Most recalled 2021 vehicles
Source: NHTSA data as of November 8, 2026. Last refreshed Nov 8, 2026, 6:01 PM UTC.
2021 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.
2021 models at a glance
As of November 8, 2026, NHTSA lists 2,139 recall campaigns covering 2021 vehicles, across 1,756 models. 67 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 (417), electrical system (413), structure (189), steering (125) and power train (105). A recall can name more than one system.
The largest, by the number of vehicles it may affect across every model year it covers:
- Feb 20, 202626V104000Electrical system, exterior lighting4,381,878 vehiclesFord Expedition, Ford F-150 and 9 more models
When towing a trailer, the integrated trailer module (ITRM) may lose communication with the vehicle, possibly causing a loss of brake and turn signal lights, or a loss of brake…
The 25 most recalled 2021 models
- 12021 Ford F-15029 recalls1,044 complaints
- 22021 Lincoln Aviator28 recalls42 complaints
- 32021 Ford Explorer26 recalls455 complaints
- 42021 Blue Bird Vision School Bus26 recalls1 complaints
- 52021 Tesla Model X24 recalls41 complaints
- 62021 Tesla Model Y23 recalls1,098 complaints
- 72021 Tesla Model S23 recalls179 complaints
- 82021 Nova Bus LFS23 recalls0 complaints
- 92021 Tesla Model 322 recalls674 complaints
- 102021 Lincoln Corsair22 recalls34 complaints
- 112021 Altec Aerial Device22 recalls0 complaints
- 122021 Porsche Taycan21 recalls71 complaints
- 132021 Freightliner Cascadia21 recalls16 complaints
- 142021 Autocar Xpeditor21 recalls1 complaints
- 152021 Ford Bronco20 recalls231 complaints
- 162021 Ford Escape19 recalls355 complaints
- 172021 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 250018 recalls45 complaints
- 182021 Blue Bird All American School Bus18 recalls0 complaints
- 192021 Volkswagen Atlas17 recalls482 complaints
- 202021 Mercedes-Benz GLE 45017 recalls15 complaints
- 212021 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 150017 recalls9 complaints
- 222021 Micro Bird G5 School Bus17 recalls0 complaints
- 232021 Spartan Fire Metrostar17 recalls0 complaints
- 242021 Ford Bronco Sport16 recalls716 complaints
- 252021 Chevrolet Tahoe16 recalls466 complaints