What car has the most recalls?

Of the models we track, the Ford F-150 has the most recall campaigns on record, at 130 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

130 Ford Explorer

101 Ram 1500

91 Mercedes-Benz E-Class

90 Ford F-350

88 BMW X5

82 Ford Escape

82 Jeep Grand Cherokee

81 Ford F-450

76 Ford F-550

76 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

73 Mercedes-Benz GLE

73 Ford F-250

70 Mercedes-Benz C-Class

70 Jeep Wrangler

The 50 most-recalled cars

#	Model	Recalls	Largest recall	Safety score
1	Ford F-150	130	4,381,878	D 28
2	Ford Explorer	101	1,889,110	B 64
3	Ram 1500	91	4,815,661	C 41
4	Mercedes-Benz E-Class	90	1,292,258	B 61
5	Ford F-350	88	4,381,878	B 60
6	BMW X5	82	917,106	D 25
7	Ford Escape	82	2,925,968	D 37
8	Jeep Grand Cherokee	81	4,815,661	B 64
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 21
12	Mercedes-Benz GLE	73	1,292,258	C 59
13	Ford F-250	70	4,381,878	C 49
14	Mercedes-Benz C-Class	70	1,292,258	B 66
15	Jeep Wrangler	66	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	BMW 3 Series	63	917,106	C 41
19	Ram 2500	63	4,815,661	D 33
20	BMW X3	62	917,106	D 29
21	Ram 3500	61	4,815,661	D 34
22	BMW 5 Series	60	917,106	C 49
23	Mercedes-Benz GLC	59	1,292,258	C 57
24	Ford Mustang	58	2,147,323	F 10
25	Land Rover Range Rover	55	250,857	C 57
26	Toyota Tundra	55	2,230,661	A 81
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	GMC Sierra 1500	50	3,640,162	D 21
31	Lincoln Aviator	50	889,950	B 65
32	Lincoln Navigator	50	4,381,878	C 49
33	Subaru Outback	49	633,842	B 62
34	Ford Bronco	48	1,076,138	F 12
35	Ford Fusion	48	2,925,968	F 16
36	Honda CR-V	48	2,719,386	D 32
37	Land Rover Range Rover Sport	48	170,169	B 62
38	BMW X6	47	840,000	F 13
39	Ford Ranger	47	4,381,878	F 19
40	GMC Yukon	46	3,640,162	D 21
41	Hyundai Sonata	46	1,712,336	D 29
42	Toyota RAV4	46	2,230,661	A 84
43	Toyota Sienna	46	1,830,752	A 80
44	Volkswagen Atlas	46	662,185	D 23
45	Chevrolet Suburban	45	3,640,162	D 20
46	Chrysler Pacifica	45	4,815,661	D 27
47	Ford Maverick	45	4,381,878	F 12
48	Ram 5500	45	4,815,661	F 14
49	Ram ProMaster	45	1,033,433	B 73
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 130 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.