Consumer Alert: Time to Check for Vehicle Safety Recalls

As Americans change their clocks this weekend, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration urges everyone to also check for open vehicle safety recalls. Vehicle Safety Recalls Week runs through March 8, reminding Americans of the importance of safety recalls and having them repaired immediately.

Last year, 997 safety recalls were issued for vehicles and vehicle equipment, including tires and car seats. More than 29 million vehicles were recalled in 2025, highlighting the importance of checking for recalls and completing much-needed recall repairs.

Additionally, more than 1.1 million pieces of vehicle equipment, nearly 745,000 car seats, and more than 145,000 tires were also recalled last year. Owners can protect themselves, their loved ones, and others by checking for recalls and having any open ones fixed promptly.  

Vehicle recall repairs are FREE at your vehicle manufacturer’s dealership. If you have an open recall, call your vehicle manufacturer’s dealership immediately to schedule your free recall repair. 
 

How to Check for Recalls 

• Use NHTSA’s Recalls Lookup Tool to check your vehicle identification number, license plate number, or vehicle equipment for any open recalls.
• Download NHTSA’s SaferCar app and let it check automatically for you.  
• If your vehicle does have a recall, call your automaker’s local dealership to schedule the free recall repair.
• Follow any instructions from the automaker, including any “do not drive” or “park outside” warnings.
• For car seats, tires, and other equipment, contact the retailer where you purchased the item.
• Sign up for email notifications for future safety recalls.

If you think your vehicle may have a safety defect that isn’t part of a current recall, contact NHTSA online or call the agency’s Vehicle Safety Hotline at 888-327-4236, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Eastern.