What car has the most recalls?

Of the models we track, the Ford F-150 has the most recall campaigns on record, at 125 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

125 Ford Explorer

95 Ram 1500

92 Mercedes-Benz E-Class

90 Ford F-350

88 BMW X5

81 Ford Escape

81 Jeep Grand Cherokee

79 Ford F-450

76 Ford F-550

76 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

72 Mercedes-Benz GLE

72 Ford F-250

70 Mercedes-Benz C-Class

70 Ram 3500

The 50 most-recalled cars

#	Model	Recalls	Largest recall	Safety score
1	Ford F-150	125	4,381,878	D 30
2	Ford Explorer	95	1,889,110	B 66
3	Ram 1500	92	4,815,661	C 40
4	Mercedes-Benz E-Class	90	1,292,258	B 61
5	Ford F-350	88	4,381,878	C 59
6	BMW X5	81	917,106	D 25
7	Ford Escape	81	2,925,968	D 36
8	Jeep Grand Cherokee	79	4,815,661	B 65
9	Ford F-450	76	4,381,878	B 69
10	Ford F-550	76	4,381,878	A 82
11	Chevrolet Silverado 1500	72	3,640,162	D 22
12	Mercedes-Benz GLE	72	1,292,258	C 59
13	Ford F-250	70	4,381,878	C 48
14	Mercedes-Benz C-Class	70	1,292,258	B 64
15	Ram 3500	66	4,815,661	F 18
16	Ford Transit	64	1,456,417	B 73
17	Mercedes-Benz S-Class	64	1,292,258	D 34
18	Ram 2500	64	4,815,661	D 33
19	Jeep Wrangler	63	4,815,661	F 14
20	BMW 3 Series	61	917,106	C 57
21	BMW X3	61	917,106	D 30
22	Mercedes-Benz GLC	59	1,292,258	C 55
23	BMW 5 Series	57	917,106	B 62
24	Ford Mustang	56	2,147,323	F 9
25	Chevrolet Tahoe	54	3,640,162	F 16
26	Ford E-Series	54	1,456,417	A 97
27	Land Rover Range Rover	54	170,169	C 57
28	Toyota Tundra	54	2,230,661	A 80
29	Ford Expedition	49	4,381,878	C 56
30	GMC Sierra 1500	49	3,640,162	D 21
31	Subaru Outback	49	633,842	B 61
32	Land Rover Range Rover Sport	48	170,169	B 61
33	Lincoln Aviator	48	889,950	B 65
34	Ford Fusion	47	2,925,968	F 16
35	Lincoln Navigator	47	4,381,878	C 57
36	BMW X6	46	840,000	F 12
37	GMC Yukon	46	3,640,162	D 20
38	Honda CR-V	46	2,719,386	D 34
39	Hyundai Sonata	46	1,712,336	D 29
40	Ram 5500	46	4,815,661	F 11
41	Toyota RAV4	46	2,230,661	A 84
42	Toyota Sienna	46	1,830,752	B 79
43	Volkswagen Atlas	46	662,185	D 22
44	Chevrolet Suburban	45	3,640,162	F 19
45	Ford Ranger	45	4,381,878	F 17
46	Ram 4500	45	4,815,661	F 10
47	Ford Bronco	44	1,076,138	F 12
48	Ford Maverick	44	4,381,878	F 15
49	Hyundai Santa Fe	44	1,712,336	F 19
50	Ram ProMaster	44	1,033,433	B 75

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 125 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.