EV Risk IndexActive EV recall campaigns
351 recall campaigns tracked across the electric vehicles we cover — the 21 most significant are featured below, with the complete searchable index further down. Sources: NHTSA, Transport Canada, KBA, DVSA, and other regulators. Always verify with your jurisdiction's authority using your VIN.
Looking for battery recalls specifically? See EV battery recalls — every high-voltage battery campaign on our record, with model years and campaign numbers.
If your EV has an open recall
A short owner playbook.
A recall notice is a regulatory action — not a sales letter. Treat it like a legal record. Document everything. Most recall remedies are free of charge to the owner; the steps below protect that right.
- Check the recall against your VIN directly with the manufacturer or your regulator. A recall covers a campaign — not always your specific vehicle. The regulator lookup links are at the bottom of this page.
- Save a screenshot or PDF of the official recall notice — including the campaign number, your VIN's eligibility status, and the date you checked.
- Call an authorized dealer for your make. Ask whether the remedy is currently available, whether it is a final fix or an interim measure, and how long the appointment is expected to take.
- Keep every repair order, invoice, courtesy-vehicle agreement, and email. Recall service is part of your vehicle's permanent history and affects future resale.
- If a dealer refuses service, says you must pay, or delays without a clear written reason, document the conversation and file a complaint. If your VIN qualifies for an active recall remedy, an authorized dealer generally should not charge you for the covered repair or refuse service without a clear written reason — see the rules below.
Is a recall repair free if my EV is out of warranty?
Yes — in nearly all cases. A safety recall is separate from your manufacturer's warranty. An expired warranty does not remove your right to a free recall remedy. The rules differ slightly between Canada and the United States.
↳ Canada
Safety recall repairs are performed by authorized dealers at no cost to the owner. Under the Strengthening Motor Vehicle Safety for Canadians Act (in force since 2018), the Minister of Transport can order manufacturers to pay for recall repairs so consumers do not bear the cost. Transport Canada does not present a U.S.-style 15-year free-remedy rule on its consumer recall guidance pages — the obligation runs with the recall itself.
Verify by VIN through the Transport Canada Road Safety Recalls database or your manufacturer's recall lookup tool.
↳ United States
Federal law requires manufacturers to provide a free recall remedy — but eligibility is age-limited. NHTSA states: "In order to be eligible for a free remedy, the vehicle cannot be more than 15 years old on the date the defect or noncompliance is determined." Vehicles older than 15 years on that date are still affected but may be charged for the repair.
Verify by VIN through NHTSA's recall lookup tool or the manufacturer's website.
EV Risk Index is not a law firm and the summary above is informational. Owners denied a recall remedy should escalate to the manufacturer's customer line first, then to the regulator. EVRI's complaint templates include sample language for both jurisdictions.
Repair invoice review
Was I charged for a recall repair?
Some EV owners are charged for diagnostics, software updates, high-voltage inspections, ICCU work, battery service, or rearview-camera repairs that may overlap with an open recall campaign. The first sign is usually language on the repair order that matches what's in the recall notice — the same fault code, the same campaign-adjacent symptom description, or the same part numbers.
EV Risk Index's AI Invoice Analyzer reviews repair orders, dealer estimates, and service histories to identify possible recall overlap, duplicate labour, unexplained diagnostic charges, and missed escalation points. It organizes the timeline, compares repair language against the recall campaigns documented on this site, and prepares the questions you should ask the dealer, manufacturer, or regulator.
Analyze my repair invoiceThe Analyzer does not determine legal liability, guarantee reimbursement, or replace a regulator, lawyer, mechanic, or manufacturer decision. It helps organize owner-provided documents, compare repair language against known recall and failure patterns, and prepare clearer questions for escalation.
Audi Q6 e-tron rearview camera FMVSS 111 hardware recall + seat belt retractor recall
GM Ultium platform: instrument panel + rearview camera FMVSS violations (Honda Prologue + Acura ZDX, 26V112)
Porsche Macan EV headlight brightness software recall
Tesla Cybertruck accelerator pedal recall
Volvo EX90 software validation delays
Cadillac Lyriq software and display recall campaigns
Toyota bZ4X / Lexus RZ / Subaru Solterra HVAC defroster software recall
Ford F-150 Lightning battery production quality pause
Hyundai & Kia ICCU failure recall
Mercedes-Benz EQ family BMS software recalls
Rivian R1T front seatbelt recall
Toyota bZ4X / Lexus RZ / Subaru Solterra panoramic view monitor camera recall
Toyota bZ4X wheel hub bolt recall
Volvo / Polestar AAOS rearview camera FMVSS 111 software recall
Ford Mustang Mach-E HV contactor recall
Polestar 2 rearview camera FMVSS 111 software recalls
Volkswagen ID.4 HV contactor and software recall
Audi e-tron battery fire recall
Hyundai Kona Electric battery fire recall
Jaguar I-PACE battery thermal recall campaigns
Chevrolet Bolt EV battery fire recall
Complete recall index
Every recall campaign affecting an electric vehicle we track — 351 in total, including the featured campaigns above. Search by make, model, year, or component.
Acura ZDX ABS brake software recall (2024)
Acura ZDX stabilizer bar bolt / HV cable recall (2024)
Acura ZDX front stabilizer bar bracket recall (2024)
Acura ZDX instrument panel & rearview camera software recall (2024)
Acura ZDX rearview camera replacement recall (2024)
Audi e-tron rearview camera recall (2022)
Audi e-tron brake recall (2021)
Audi e-tron structure recall (2021)
Audi e-tron rearview camera recall (2021)
Audi e-tron equipment recall (2021)
Audi e-tron brake recall (2020)
Audi e-tron battery fire recall
Audi 220V portable charging cable recall
Audi e-tron battery module overheating recall
Audi e-tron brake recall (2019)
Audi e-tron rearview camera recall (2019)
Audi Q4 e-tron rearview camera recall (2022)
Audi Q4 e-tron airbag recall (2022)
Audi Q4 e-tron lighting recall (2022)
Audi Q6 e-tron rearview camera recall (2025) - NHTSA 25V225000
Audi Q6 e-tron rearview camera recall (2025) - NHTSA 25V226000
Audi Q6 e-tron seat belt recall (2025)
Audi Q6 e-tron rearview camera FMVSS 111 hardware recall + seat belt retractor recall
BMW i3 hybrid propulsion system recall (2019)
BMW i3 equipment recall (2018)
BMW i3 hybrid propulsion system recall (2018)
BMW i3 airbag recall (2017)
BMW i3 airbag recall (2014) - NHTSA 17V720000
BMW i3 fuel system, gasoline recall (2014)
BMW i3 airbag recall (2014) - NHTSA 15V628000
BMW i3 airbag recall (2014) - NHTSA 14V422000
BMW i4 electrical system recall (2024)
BMW i4 structure recall (2024)
BMW i4 electrical system recall (2022) - NHTSA 22V483000
BMW i4 electrical system recall (2022) - NHTSA 22V541000
BMW i4 electrical system recall (2022) - NHTSA 22V944000
BMW i4 rearview camera recall (2022)
BMW i4 electrical system recall (2022) - NHTSA 23V118000
BMW i4 electrical system recall (2022) - NHTSA 23V449000
BMW i4 electrical system recall (2022) - NHTSA 25V395000
BMW i4 electrical system recall (2022) - NHTSA 25V470000
BMW iX electrical system recall (2023)
BMW iX airbag recall (2022) - NHTSA 22V240000
BMW iX airbag recall (2022) - NHTSA 23V079000
BMW iX electrical system recall (2022)
BMW iX vehicle speed control recall (2022)
Cadillac Escalade IQ equipment recall (2026)
Cadillac Lyriq seat recall (2025)
Cadillac Lyriq electrical system recall (2025)
Cadillac Lyriq electrical system recall (2024)
Cadillac Lyriq rearview camera recall (2024)
Cadillac Lyriq software and display recall campaigns
Cadillac Lyriq electrical system recall (2023) - NHTSA 22V710000
Cadillac Lyriq electrical system recall (2023) - NHTSA 23V367000
Cadillac Lyriq electrical system recall (2023) - NHTSA 23V682000
Cadillac Lyriq seat belt recall (2023)
Cadillac Lyriq brake recall (2023)
Cadillac Lyriq suspension recall (2023)
Cadillac Lyriq equipment recall (2023)
Cadillac Optiq tire recall (2025)
Cadillac Vistiq equipment recall (2026)
Chevrolet Blazer EV latch recall (2025)
Chevrolet Blazer EV structure recall (2024)
Chevrolet Blazer EV suspension recall (2024)
Chevrolet Blazer EV parking brake recall (2024) - NHTSA 25V433000
Chevrolet Blazer EV parking brake recall (2024) - NHTSA 26V031000
Chevrolet Bolt EUV airbag recall (2022)
Chevrolet Bolt EV airbag recall (2023)
Chevrolet Bolt EV electrical system recall (2021) - NHTSA 21V650000
Chevrolet Bolt EV electrical system recall (2021) - NHTSA 24V481000
Chevrolet Bolt EV electrical system recall (2021) - NHTSA 24V812000
Chevrolet Bolt EV brake recall (2020)
Chevrolet Bolt EV seat belt recall (2020)
Chevrolet Bolt EV latch recall (2019)
Chevrolet Bolt EV brake recall (2019)
Chevrolet Bolt EV battery fire recall
Chevrolet Bolt EV electrical system recall (2017) - NHTSA 21V560000
Chevrolet Bolt EV electrical system recall (2017) - NHTSA 20V701000
Chevrolet Bolt EV structure recall (2017) - NHTSA 22V930000
Chevrolet Bolt EV structure recall (2017) - NHTSA 23V845000
Chevrolet Equinox EV electrical system recall (2025)
Chevrolet Equinox EV brake recall (2025)
Chevrolet Equinox EV rearview camera recall (2025)
Chevrolet Equinox EV forward collision avoidance recall (2024)
Chevrolet Silverado EV electronic stability control (esc) recall (2026)
Chevrolet Silverado EV forward collision avoidance recall (2025)
Chevrolet Silverado EV seat belt recall (2024) - NHTSA 23V786000
Chevrolet Silverado EV seat belt recall (2024) - NHTSA 24V087000
Chevrolet Silverado EV seat belt recall (2024) - NHTSA 25V015000
Ford E-Transit electrical system recall (2026) - NHTSA 26V062000
Ford E-Transit electrical system recall (2026) - NHTSA 26V104000
Ford E-Transit powertrain recall (2022)
Ford F-150 Lightning electrical system recall (2023)
Ford F-150 Lightning visibility recall (2023)
Ford F-150 Lightning battery production quality pause
Ford Mustang Mach-E HV contactor recall
GMC Hummer EV electrical system recall (2023)
Honda Prologue suspension recall (2024)
GM Ultium platform: instrument panel + rearview camera FMVSS violations (Honda Prologue + Acura ZDX, 26V112)
Hyundai Ioniq 5 electrical system recall (2026) - NHTSA 26V047000
Hyundai Ioniq 5 electrical system recall (2026) - NHTSA 26V068000
Hyundai Ioniq 5 electrical system recall (2025) - NHTSA 25V064000
Hyundai Ioniq 5 brake recall (2025) - NHTSA 25V065000
Hyundai Ioniq 5 brake recall (2025) - NHTSA 25V235000
Hyundai Ioniq 5 lighting recall (2025)
Hyundai Ioniq 5 electrical system recall (2025) - NHTSA 25V482000
Hyundai Ioniq 5 suspension recall (2025) - NHTSA 25V605000
Hyundai Ioniq 5 suspension recall (2025) - NHTSA 26V314000
Hyundai Ioniq 5 seat belt retractor recall (2025)
Hyundai & Kia ICCU failure recall
Hyundai Ioniq 5 parking brake recall (2022)
Hyundai Ioniq 5 electrical system recall (2022) - NHTSA 24V204000
Hyundai Ioniq 5 electrical system recall (2022) - NHTSA 24V868000
Hyundai Ioniq 6 powertrain recall (2024)
Hyundai Ioniq 6 powertrain recall (2023)
Hyundai Ioniq 6 electrical system recall (2023)
Hyundai Ioniq 6 seat belt recall (2023)
Hyundai Kona Electric battery fire recall
Hyundai Kona Electric electrical system recall (2019) - NHTSA 21V127000
Hyundai Kona Electric electrical system recall (2019) - NHTSA 20V630000
Hyundai Kona Electric brake recall (2019)
Jaguar I-PACE electrical system recall (2021)
Jaguar I-PACE visibility recall (2021)
Jaguar I-PACE lighting recall (2021)
Jaguar I-PACE seat recall (2020)
Jaguar I-PACE electrical system recall (2020)
Jaguar I-PACE battery thermal recall campaigns
Jaguar I-PACE brake recall (2019)
Jaguar I-PACE electrical system recall (2019) - NHTSA 23V369000
Jaguar I-PACE electrical system recall (2019) - NHTSA 23V709000
Jaguar I-PACE electrical system recall (2019) - NHTSA 24V085000
Jaguar I-PACE electrical system recall (2019) - NHTSA 24V086000
Jaguar I-PACE electrical system recall (2019) - NHTSA 24V183000
Jaguar I-PACE electrical system recall (2019) - NHTSA 24V633000
Jaguar I-PACE electrical system recall (2019) - NHTSA 24V927000
Kia EV6 powertrain recall (2023)
Kia EV6 parking brake recall (2022)
Kia EV6 electrical system recall (2022) - NHTSA 24V200000
Kia EV6 electrical system recall (2022) - NHTSA 24V867000
Kia EV9 electrical system recall (2025)
Kia EV9 powertrain recall (2024)
Kia EV9 seat belt recall (2024)
Kia EV9 structure recall (2024)
Kia EV9 parking brake recall (2024)
Kia EV9 electrical system recall (2024)
Kia EV9 seat recall (2024)
Kia Niro EV electrical system recall (2022)
Kia Niro EV electrical system recall (2020)
Kia Niro EV rearview camera recall (2020)
Lucid Air electrical system recall (2024) - NHTSA 24V836000
Lucid Air powertrain recall (2024) - NHTSA 25V669000
Lucid Air powertrain recall (2024) - NHTSA 26V193000
Lucid Air electrical system recall (2024) - NHTSA 26V309000
Lucid Air suspension recall (2022)
Lucid Air electrical system recall (2022) - NHTSA 22V351000
Lucid Air structure recall (2022)
Lucid Air electrical system recall (2022) - NHTSA 23V110000
Lucid Air rearview camera recall (2022) - NHTSA 23V520000
Lucid Air visibility recall (2022) - NHTSA 23V521000
Lucid Air electrical system recall (2022) - NHTSA 23V523000
Lucid Air seat recall (2022)
Lucid Air visibility recall (2022) - NHTSA 24V011000
Lucid Air forward collision avoidance recall (2022)
Lucid Air visibility recall (2022) - NHTSA 24V495000
Lucid Air electrical system recall (2022) - NHTSA 24V497000
Lucid Air rearview camera recall (2022) - NHTSA 25V670000
Lucid Air rearview camera recall (2022) - NHTSA 26V017000
Mercedes-Benz EQ family BMS software recalls
Mercedes-Benz eSprinter rearview camera recall (2025)
Mercedes-Benz eSprinter electronic stability control (esc) recall (2024)
Mercedes-Benz eSprinter parking brake recall (2024)
Mercedes-Benz G 580 electronic stability control (esc) recall (2025)
Mercedes-Benz G 580 forward collision avoidance recall (2025)
Nissan Ariya steering recall (2023)
Nissan Ariya electrical system recall (2023) - NHTSA 23V657000
Nissan Ariya electrical system recall (2023) - NHTSA 24V391000
Nissan Ariya electrical system recall (2023) - NHTSA 24V560000
Nissan Leaf electrical system recall (2026)
Nissan Leaf brake recall (2023)
Nissan Leaf electrical system recall (2021)
Nissan Leaf rearview camera recall (2020)
Nissan Leaf visibility recall (2020)
Nissan Leaf electrical system recall (2019)
Nissan Leaf rearview camera recall (2018) - NHTSA 19V654000
Nissan Leaf equipment recall (2018)
Nissan Leaf vehicle speed control recall (2018)
Nissan Leaf rearview camera recall (2018) - NHTSA 24V071000
Nissan Leaf airbag recall (2016)
Nissan Leaf airbag recall (2015)
Nissan Leaf structure recall (2014)
Nissan Leaf hybrid propulsion system recall (2014)
Nissan Leaf brake recall (2013)
Nissan Leaf electrical system recall (2013)
Nissan Leaf airbag recall (2013) - NHTSA 16V244000
Nissan Leaf airbag recall (2013) - NHTSA 13V069000
Nissan Leaf equipment recall (2013)
Polestar 2 rearview camera FMVSS 111 software recalls
Porsche Macan EV headlight brightness software recall
Porsche Taycan rearview camera recall (2025)
Porsche Taycan suspension recall (2025)
Porsche Taycan lighting recall (2024)
Porsche Taycan electrical system recall (2023)
Porsche Taycan airbag recall (2022)
Porsche Taycan suspension recall (2021) - NHTSA 21V157000
Porsche Taycan seat belt recall (2021)
Porsche Taycan suspension recall (2021) - NHTSA 21V362000
Porsche Taycan suspension recall (2021) - NHTSA 22V052000
Porsche Taycan suspension recall (2021) - NHTSA 22V921000
Porsche Taycan electrical system recall (2021) - NHTSA 23V176000
Porsche Taycan electrical system recall (2021) - NHTSA 23V840000
Porsche Taycan electrical system recall (2021) - NHTSA 23V841000
Porsche Taycan electrical system recall (2021) - NHTSA 24V215000
Porsche Taycan electrical system recall (2021) - NHTSA 24V217000
Porsche Taycan brake recall (2020) - NHTSA 21V697000
Porsche Taycan lighting recall (2020)
Porsche Taycan suspension recall (2020)
Porsche Taycan engine and engine cooling recall (2020)
Porsche Taycan seat belt recall (2020)
Porsche Taycan seat recall (2020)
Porsche Taycan powertrain recall (2020)
Porsche Taycan brake recall (2020) - NHTSA 23V347000
Porsche Taycan brake recall (2020) - NHTSA 24V455000
Porsche Taycan electrical system recall (2020) - NHTSA 24V731000
Porsche Taycan electrical system recall (2020) - NHTSA 24V732000
Porsche Taycan rearview camera recall (2020)
Rivian EDV lighting recall (2023)
Rivian EDV suspension recall (2022)
Rivian EDV seat belt recall (2022)
Rivian R1S vehicle speed control recall (2025)
Rivian R1S electrical system recall (2025)
Rivian R1S lighting recall (2025)
Rivian R1S equipment recall (2024)
Rivian R1S airbag recall (2024)
Rivian R1S seat belt recall (2024) - NHTSA 25V370000
Rivian R1S suspension recall (2024)
Rivian R1S seat belt recall (2024) - NHTSA 26V009000
Rivian R1T lighting recall (2025)
Rivian R1T electrical system recall (2025) - NHTSA 25V537000
Rivian R1T electrical system recall (2025) - NHTSA 25V585000
Rivian R1T front seatbelt recall
Rivian R1T seat recall (2022)
Rivian R1T seat belt recall (2022) - NHTSA 22V641000
Rivian R1T seat belt recall (2022) - NHTSA 23V109000
Rivian R1T visibility recall (2022)
Rivian R1T vehicle speed control recall (2022)
Rivian R1T equipment recall (2022)
Subaru Solterra wheel recall (2023) - NHTSA 22V444000
Subaru Solterra wheel recall (2023) - NHTSA 23V064000
Subaru Solterra visibility recall (2023)
Subaru Solterra rearview camera recall (2023)
Tesla Cybertruck accelerator pedal recall
Tesla Cybertruck electrical system recall (2024) - NHTSA 24V051000
Tesla Cybertruck vehicle speed control recall (2024)
Tesla Cybertruck structure recall (2024) - NHTSA 24V457000
Tesla Cybertruck visibility recall (2024)
Tesla Cybertruck rearview camera recall (2024)
Tesla Cybertruck electrical system recall (2024) - NHTSA 24V832000
Tesla Cybertruck tire recall (2024)
Tesla Cybertruck structure recall (2024) - NHTSA 25V170000
Tesla Cybertruck lighting recall (2024) - NHTSA 25V699000
Tesla Cybertruck lighting recall (2024) - NHTSA 25V735000
Tesla Cybertruck wheel recall (2024)
Tesla Model 3 seat recall (2026)
Tesla Model 3 electrical system recall (2025)
Tesla Model 3 airbag recall (2024)
Tesla Model 3 rearview camera recall (2024)
Tesla Model 3 lighting recall (2023)
Tesla Model 3 electrical system recall (2023)
Tesla Model 3 steering recall (2023)
Tesla Model 3 electrical system recall (2021)
Tesla Model 3 forward collision avoidance recall (2021)
Tesla Model 3 latch recall (2021)
Tesla Model 3 airbag recall (2020)
Tesla Model 3 suspension recall (2019) - NHTSA 21V835000
Tesla Model 3 seat belt recall (2019)
Tesla Model 3 brake recall (2019)
Tesla Model 3 equipment recall (2019)
Tesla Model 3 electrical system recall (2019)
Tesla Model 3 suspension recall (2019) - NHTSA 23V235000
Tesla Model 3 forward collision avoidance recall (2019)
Tesla Model 3 electrical system recall (2017) - NHTSA 22V037000
Tesla Model 3 electrical system recall (2017) - NHTSA 22V045000
Tesla Model 3 electrical system recall (2017) - NHTSA 21V00D000
Tesla Model 3 forward collision avoidance recall (2017)
Tesla Model 3 electrical system recall (2017) - NHTSA 22V063000
Tesla Model 3 rearview camera recall (2017) - NHTSA 22V169000
Tesla Model 3 electrical system recall (2017) - NHTSA 22V235000
Tesla Model 3 visibility recall (2017)
Tesla Model 3 seat belt recall (2017) - NHTSA 22V798000
Tesla Model 3 steering recall (2017)
Tesla Model 3 electrical system recall (2017) - NHTSA 23V838000
Tesla Model 3 seat belt recall (2017) - NHTSA 24V376000
Tesla Model 3 rearview camera recall (2017) - NHTSA 26V283000
Tesla Model S parking brake recall (2012)
Tesla Model S airbag recall (2012)
Tesla Model S steering recall (2012)
Tesla Model S seat belt recall (2012)
Tesla Model S rearview camera recall (2012)
Tesla Model X steering recall (2015)
Tesla Model Y visibility recall (2026)
Tesla Model Y electrical system recall (2026) - NHTSA 25V490000
Tesla Model Y electrical system recall (2026) - NHTSA 25V658000
Tesla Model Y equipment recall (2025)
Tesla Model Y seat recall (2024)
Tesla Model Y suspension recall (2023)
Tesla Model Y forward collision avoidance recall (2023)
Tesla Model Y rearview camera recall (2023)
Tesla Model Y rearview camera recall (2022)
Tesla Model Y seat recall (2022)
Tesla Model Y steering recall (2022)
Tesla Model Y suspension recall (2020) - NHTSA 21V912000
Tesla Model Y lighting recall (2020)
Tesla Model Y seat belt recall (2020)
Tesla Model Y suspension recall (2020) - NHTSA 20V709000
Toyota bZ4X equipment recall (2023)
Toyota bZ4X wheel hub bolt recall
Toyota bZ4X / Lexus RZ / Subaru Solterra HVAC defroster software recall
Toyota bZ4X / Lexus RZ / Subaru Solterra panoramic view monitor camera recall
Volkswagen ID.4 wheel recall (2026)
Volkswagen ID.4 electrical system recall (2024)
Volkswagen ID.4 electrical system recall (2023) - NHTSA 22V830000
Volkswagen ID.4 electrical system recall (2023) - NHTSA 22V956000
Volkswagen ID.4 structure recall (2023)
Volkswagen ID.4 airbag recall (2023)
Volkswagen ID.4 rearview camera recall (2023)
Volkswagen ID.4 brake recall (2023)
Volkswagen ID.4 electrical system recall (2023) - NHTSA 25V836000
Volkswagen ID.4 electrical system recall (2023) - NHTSA 26V028000
Volkswagen ID.4 electrical system recall (2023) - NHTSA 26V030000
Volkswagen ID.4 rearview camera recall (2022) - NHTSA 22V764000
Volkswagen ID.4 rearview camera recall (2022) - NHTSA 23V436000
Volkswagen ID.4 HV contactor and software recall
Volkswagen ID.4 steering recall (2021)
Volkswagen ID.4 seat belt recall (2021) - NHTSA 21V607000
Volkswagen ID.4 seat belt recall (2021) - NHTSA 21V606000
Volkswagen ID.4 lighting recall (2021)
Volkswagen ID.4 electrical system recall (2021) - NHTSA 22V162000
Volkswagen ID.4 airbag recall (2021)
Volkswagen ID.4 electrical system recall (2021) - NHTSA 23V040000
Volkswagen ID.4 structure recall (2021) - NHTSA 23V312000
Volkswagen ID.4 rearview camera recall (2021)
Volkswagen ID.4 structure recall (2021) - NHTSA 24V651000
Volkswagen ID.4 powertrain recall (2021)
Volvo EX30 electrical system recall (2025) - NHTSA 26V001000
Volvo EX30 electrical system recall (2025) - NHTSA 26V103000
Volvo EX30 seat belt recall (2025)
Volvo EX90 seat recall (2025)
Volvo EX90 lighting recall (2025)
Volvo EX90 structure recall (2025)
Volvo EX90 software validation delays
Volvo / Polestar AAOS rearview camera FMVSS 111 software recall
Before you buy
Buying a used EV? Check recall and repair history first.
A used EV can look clean in the photos and still carry unresolved recall history, repeated high-voltage repairs, software-validation failures, battery module replacements, or dealer service notes that point to a known platform issue. The price discount you're seeing may be the market pricing those risks in.
- Check the VIN for open recalls in the regulator database
- Ask the seller for the complete dealer service history
- Look for repeated visits for the same warning light or system fault
- Confirm whether recall remedies were completed, delayed, or repeated
- Cross-reference repair language with documented campaigns on this site
- Run invoices and service records through the Analyzer before purchase
Under the hood
What the AI Invoice Analyzer checks
The Analyzer's review covers seven patterns most often relevant to EV owners reviewing repair history or comparing dealer charges against a known recall:
- Possible recall overlap based on model, year, symptoms, and repair description
- Charges that may relate to a covered recall remedy
- Repeated visits for the same warning light or system fault
- Duplicate labour entries or unexplained diagnostic charges
- High-voltage, ICCU, contactor, charging, software, and camera-related patterns
- Missing campaign numbers or unclear dealer notes
- Questions to raise with the dealer or manufacturer before approving more work
EVRI's Analyzer is a documentation tool, not a regulator. It helps owners organize evidence, identify patterns, and prepare escalation questions. It does not determine legal liability or guarantee reimbursement. See our methodology for how recalls feed into the broader EVRI risk score.
Frequently asked questions about EV recalls
Plain-language answers to the questions owners actually type. Reviewed against Transport Canada and NHTSA guidance; verify the specifics with your jurisdiction's regulator before acting.
What should I do first if my EV has an open recall?
Verify the recall against your VIN directly — either through your manufacturer's recall lookup tool or your country's regulator (Transport Canada, NHTSA, KBA, or DVSA). A recall campaign applies to a range of vehicles, not always to yours specifically.
If your VIN is affected, save a copy of the official notice, call an authorized dealer to confirm the remedy is available, schedule the appointment, and keep every document the dealer gives you.
Is a recall repair free if my EV is out of warranty?
Yes, in nearly all cases. A safety recall is separate from the manufacturer's standard warranty, and an expired warranty does not remove your right to a free recall remedy.
In Canada, recall repairs are performed at no cost by authorized dealers, and Transport Canada does not present a U.S.-style age cap for free remedies on its consumer recall guidance. In the United States, NHTSA requires the remedy to be free if the vehicle was up to 15 years old on the date the defect was determined. Owners of vehicles older than that may still need the repair but could be charged for it.
Can a dealer refuse to perform a recall repair?
If your VIN qualifies for an active recall remedy, an authorized dealer generally should not charge you for the covered repair or refuse service without a clear written reason. Real-world exceptions exist — parts unavailable, the remedy not yet released, your VIN not eligible, imported-vehicle complications, or dealer capacity — but those are explanations, not bypasses.
If a dealer refuses, claims the part is unavailable indefinitely, attempts to charge you, or delays without explanation, document the conversation and escalate. First, call the manufacturer's customer service line. If that fails, file a complaint with your regulator (Transport Canada in Canada, NHTSA in the US). EVRI's complaint templates include sample language for both steps.
Can a dealer charge me for diagnosing a recall-related issue?
It depends. If your VIN qualifies for an active recall and the dealer is performing the covered remedy, the recall repair itself should generally be free, and the diagnostics directly linked to that recall should generally be covered too. Diagnostic fees become harder to read when the dealer says the symptoms are "not related to the recall" but uses language on the repair order that overlaps with the campaign description — fault codes, system names, or part numbers that appear in the recall notice.
If the language on your invoice looks connected to a recall but you were charged, ask for a written explanation. EVRI's AI Invoice Analyzer can compare your repair description against the recall campaigns documented on this site and flag possible overlap to ask about.
How can I tell if my repair should have been covered by a recall?
Compare these elements against the official recall notice for your model: your VIN's eligibility, the model year, the symptoms you reported, the campaign number on any recall communication you received, the dealer's repair description, and the part numbers on the invoice. If two or more of those line up with the recall, you have a reasonable basis to ask the dealer for a written explanation of why the work was billed instead of covered.
The AI Invoice Analyzer organizes that comparison automatically — uploading the repair order and the recall notice together is the fastest way to see whether language patterns match. It is a documentation tool, not a regulator decision.
Can the AI Analyzer find issues a dealer missed?
The Analyzer reviews owner-provided documents for patterns the dealer may not have explained clearly: repeated symptoms across multiple visits, recurring fault codes, recall-adjacent language on the repair order, unexplained diagnostic fees, repair descriptions that look inconsistent with the invoice total, and missing campaign numbers in dealer notes.
It cannot make a legal finding, guarantee reimbursement, or replace a regulator decision. What it does is help owners surface evidence, organize the timeline, and prepare clearer questions to ask the dealer, manufacturer, or regulator — which is how most successful escalations start.
What if the recall remedy is not yet available?
It happens. When a manufacturer issues a recall before the fix is engineered, the notice typically explains the timeline and any interim measures owners should take (such as a "park outside" advisory or a software limitation).
Save the original notice, follow any interim instructions, and check your VIN status every 30–60 days. If the wait extends past what the manufacturer originally communicated, ask in writing for an updated timeline — and keep that response.
What if the dealer says my problem is not covered by the recall?
A dealer may correctly determine that your specific issue is not the defect described in the recall — recalls are narrow. But if your symptoms match the recall description, ask for the diagnostic in writing, save it, and request a second opinion from a different authorized dealer of the same brand.
If two authorized dealers reach different conclusions, that itself is information worth escalating to the manufacturer and the regulator.
Can I sell an EV with an open recall?
Yes, but you should disclose it. Disclosure rules vary by jurisdiction and seller type, but a known open recall can affect buyer trust, vehicle-inspection results, and resale value. Failing to disclose a known open recall can also create legal exposure in some jurisdictions, and buyers can perform a VIN lookup themselves before purchase.
The cleaner path is to complete the recall remedy before listing. It is free in the overwhelming majority of cases, and the resale price is almost always higher on a recall-current vehicle.
Does an open recall affect my EV's resale value?
Often yes. Open recalls — especially battery thermal, high-voltage, or "park outside" recalls — visibly depress private and dealer-trade-in values. Informed buyers check the VIN and discount accordingly; some refuse the trade entirely.
A completed recall remedy with documentation usually restores most or all of that lost value. Save the repair order and any updated firmware version notes.
Are Canadian and U.S. recalls the same?
Often yes — most major manufacturers issue parallel recalls in both countries when a defect affects vehicles sold in each market. But the campaign numbers, eligible VIN ranges, and remedy availability dates can differ.
A vehicle sold in Canada is governed by Transport Canada's Motor Vehicle Safety Act. A vehicle sold in the US is governed by NHTSA under federal law. If you cross-shop used vehicles between the two countries, check both regulator databases.
What documents should I keep after a recall repair?
Keep the official recall notice with the campaign number, the appointment confirmation, the repair order (showing the recall campaign performed), any updated software version notes, a record of any courtesy-vehicle or rental coverage provided, and the technician's name.
These documents are part of your vehicle's service history. They affect future resale, future warranty claims, and any complaint you might need to escalate if the remedy turns out to be incomplete.
Can I file a complaint about an unresolved EV recall?
Yes — and you should. Complaints filed with your regulator are part of how patterns become formal investigations. Even a single well-documented complaint matters.
In Canada, file with Transport Canada. In the US, file with NHTSA. EVRI publishes free templates with the language and structure regulators respond to. As we say in our methodology: documentation is the only language manufacturers reliably respond to.
Official regulator lookup tools
Verify any recall by VIN through the official source for your jurisdiction. EVRI tracks these campaigns but is not the authority — your regulator is.
Canada
Transport Canada — Defects & recalls
VIN-based and model-based search · 1970-present
United States
NHTSA — Check for recalls
VIN lookup · 15-year free-remedy window
United Kingdom
DVSA — Check a vehicle recall
Make & model lookup · GOV.UK service
Germany
KBA — Rückrufdatenbank
German federal motor vehicle authority