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Software recalls · Updated October 2, 2026

Top Software Recalls by Impact

The largest software recalls on record: every campaign affecting more than 500,000 vehicles, ranked by vehicles affected.

Recalls over 500k vehicles
36
Total vehicles affected
49,880,512
Average vehicles per recall
1,385,570

Largest recalls

Sorted by vehicles affected. Select a recall for full details.

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Cruise Control cannot be Cancelled
5/17/2018Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)4,815,66176.99%
PEDAL ENTRAPMENT
10/5/2009Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing4,445,0560%
Trailer Lighting and Brakes May Not Function/FMVSS 108
Related 1
2/20/2026Ford Motor Company4,381,87865.65%
Frontal Air Bags May Not Deploy
9/8/2016General Motors, LLC3,640,16290.3%
Incorrect Font Size on Warning Lights/FMVSS 105
Related 1
1/30/2024Tesla, Inc.2,193,8690%
Autopilot Controls Insufficient to Prevent Misuse
12/12/2023Tesla, Inc.2,031,22098.83%
Software May Fail to Detect Unlatched Hood
7/24/2024Tesla, Inc.1,849,63899.3%
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION CONTROL MODULE SOFTWARE
8/4/2011Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)1,512,1070%
Vehicle May Rollaway
12/20/2017Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)1,482,87459.47%
Radio Software Security Vulnerabilities
7/23/2015Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)1,416,90398.79%
Unexpected Downshift Can Cause Loss of Control
Related 1
4/14/2026Ford Motor Company1,392,9350%
Inaccurate Vehicle Location for Emergency Services
2/5/2021Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC1,292,25895.32%
No Back-Up Camera Display Image/FMVSS 111
9/12/2019Nissan North America, Inc.1,228,83080.42%
Power Windows May Pinch/FMVSS 118
9/19/2022Tesla, Inc.1,096,76299.41%
Rearview Camera Image May Not Display
Related 1
5/9/2025Ford Motor Company1,076,13890.42%
Rearview Camera Image May Not Display/FMVSS 111
Related 1
6/13/2024Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)1,033,43391.4%
Disabled Electronic Stability Control/FMVSS 126
9/5/2024Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)1,025,43271.51%
Rearview Camera Image May Not Display/FMVSS 111
Related 1
10/30/2025Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing1,024,40781.09%
Air Bag may not Detect Passenger in Seat
3/25/2014Nissan North America, Inc.989,70186.77%
Incorrectly Displayed Rearview Camera Image/FMVSS 111
Related 1
3/3/2026Ford Motor Company889,95012.38%
Low Pressure Fuel Pump May Fail
7/7/2025Ford Motor Company850,3180%
Rearview Camera Image May Not Display
Related 1
3/3/2026Ford Motor Company849,31085.69%
Rearview Camera Image May Fail to Display/FMVSS 111
Related 1
8/13/2026Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)844,0270%
Seat Belt Chime May Not Activate/FMVSS 208
2/1/2022Tesla, Inc.817,14397.66%
ECU Malfunction May Impact Safety Systems
10/11/2024Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems, LLC744,2460%
Vehicle Rollaway Risk
Related 1
6/24/2026Ford Motor Company741,1950%
Running Lights May Not Deactivate/FMVSS 108
Rework Gen 2
12/8/2022General Motors, LLC740,10898.07%
BCM Software Malfunction/FMVSS 103/111
12/10/2020Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)737,23395.5%
TPMS Light May Not Remain Illuminated/FMVSS 138
12/17/2024Tesla, Inc.696,28199.93%
Cracked Fuel Injector May Leak and Cause a Fire
Rework Gen 5Related 1
7/11/2025Ford Motor Company694,2710%
Pedestrian Warning Sound May Be Obscured/FMVSS 141
Rework Gen 3
4/12/2022Tesla, Inc.594,89499.73%
Instrument Panel Failure
9/11/2025Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing591,37749.54%
Pedestrian Warning Sound May Be Obscured/FMVSS 141
Rework Gen 2Related 1
2/4/2022Tesla, Inc.578,6070%
Unexpected Downshift Can Cause Loss of Control
Related 1
6/17/2024Ford Motor Company552,18853.2%
Cracked Fuel Injector May Leak and Cause a Fire
Rework Gen 2Related 1
11/18/2022Ford Motor Company521,746100%
Blank Instrument Cluster Display/FMVSS 101, 108, 114, 208
Related 1
8/6/2026Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing508,3540%
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