Do-not-drive and park-outside recalls, page 7
Vehicle recalls reported to NHTSA since July 18, 2012 that NHTSA marks do not drive or park outside, newest first. If a car you own or plan to buy is listed, check its VIN.
306 recalls: 205 do not drive, 103 park outside (2 have both), as NHTSA marks them. 36 in 2026, through October 19, 2026.
- Advisories as NHTSA marks them in its recall data
- Units, model years and dates as filed with NHTSA
- Each row links to our story, or to NHTSA's record
Recalls with a do-not-drive or park-outside advisory
| Vehicle | Units | NHTSA advisory | What NHTSA says |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ford F-150 | 4,647 | Do not drive | “A loss of steering control while driving increases the risk of a vehicle crash.”Remedy“Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the EPAS steering gear, free of charge. The recall began in July 2014. Note: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until they have been remedied. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-800-392-3673. Ford's number for this recall is 14S09.” |
| Chevrolet, GMC | 477 | Do not drive | “An improperly tightened tie rod attachment may allow the tie rod to separate from the steering rack, resulting in a loss of steering, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.”Remedy“GM notified all owners, and dealers will inspect the inner tie rods to make sure that they are correctly tightened, replacing the steering gear, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on May 14, 2014. Owners may contact General Motors customer service at 1-800-222-1020 (Chevrolet), or 1-800-462-8782 (GMC). GM's number for this recall is 14204. NOTE: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until they have been inspected and repaired. Owners should contact GM to have their vehicles towed to the dealership.” |
| BMW 325XI and more | 43,204 | Do not drive | “In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking and potentially seriously injuring the passenger seat occupant or other occupants.”Remedy“Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until they have been repaired. BMW intends to issue initial notifications to owners informing them of the safety defect in June 2013. Once replacement parts are available, estimated for July, BMW will notify owners again to contact their dealers and schedule a replacement of the passenger air bag, free of charge. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 or email BMW at CustomerRelations@bmwusa.com.” |
| Dodge Challenger | 4,051 | Do not drive | “A short circuit could lead to a vehicle fire.”Remedy“Chrysler has begun notifying owners and they are being advised to immediately refrain from driving their vehicles and to contact their dealers. Chrysler Group further advises affected owners not to park their vehicles in, or near, any structures. Dealers will replace the under hood starter cable assembly, free of charge. The recall notification began on March 22, 2013. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-247-9753.” |
| BMW M6 and more | 696 | Do not drive | “Separation of the pump's driveshaft from the rotor could lead to a sudden loss of oil pressure causing the possibility of complete engine failure, resulting in an engine stall-like condition, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.”Remedy“BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the oil pump, free of charge. The safety recall began on November 30, 2012. Owners may contact BMW at 1-800-525-7417.” |
| Ford Escape | 9,320 | Do not drive | “If this leak occurs in the presence of an ignition source, there is an increased risk of a fire and/or personal injury.”Remedy“Ford will notify and instruct owners to stop driving their vehicles and contact a Ford or Lincoln dealer to arrange pick-up of their vehicle. Customers will be provided with a rental vehicle if needed. The dealer will replace the engine compartment fuel line, free charge. The recall began on August 10, 2012. Owners may contact Ford at 1-866-436-7332.” |
The advisories are NHTSA's own flags in its recall data; NHTSA's record for each campaign says what owners should do and the status of the remedy. Dates are when NHTSA received the maker's report, as NHTSA's recall data gives them; a campaign's record page can show a date a day later. A recall covers certain vehicles, not every one. Every vehicle recall since September 29, 2026: Recall tracker.
Use our data
- data.csv: every recall on this list, one row per campaign, with NHTSA's values and record links
Free to use under CC BY 4.0. Credit: “Source: AutoMotor News analysis of NHTSA data”, linking AutoMotor News. Questions: news@automotor.news.