| 2011 Auto Recall Numbers by Manufacturer |
| Rank |
Manufacturer |
Total Cars Recalled in 2011 |
Total 2011 U.S. Sales |
| Note: 2011 U.S. sales are only given to show a relative size of the auto manufacturer. Also, it should be noted that recalls may be for models from 2001 on. |
| 1 |
Honda / Acura |
3,800,000 |
1,147,000 |
| 2 |
Toyota |
3,500,000 |
1,644,000 |
| 3 |
Ford |
3,300,000 |
2,143,000 |
| 4 |
Chrysler |
773,000 |
1,369,114 |
| 5 |
Subaru |
591,752 |
266,989 |
| 6 |
Hyundai |
503,418 |
645,691 |
| 7 |
General Motors |
500,000 |
2,503,000 |
| 8 |
Nissan |
302,013 |
1,042,000 |
| 9 |
Volkswagen |
289,740 |
324,000 |
| 10 |
BMW |
276,368 |
248,073 |
| 11 |
Mazda |
155,300 |
245,356 |
| 12 |
Kia |
151,758 |
485,492 |
| 13 |
Mercedes-Benz |
143,664 |
245,269 |
| 14 |
American Suzuki |
105,790 |
|
| 15 |
Volvo |
36,369 |
67,240 |
| 16 |
Jaguar Land Rover |
4,977 |
|
| 17 |
Saab |
4,400 |
|
| 18 |
Porsche |
1,937 |
|
| Year |
Vehicles Recalled |
| 2011 |
15,500,000 |
| 2010 |
20,000,000 |
| 2009 |
15,200,000 |
| 2008 |
8,600,000 |
| 2004 |
14,353,000 |
| 2003 |
19,098,000 |
| 2002 |
18,435,000 |
| 2001 |
13,626,000 |
| 2000 |
24,646,000 |
| 1999 |
19,376,000 |
| 1998 |
17,164,000 |
| 1997 |
14,712,000 |
| 1996 |
17,826,000 |
| 1995 |
18,121,000 |
| 1994 |
6,202,000 |
| 1993 |
8,408,000 |
| Recent Auto Recalls |
| Model Year |
Manufacturer |
Model(s) |
Reason |
Number Recalled |
| 2013 |
Ford |
Escape / Fusion |
Engine Fires |
89,000 |
| 01 – 11 |
Toyota |
Multiple Models |
Faulty Steering |
2,770,000 |
| 02 – 04 |
Chrysler |
Jeep Liberty / Grand Cherokee |
Air Bag Issues |
919,000 |
| 12 – 13 |
Nissan |
Altima |
Steering Defect |
14,000 |
| 07 – 09 |
Toyota |
Multiple Models |
Door Fires |
7,500,000 |
| 05 – 09 |
Toyota |
Venza /Camry / Tacoma |
Airbag Issues |
681,500 |
| 02 – 05 |
Honda |
Civic / Pilot |
Headlight Failure |
820,000 |
| 03 – 07 |
Honda |
Accord / Acura TL |
Faulty Power Steering |
600,000 |
| 06 – 10 |
Toyota |
RAV4 / Lexus HS 250h |
Rear Suspension Issues |
778,000 |
| 01 – 04 |
Ford |
Escape |
Sticky Cruise Control |
500,000 |
| 04 – 05 |
Ford |
Freestar / Mercury Monterey |
Sudden Loss of Power |
205,896 |
| Recalls Where Deaths or Injuries Were Reported |
| Year |
Company |
Reason |
Recalled |
Deaths |
Injuries |
Accidents |
| 2010 |
GM |
Engine Fires |
1.5 million |
|
|
14 |
| 2009 |
Toyota |
Power Steering Failure |
8.5 million |
16 |
243 |
2.000 |
| 2000 |
Bridgestone |
Faulty Tires |
6.5 million |
271 |
600 |
|
| 95-10 |
Ford |
Electric Switch Fires |
14.3 |
11 |
31 |
|
| 1998 |
GM |
Airbags Randomly Deploy |
1 million |
|
|
|
| 1995 |
Multiple |
Faulty Seat Belts |
8.9 million |
|
90 |
|
| 1981 |
GM |
Loose Suspension Belts |
5.8 million |
|
|
|
| 1980 |
Ford |
Transmission Slips Into Reverse |
|
98 |
1,710 |
6,000 |
| 1978 |
Ford |
Pinto Transmission and Engine Fires |
|
54 |
|
|
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Statistic Sources & References
Sources: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
Content Author: Statistic Brain
Date research was conducted: August 1, 2016
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