Most recalled 2018 vehicles
Source: NHTSA data as of November 8, 2026. Last refreshed Nov 8, 2026, 6:01 PM UTC.
2018 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.
2018 models at a glance
As of November 8, 2026, NHTSA lists 2,082 recall campaigns covering 2018 vehicles, across 1,905 models. 44 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 (378); electrical system (296); structure (193); exterior lighting (179); and service brakes, hydraulic (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 2018 models
- 12018 Altec Aerial Device36 recalls0 complaints
- 22018 Blue Bird Vision35 recalls0 complaints
- 32018 Freightliner Cascadia26 recalls11 complaints
- 42018 Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-Liner HDX26 recalls0 complaints
- 52018 Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-Liner C222 recalls1 complaints
- 62018 Ford F-15019 recalls2,332 complaints
- 72018 Blue Bird All American19 recalls0 complaints
- 82018 Tesla Model 318 recalls1,038 complaints
- 92018 Mercedes-Benz C30018 recalls99 complaints
- 102018 Altec Digger Derrick18 recalls0 complaints
- 112018 Volkswagen Atlas17 recalls468 complaints
- 122018 International LT17 recalls3 complaints
- 132018 Newmar Essex17 recalls0 complaints
- 142018 Honda Odyssey16 recalls1,016 complaints
- 152018 Newmar Mountain Aire16 recalls1 complaints
- 162018 Western Star 490016 recalls0 complaints
- 172018 Freightliner Business Class M216 recalls0 complaints
- 182018 Micro Bird G5 School Bus16 recalls0 complaints
- 192018 Nova Bus LFS16 recalls0 complaints
- 202018 Ram 150015 recalls667 complaints
- 212018 Newmar Dutch Star15 recalls17 complaints
- 222018 Kenworth T88015 recalls3 complaints
- 232018 Autocar Xpeditor15 recalls0 complaints
- 242018 Jeep Wrangler14 recalls1,829 complaints
- 252018 Ford Expedition14 recalls383 complaints