187 recalls across 21 models, weighted by how serious and recent they are.
  • Volvo Recalls 75 recalls across 19 models B · 60 Safety score 60 of 100, grade B. Below-average recall-severity risk. Based on 75 recalls across 19 models, weighted by how serious and recent they are.