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Is My Car Recalled?

Check for open safety recalls on any US vehicle using live data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Free, instant, and no signup — recall repairs are always free from the manufacturer.

How vehicle recalls work

A safety recall is issued when a vehicle or part doesn’t meet federal safety standards or has a defect that creates a safety risk. The manufacturer — or NHTSA — initiates the recall, and owners are notified by mail.

If your vehicle is affected, contact any franchised dealer for that brand to schedule the free repair. You don’t need to have bought the car there. Keep proof of the repair for your records.

For the most accurate result, use your 17-character VIN (found on the dashboard by the windshield or inside the driver’s door jamb) at the official NHTSA recalls site.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I know if my car has been recalled?: Select your vehicle's make, model, and year above to see open safety recalls reported to the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). For a result tied to your specific vehicle, enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Is recall repair free?: Yes. By federal law, manufacturers must fix a safety recall at no cost to the owner, typically through a franchised dealer. This applies to vehicles up to 15 model years old.
What does a 'Do Not Drive' or 'Park Outside' recall mean?: These are the most serious recall advisories. 'Do Not Drive' means NHTSA advises against driving the vehicle until repaired. 'Park Outside' warns of a fire risk, so the vehicle should be parked away from structures until fixed.
Where does this recall data come from?: All recall information is pulled live from the official NHTSA recalls API (U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — api.nhtsa.gov/recalls). CodeOpx does not edit or store recall facts — we display the government source directly.
How often is recall data updated?: NHTSA publishes recalls as manufacturers file them. Our lookups refresh at least daily, so you see current campaigns.

Data source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — api.nhtsa.gov/recalls. See our data methodology.

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How vehicle recalls work

If your vehicle is affected, contact any franchised dealer for that brand to schedule the free repair. You don’t need to have bought the car there. Keep proof of the repair for your records.

For the most accurate result, use your 17-character VIN (found on the dashboard by the windshield or inside the driver’s door jamb) at the official NHTSA recalls site.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I know if my car has been recalled?

Select your vehicle's make, model, and year above to see open safety recalls reported to the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). For a result tied to your specific vehicle, enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Is recall repair free?

Yes. By federal law, manufacturers must fix a safety recall at no cost to the owner, typically through a franchised dealer. This applies to vehicles up to 15 model years old.

What does a 'Do Not Drive' or 'Park Outside' recall mean?

These are the most serious recall advisories. 'Do Not Drive' means NHTSA advises against driving the vehicle until repaired. 'Park Outside' warns of a fire risk, so the vehicle should be parked away from structures until fixed.

Where does this recall data come from?

All recall information is pulled live from the official NHTSA recalls API (U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — api.nhtsa.gov/recalls). CodeOpx does not edit or store recall facts — we display the government source directly.

How often is recall data updated?

NHTSA publishes recalls as manufacturers file them. Our lookups refresh at least daily, so you see current campaigns.

Is My Car Recalled?

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How vehicle recalls work

Frequently Asked Questions

Is My Car Recalled?

Check recalls by make

How vehicle recalls work

Frequently Asked Questions