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Most recalled 2008 vehicles

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

2008 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.

2008 models at a glance

As of November 8, 2026, NHTSA lists 1,974 recall campaigns covering 2008 vehicles, across 2,183 models. 23 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 (343), equipment adaptive/mobility (194), electrical system (171), engine and engine cooling (158) and air bags (144). 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…

The 25 most recalled 2008 models

  1. 12008 Ford E-35032 recalls39 complaints
  2. 22008 Blue Bird All American32 recalls4 complaints
  3. 32008 Freightliner Columbia30 recalls1 complaints
  4. 42008 Blue Bird Vision30 recalls1 complaints
  5. 52008 Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-Liner C227 recalls5 complaints
  6. 62008 Kenworth T80025 recalls1 complaints
  7. 72008 Freightliner Cascadia22 recalls8 complaints
  8. 82008 Ford E-25022 recalls6 complaints
  9. 92008 Spartan Gladiator21 recalls0 complaints
  10. 102008 Kenworth W90020 recalls1 complaints
  11. 112008 Thomas Built Buses Minotour20 recalls0 complaints
  12. 122008 Ford E-15018 recalls11 complaints
  13. 132008 Peterbilt 36518 recalls0 complaints
  14. 142008 Peterbilt 36718 recalls0 complaints
  15. 152008 Freightliner Coronado18 recalls0 complaints
  16. 162008 Peterbilt 38817 recalls0 complaints
  17. 172008 Western Star 490017 recalls0 complaints
  18. 182008 Pierce Velocity17 recalls0 complaints
  19. 192008 Pierce Arrow XT16 recalls1 complaints
  20. 202008 Girardin G516 recalls0 complaints
  21. 212008 Blue Bird Micro Bird16 recalls0 complaints
  22. 222008 Prevost X3-4516 recalls0 complaints
  23. 232008 Subaru Impreza15 recalls176 complaints
  24. 242008 Pierce Impel15 recalls1 complaints
  25. 252008 Micro Bird MB II School Bus15 recalls0 complaints