Nobody wants to be on this list yearly, but recalls have become a large part of car ownership. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has put together a list of the automakers that had the most recalls in 2023, and Ford topped the list, with General Motors not far behind.
Airbags were the #1 cause of recalls, with over 238 million vehicles being recalled, most with Takata airbags. Bear in mind, I have said many times that recalls are not a predictor of future problems with a vehicle.
If you want to check to see if your vehicle has an unresolved recall, put your Vehicle Identification Number in at the NHTSA website, and keep an eye on our newsletter weekly, we always have the latest recalls. This is the NHTSA website to check:
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Here are the 10 most recalled automakers and suppliers for 2023:
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Manufacturer |
# of Vehicles Affected |
|
1 |
Ford Motor Company |
205,577,535 |
|
2 |
General Motors |
201,877,862 |
|
3 |
Chrysler |
138,017,238 |
|
4 |
Takata |
87,467,531 |
|
5 |
Honda |
72,901,785 |
|
6 |
Toyota |
66,865,060 |
|
7 |
Nissan |
42,864,746 |
|
8 |
Pennzoil |
32,450,000 |
|
9 |
Volkswagen |
30,449,555 |
|
10 |
Hyundai |
25,323,349 |
Here are the top 10 causes of recalls in 2023:
- Airbags
- Tires
- Electrical Systems
- Gas Tanks
- Power Train
- Hydraulic Brakes
- Child Seat
- Seatbelts
- Exterior Lighting
- Equipment
Source: USAToday
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