Users can search for issued recalls by entering a model’s vehicle identification number, which is both noted on a car or truck’s title and can be found at the dashboard on the driver’s side of the vehicle, or on the driver’s side door on the door post. However, it can be difficult or downright impossible for a manufacturer to contact second or third owners, which helps explain why older models typically have the highest percentages of uncorrected recalls.įortunately, NHTSA maintains a free searchable online database at that allows consumers to determine if cars they currently own – as well as those they’re considering buying in the resale market – are at risk because of uncorrected safety-related recalls. Whenever a safety-related recall is issued the automaker is required to contact every owner of record for that particular model by mail. General Motors: 32 recalls, 3,371,302 units.Mercedes-Benz: 33 recalls, 969,993 units.Fiat-Chrysler/Stellantis: 38 recalls, 3,041,431 units.Volkswagen Group: 45 recalls, 1,040,885 units.Here are the 10 automakers that have initiated the most recall campaigns during 2022 and the total number of vehicles involved: Of note, while Tesla issued 20 recalls during 2022 that affected nearly 3.8 million vehicles, many of them were able to be addressed by over-the-air updates. Thus, it’s no surprise Carfax reports that more than 50 million vehicles continue to be driven with one or more known issues that have yet to be repaired.
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