US AUTO HISTORY

Free Recall Check

Check your vehicle for available safety recall information using its VIN.

This is a completely free recall check. Simply enter your VIN above.

What Is a Vehicle Recall?

A safety recall is issued when a manufacturer or regulatory agency determines that a vehicle, piece of equipment, car seat, or tire creates an unreasonable safety risk or fails to meet minimum safety standards. Manufacturers are required to fix the problem by repairing it, replacing it, offering a refund, or in rare cases, repurchasing the vehicle.

How Does a Free Recall Check Work?

1

Find your VIN

Locate the 17-character string on your vehicle or documentation.

2

Enter the VIN

Type the VIN into our free recall check tool above.

3

Click Check for Recalls

Submit the form to securely query available safety recall records.

4

Review Information

Read through the available safety risks and remedy details.

Where Can I Find My VIN?

You can commonly find your VIN in several easy-to-spot locations:

  • On the lower driver's side dashboard, visible from outside through the windshield.
  • On the driver's side door jamb or the driver's side door post.
  • On your vehicle's insurance card, registration card, or title documents.

What Should I Do If My Vehicle Has an Open Recall?

If your recall check shows an active recall, you should carefully review the safety information and remedy description. Then, immediately contact the vehicle manufacturer or an authorized local dealership to schedule an appointment. By law, safety recall repairs are provided completely free of charge at authorized dealer service centers.

Free Recall Check vs. Vehicle History Report

A recall check and a vehicle history report serve different purposes:

Free Recall Check: Specifically queries for available manufacturer safety recalls and uncompleted safety campaigns. It alerts you to safety defects that need to be addressed.

Full Vehicle History Report: A premium report that provides broader historical information beyond just recalls. When data is available, it can reveal if the vehicle has been reported in an accident, branded as salvage, reported stolen, or if there are reported odometer rollbacks.

Frequently Asked Questions

A recall is issued when a manufacturer or government agency determines that a vehicle has a safety-related defect or does not comply with federal safety standards.
Yes. Finding out if a vehicle has an open safety recall is a free public service. Manufacturers also perform the related recall repairs for free.
Yes, your 17-character Vehicle Identification Number is the best way to check for recalls because it accurately identifies your specific vehicle's make, model, and year.
Look on the driver's side dashboard where it meets the windshield, inside the driver's side door jamb, or on your vehicle's registration and insurance documents.
An open recall means that a safety issue has been identified for your vehicle model, and it has not yet been repaired by an authorized dealership.
Contact your local authorized dealership for the vehicle's manufacturer. They are legally required to perform the necessary recall repairs free of charge.
No. A recall check only checks manufacturer safety campaigns. To check for reported accidents or damage, you need to purchase a full vehicle history report.
No. A recall check focuses exclusively on uncompleted manufacturer safety campaigns. A vehicle history report provides a broader range of records, potentially including title data, accidents, theft records, and more.