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Find recalls by VIN. Every vehicle has a unique VIN. Enter a VIN to learn if a specific vehicle needs to be repaired as part of a recall. Recall information from this VIN lookup tool is provided by the manufacturer conducting the recall. NHTSA does not record VIN information or results provided through this tool.
License plate information is generated from state department of motor vehicles. If the search result shows a vehicle you previously owned, rather than your new vehicle with the same license plate, contact your state DMV to request your vehicle information be updated. In the meantime, you can search for recalls using your vehicle’s VIN.
NHTSA's new search tool lets you enter a Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) to quickly learn if a specific vehicle has not been repaired as part of a safety recall in the last 15 years. Safety recalls conducted by major light auto automakers, including motorcycle manufacturers.
Visit Safercar.gov to look up recalls by VIN, or go to your manufacturer's Web site to see if there's a recall. You will need your Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) to do the lookup. You can also download our: Where Do I Find My VIN? Look on the lower left of your car's windshield for your 17-digit Vehicle Identification Number (VIN).
Consumers can find their vehicle identification number by looking at the dashboard on the driver’s side of the vehicle, or on the driver’s side door on the door post where the door latches when it is closed. Determining whether there is a recall that consumers need to take action on is easy.
Search for vehicle and equipment recalls on Recalls.gov, the official site of NHTSA. Access recall alerts, report safety defects, and learn about EPA emissions recalls.
Where can I look to find out if my vehicle is affected by a safety recall? Visit NHTSA.gov/Recalls and enter your vehicle identification number. You can also download NHTSA’s free SaferCar app and add your vehicle and VIN. When SaferCar discovers a recall for the vehicle you entered, it will send you an alert on your mobile device.