Most recalled 2017 vehicles
Source: NHTSA data as of November 8, 2026. Last refreshed Nov 8, 2026, 6:01 PM UTC.
2017 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.
2017 models at a glance
As of November 8, 2026, NHTSA lists 2,056 recall campaigns covering 2017 vehicles, across 1,835 models. 37 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 (369), electrical system (291), structure (180), exterior lighting (174) and air bags (102). 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 17, 201818V332000Electrical system, vehicle speed control4,815,661 vehiclesRam 1500, Ram 2500 and 13 more models
These vehicles are being recalled to address a defect that could prevent the cruise control system from disengaging.
The 25 most recalled 2017 models
- 12017 Altec Aerial Device38 recalls0 complaints
- 22017 Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-Liner HDX32 recalls0 complaints
- 32017 Blue Bird Vision28 recalls1 complaints
- 42017 Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-Liner C228 recalls0 complaints
- 52017 Freightliner Cascadia20 recalls9 complaints
- 62017 Thomas Built Buses Minotour19 recalls0 complaints
- 72017 Ford F-15018 recalls1,467 complaints
- 82017 Ford Transit18 recalls98 complaints
- 92017 Newmar Dutch Star18 recalls6 complaints
- 102017 Nova Bus LFS18 recalls0 complaints
- 112017 Micro Bird G5 School Bus17 recalls0 complaints
- 122017 Mercedes-Benz E 30016 recalls132 complaints
- 132017 Western Star 490016 recalls0 complaints
- 142017 Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-Liner EFX16 recalls0 complaints
- 152017 Ford F-250 SD15 recalls1,155 complaints
- 162017 Mercedes-Benz C30015 recalls216 complaints
- 172017 Tesla Model 315 recalls27 complaints
- 182017 Freightliner Business Class M215 recalls1 complaints
- 192017 Altec Digger Derrick15 recalls0 complaints
- 202017 Spartan Gladiator15 recalls0 complaints
- 212017 Gillig LOW Floor15 recalls0 complaints
- 222017 Autocar Xpeditor15 recalls0 complaints
- 232017 Ford Explorer14 recalls1,706 complaints
- 242017 Ford F-350 SD14 recalls575 complaints
- 252017 Mercedes-Benz Metris14 recalls29 complaints