Open Recall Status

OPEN RECALLS
ON THIS EXACT VIN.

Active and unresolved safety recalls from NHTSA — specific to this vehicle's VIN, not just the model year. Know before you buy whether the prior owner ever got it fixed.

NHTSA open recall status

Recall completion verification

Component and part details

Safety risk description

Recall campaign number

Manufacturer remedy information

What's Included

Every Recall Detail
That Matters to Safety

Our NHTSA recall check pulls the official federal database and maps each recall campaign directly to your specific VIN — not just your model year — so you see exactly which recalls apply and whether they were repaired.

Open Recalls

All active NHTSA safety recalls that have been issued for this VIN but have not yet been completed. Open recalls represent real unresolved safety risks — a brake defect, airbag inflator, or fuel system issue the manufacturer must fix for free.

Recall Completion

VIN-level confirmation of whether a recall was remedied at an authorized dealership. Manufacturers report completed repair records back to NHTSA, and we surface that status clearly — complete, incomplete, or unknown — for every campaign.

Component Detail

The exact system and part affected by each recall — engine, steering, electrical, occupant restraints, fuel system, tires — so you know precisely what the defect involves and how critical the failure mode is.

Safety Risk

NHTSA's official description of the potential safety consequence if the defect is not repaired. Some recalls involve minor inconveniences; others involve risks of crash, fire, or injury. The risk description lets you prioritize accordingly.

Campaign ID

The official NHTSA recall campaign number for each recall. This unique identifier lets you reference the recall directly on NHTSA.gov, call your dealership's service department, or look up the full Technical Service Bulletin for the repair procedure.

Remedy Info

The manufacturer's official repair remedy — what parts are replaced, what software is updated, or what procedure is performed. Knowing the remedy tells you what to expect at the dealership and confirms whether a claimed repair matches the official procedure.

Common Questions

NHTSA Recall FAQ

Safety recalls affect millions of vehicles on U.S. roads. Here's what every buyer should understand before closing a deal.

NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) issues safety recalls when a vehicle, equipment, car seat, or tire is found to have a safety-related defect or does not comply with a federal motor vehicle safety standard. Once a recall is issued, manufacturers are required by law to notify owners and repair the defect at no charge. NHTSA oversees the process but does not perform repairs itself.

When a dealer completes a recall repair, they report the completion back to the manufacturer, who in turn reports it to NHTSA. That VIN is then marked as "recall complete" in the federal database. Our report pulls this status directly — so if a recall shows as incomplete, the vehicle still needs to be brought to a franchised dealer for the free repair, regardless of who currently owns it.

Yes — VinScan USA's NHTSA recall check is completely free. Because NHTSA publishes its recall database publicly and vehicle safety is a public interest, we do not charge for this report. You can run as many recall checks as you like with no cost. A paid full vehicle history report includes this check alongside dozens of other data points for buyers who want a complete picture.

The most common recall categories include airbag inflators (the Takata airbag recall alone affected 67 million vehicles), fuel system components, brakes, steering, electrical systems, powertrain, and seat belts. Software and emissions-related recalls have grown significantly in recent years. Tire and child seat recalls are tracked separately but are also included in our reports where applicable.

Contact any franchised dealership that sells your vehicle's brand — they are authorized and required to perform the repair at no cost to you, regardless of whether you are the original owner or a subsequent buyer. Use the recall campaign number from your report to reference the specific repair when scheduling. You can also use the NHTSA.gov website or call 1-888-327-4236 to find participating dealers near you.

OPEN RECALLSON THIS EXACT VIN.

Every Recall DetailThat Matters to Safety