What car has the most recalls?

Of the models we track, the Ford F-150 has the most recall campaigns on record, at 132 from the 2010 model year on. High-volume, long-running models tend to top this list because there are simply more of them on the road over more years, not because they are the least safe.

Does a high recall count mean a car is unreliable?

Not on its own. Recall counts track how many vehicles a model sold and how long it has been on the market. A best-seller accrues more recalls than a niche model with the same defect rate. To judge how serious the recalls are rather than how many, look at the safety score on each model page.

Are recall repairs free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer, and most have no expiration. Enter your VIN on the recall check page to see the open recalls for your exact vehicle.

Most Recalled Cars: Models With the Most Recalls

Top 15 most-recalled models

Ford F-150

132 Ford Explorer

104 Ram 1500

94 Mercedes-Benz E-Class

90 Ford F-350

88 Jeep Grand Cherokee

76 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

73 Mercedes-Benz GLE

73 Ford F-250

71 Mercedes-Benz C-Class

71 Jeep Wrangler

The 50 most-recalled cars

#	Model	Recalls	Largest recall	Safety score
1	Ford F-150	132	4,381,878	D 28
2	Ford Explorer	104	1,889,110	B 66
3	Ram 1500	94	4,815,661	C 42
4	Mercedes-Benz E-Class	90	1,292,258	B 62
5	Ford F-350	88	4,381,878	B 60
6	Jeep Grand Cherokee	84	4,815,661	B 64
7	BMW X5	82	917,106	D 26
8	Ford Escape	82	2,925,968	D 38
9	Ford F-450	76	4,381,878	B 69
10	Ford F-550	76	4,381,878	A 82
11	Chevrolet Silverado 1500	73	3,640,162	D 22
12	Mercedes-Benz GLE	73	1,292,258	C 59
13	Ford F-250	71	4,381,878	C 51
14	Mercedes-Benz C-Class	71	1,292,258	B 64
15	Jeep Wrangler	67	4,815,661	F 14
16	Ford Transit	64	1,456,417	B 74
17	Mercedes-Benz S-Class	64	1,292,258	D 35
18	Ram 2500	64	4,815,661	D 35
19	BMW 3 Series	63	917,106	C 42
20	BMW X3	63	917,106	D 28
21	BMW 5 Series	61	917,106	C 48
22	Ram 3500	61	4,815,661	D 34
23	Ford Mustang	60	2,147,323	F 10
24	Mercedes-Benz GLC	60	1,292,258	C 54
25	Land Rover Range Rover	56	250,857	C 54
26	Toyota Tundra	55	2,230,661	A 82
27	Chevrolet Tahoe	54	3,640,162	F 17
28	Ford E-Series	54	1,456,417	A 97
29	Ford Expedition	52	4,381,878	C 48
30	Lincoln Aviator	51	889,950	B 66
31	GMC Sierra 1500	50	3,640,162	D 21
32	Lincoln Navigator	50	4,381,878	C 49
33	Ford Bronco	49	1,076,138	F 13
34	Subaru Outback	49	633,842	B 63
35	Ford Fusion	48	2,925,968	F 16
36	Ford Ranger	48	4,381,878	F 19
37	Honda CR-V	48	2,719,386	D 33
38	Land Rover Range Rover Sport	48	170,169	B 62
39	BMW X6	47	840,000	F 12
40	Chrysler Pacifica	47	4,815,661	D 27
41	Volkswagen Atlas	47	662,185	D 24
42	Ford Maverick	46	4,381,878	F 12
43	GMC Yukon	46	3,640,162	D 21
44	Hyundai Sonata	46	1,712,336	D 29
45	Ram ProMaster	46	1,033,433	B 74
46	Toyota RAV4	46	2,230,661	A 84
47	Toyota Sienna	46	1,830,752	A 80
48	Chevrolet Suburban	45	3,640,162	D 20
49	Ram 5500	45	4,815,661	F 14
50	Honda Pilot	44	2,719,386	D 39

Common questions about the most recalled cars

What car has the most recalls?: Of the models we track, the Ford F-150 has the most recall campaigns on record, at 132 from the 2010 model year on. High-volume, long-running models tend to top this list because there are simply more of them on the road over more years, not because they are the least safe.
Does a high recall count mean a car is unreliable?: Not on its own. Recall counts track how many vehicles a model sold and how long it has been on the market. A best-seller accrues more recalls than a niche model with the same defect rate. To judge how serious the recalls are rather than how many, look at the safety score on each model page.
Are recall repairs free?: Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer, and most have no expiration. Enter your VIN on the recall check page to see the open recalls for your exact vehicle.

Counts come from NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation and update as new recalls are filed. See the most recalled brands, the methodology, and data sources.