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Software recalls · Updated October 12, 2026

Recall Charts and Statistics

Software recalls and affected vehicles by year, with a breakdown of each recent year by manufacturer and component.

Software Recall Statistics

All years, as of October 12, 2026. Hover a year to see its largest recall.

Yearly Statistics

The largest recall each year and its share of all vehicles affected that year.

YearSoftware RecallsAffected VehiclesTop Recall% of Total
202612415,433,778
Ford Motor Company
Trailer Lighting and Brakes May Not Function/FMVSS 108
4,381,878 vehicles
28.4%
202520413,431,105
Ford Motor Company
Rearview Camera Image May Not Display
1,076,138 vehicles
8.0%
202418614,872,204
Tesla, Inc.
Incorrect Font Size on Warning Lights/FMVSS 105
2,193,869 vehicles
14.8%
20231546,319,392
Tesla, Inc.
Autopilot Controls Insufficient to Prevent Misuse
2,031,220 vehicles
32.1%
202212010,301,334
Tesla, Inc.
Power Windows May Pinch/FMVSS 118
1,096,762 vehicles
10.6%
20211105,277,264
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
Inaccurate Vehicle Location for Emergency Services
1,292,258 vehicles
24.5%
2020684,683,127
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
BCM Software Malfunction/FMVSS 103/111
737,233 vehicles
15.7%
2019624,859,331
Nissan North America, Inc.
No Back-Up Camera Display Image/FMVSS 111
1,228,830 vehicles
25.3%
2018728,796,409
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Cruise Control cannot be Cancelled
4,815,661 vehicles
54.7%
2017494,396,509
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Vehicle May Rollaway
1,482,874 vehicles
33.7%
2016656,580,923
General Motors, LLC
Frontal Air Bags May Not Deploy
3,640,162 vehicles
55.3%
2015734,416,871
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Radio Software Security Vulnerabilities
1,416,903 vehicles
32.1%
2014615,219,939
Nissan North America, Inc.
Air Bag may not Detect Passenger in Seat
989,701 vehicles
19.0%
2013411,730,480
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
Brakes may Unexpectedly Apply
344,187 vehicles
19.9%
201221593,840
Hyundai Motor America
Occupant Classification Systems
199,118 vehicles
33.5%
2011181,569,825
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION CONTROL MODULE SOFTWARE
1,512,107 vehicles
96.3%
201037167,298
Hyundai Motor America
STEERING GEAR ASSEMBLY
138,354 vehicles
82.7%
2009224,692,696
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
PEDAL ENTRAPMENT
4,445,056 vehicles
94.7%
200812481,888
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
UNDERBODY HEAT SHIELDS/FUEL SYSTEM COMPONENTS
412,000 vehicles
85.5%
200712446,197
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
ABS ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE
296,550 vehicles
66.5%
200613658,459
Ford Motor Company
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER SOFTWARE/FMVSS 135
211,432 vehicles
32.1%
200512271,166
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
UNINTENDED VEHICLE MOVEMENT
250,433 vehicles
92.4%
2004957,038
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
DAIMLERCHRYSLER/POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE
34,561 vehicles
60.6%
2003527,503
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
DAIMLERCHRYSLER/IDLE SPEED
19,500 vehicles
70.9%
200200N/AN/A
2001463,647
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
DAIMLERCHRYSLER/INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
43,000 vehicles
67.6%
200096,736
Porsche Cars North America, Inc.
PORSCHE/FUEL LEVER GAUGE
2,734 vehicles
40.6%
1999558,147
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
DAIMLERCHRYSLER/AIR BAG CONTROL MODULE
46,193 vehicles
79.4%
1998280,747
DESIGNTECH INTERNATIONAL INC.
DESIGNTECH/REMOTE CAR STARTER
50,000 vehicles
61.9%
199700N/AN/A
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