Most recalled 2020 vehicles
Source: NHTSA data as of November 8, 2026. Last refreshed Nov 8, 2026, 6:01 PM UTC.
2020 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.
2020 models at a glance
As of November 8, 2026, NHTSA lists 2,098 recall campaigns covering 2020 vehicles, across 1,829 models. 60 of them told owners not to drive the vehicle, or to park it outside, until it was repaired.
The systems recalled most often were electrical system (415); equipment (368); structure (211); exterior lighting (121); and service brakes, hydraulic (121). A recall can name more than one system.
The largest, by the number of vehicles it may affect across every model year it covers:
- Jun 10, 202222V413000Power train2,925,968 vehiclesFord Transit Connect, Escape and 3 more models
The bushing that attaches the shifter cable to the transmission may degrade or detach.
The 25 most recalled 2020 models
- 12020 Ford Explorer33 recalls1,252 complaints
- 22020 Mercedes-Benz GLE 45032 recalls26 complaints
- 32020 Lincoln Aviator30 recalls111 complaints
- 42020 Blue Bird Vision School Bus29 recalls0 complaints
- 52020 Mercedes-Benz GLE 35027 recalls91 complaints
- 62020 Altec Aerial Device25 recalls0 complaints
- 72020 Tesla Model Y24 recalls285 complaints
- 82020 Ford Escape23 recalls1,621 complaints
- 92020 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 250022 recalls81 complaints
- 102020 Mercedes-Benz GLS45022 recalls36 complaints
- 112020 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 350022 recalls13 complaints
- 122020 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 150022 recalls5 complaints
- 132020 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 450022 recalls1 complaints
- 142020 Autocar Xpeditor22 recalls0 complaints
- 152020 Freightliner Cascadia21 recalls26 complaints
- 162020 Nova Bus LFS21 recalls0 complaints
- 172020 Tesla Model 320 recalls455 complaints
- 182020 Mercedes-Benz GLB 25020 recalls55 complaints
- 192020 Blue Bird All American School Bus20 recalls4 complaints
- 202020 Mercedes-Benz GLS 580 4MATIC19 recalls3 complaints
- 212020 Ford Expedition18 recalls430 complaints
- 222020 Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-Liner HDX18 recalls0 complaints
- 232020 Freightliner Sprinter 250017 recalls7 complaints
- 242020 Freightliner Sprinter 150017 recalls0 complaints
- 252020 Freightliner Sprinter 350017 recalls0 complaints