VinPlain

Vehicle Recall Lookup by Year, Make & Model

Enter the model year, make and model. You'll see every safety recall NHTSA has on record for that vehicle, what can go wrong, and how the manufacturer will fix it.

Frequently asked questions

Are recall repairs free?

Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no cost to the owner, even if the car is out of warranty or you bought it used.

What if the model isn't found?

Use the model name as the manufacturer writes it, e.g. 'Silverado 1500', not 'Silverado'. NHTSA has no listing for vehicles that have never been recalled.

Developers: GET /api/recall-lookup returns JSON.