Free VIN and recall check
Enter a vehicle identification number (VIN) to see what NHTSA's records say about how the car was built and which safety recalls cover its make, model and year.
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- Find the 17-character VIN on the driver's side of the dashboard (visible through the windshield), on the driver's door jamb, or on your registration or insurance card.
- Go to NHTSA's recall lookup and enter the VIN.
- NHTSA shows any recall that has not been repaired on that vehicle in the last 15 years.
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What this check shows, and what it doesn't
- Vehicle details come from NHTSA's vPIC decoder. They describe how the car was built, not its history.
- Recalls are every NHTSA recall for the vehicle's make, model and year. Not every one may apply to this exact car, and some may already have been repaired.
- No open recalls found does not guarantee the car is recall-free or safe. Confirm with NHTSA's lookup by VIN or a franchised dealer, who can check this exact vehicle.
- We don't store, log or share the VINs you check. See our privacy policy.