Vehicle Safety Recalls

DID YOU KNOW?

As of July, 2026, about 5 million repairs of defective and potentially deadly airbags still needed to be completed [1]

STAY INFORMED

  • Each year, millions of vehicles are affected by safety recalls, and some remain on the road for years without receiving required repairs.
  • While vehicles can look and drive normally while having unresolved safety defects, they can pose serious and potentially deadly risks.
  • In the largest automotive recall in history, about 67 million Takata air bags were recalled due to risks of explosion, resulting in serious injuries and deaths.

HELPFUL TIPS

  • Check for recalls using your VIN number, located at base of windshield by the steering wheel
  • If your vehicle has any recalls, have it promptly fixed by calling your local dealer - repairs are free
  • Don't ignore recall notices; they indicate a safety-related defect that could potentially be serious or even deadly
  • Sign up for recall alerts to be notified of future recalls affecting your vehicle
  • If you buy a used vehicle, verify whether any recalls remain open

REFERENCES

  1. Consumer Reports - Takata Airbag Recall: What You Need to Know

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