Most recalled 2005 vehicles

Source: NHTSA data as of November 8, 2026. Last refreshed Nov 8, 2026, 6:01 PM UTC.

2005 models ranked by the number of NHTSA recall campaigns covering them. Many recalls cover several models at once, and a count says nothing about how serious each one is: open a vehicle to read them.

2005 models at a glance

As of November 8, 2026, NHTSA lists 1,723 recall campaigns covering 2005 vehicles, across 2,057 models. 19 of them told owners not to drive the vehicle, or to park it outside, until it was repaired.

The systems recalled most often were equipment (317), electrical system (131), equipment adaptive/mobility (124), steering (119) and air bags (117). A recall can name more than one system.

The largest, by the number of vehicles it may affect across every model year it covers:

May 28, 201515V320000Air bags6,281,043 vehicles
Honda Element, Honda Accord and 10 more models
The affected vehicles are equipped with a dual-stage driver frontal air bag that may be susceptible to moisture intrusion and other factors, including manufacturing variability…

Most recalled 2005 vehicles

2005 models at a glance

The 25 most recalled 2005 models