# NHTSA API: Check vehicle recalls > Lists NHTSA safety recalls for a vehicle model, given a model year, make and model or a 17-character VIN. Results cover the model, not whether a specific car has been repaired. Unofficial. Not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA. - Page: https://fous.com/methods/nhtsa.gov/check-recalls - Method: `nhtsa.gov/check_recalls`, version 1 - Website: nhtsa.gov - Returns: vehicle matched, recall count, recalls with date, component, summary, consequence, remedy, warnings, campaign numbers - Effect: read (it gets data and changes nothing) - Sign-in: none needed - Cost: 1 credit per completed run (1¢ with pay as you go); failed runs are free - Verified: Nov 2, 2026 ## Inputs | Field | Type | Required | In the run below | Description | |---|---|---|---|---| | `vehicle` | string | yes | `"1HGCM82633A004352"` | Model year, make and model, or a 17-character VIN. Example: 2019 Honda CR-V. | ## Output From a run on Oct 23, 2026, shortened. Its input: ```json { "vehicle": "1HGCM82633A004352" } ``` Its output: ```json { "recalls": [ { "remedy": "Dorman will notify owners, and qualified service facilities will replace the affected accelerator pedal assemblies, free of charge. The recall began December 9, 2019. Owners may contact Dorman customer service at 1-800-523-2492, using option 5. Dorman's number for this recall is AS1019XXXX.", "summary": "Dorman Products, Inc. (Dorman) is recalling certain Accelerator Pedal Assemblies part numbers 699-114 and 825-5029-1, sold as replacement parts for 2003-2006 Acura MDX, 2004-2008 Acura TL and TSX, 2003-2007 Honda Accord, 2005-2006 Honda CR-V, 2007-2011 Honda Element, 2005-2008 Honda Pilot and 2006-2…", "component": "Vehicle Speed Control, Accelerator Pedal", "nhtsa_link": "https://www.nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2003/HONDA/ACCORD#recalls", "consequence": "If the accelerator pedal binds, the engine may not quickly return to idle after the pedal is no longer pressed, increasing the risk of a crash.", "report_date": "2019-10-10", "vehicles_affected": 3744, "do_not_drive_warning": "No", "nhtsa_campaign_number": "19E068000", "park_it_outside_warning": "No", "manufacturer_campaign_number": "AS1019XXXX" }, { "remedy": "Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal airbag inflator, free of charge. The recall began August 12, 2019. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are E5D and X5C.", "summary": "Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2003-2006 Acura MDX, 2005-2012 RL, 2003-2007 Honda Accord, 2001-2005 Civic, 2003-2005 Civic Hybrid, 2001-2005 Civic GX NGV, 2002-2006 CR-V, 2003-2011 Element, 2007-2008 Fit, 2002-2004 Odyssey, 2003-2008 Pilot, and 2006-2014 Ridgeline vehicles. Th…", "component": "Air Bags, Frontal, Passenger Side, Inflator Module", "nhtsa_link": "https://www.nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2003/HONDA/ACCORD#recalls", "consequence": "An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.", "report_date": "2019-06-27", "vehicles_affected": 1657752, "do_not_drive_warning": "No", "nhtsa_campaign_number": "19V501000", "park_it_outside_warning": "No", "manufacturer_campaign_number": "E5D and X5C" }, { "remedy": "Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began August 12, 2019. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are Q5A and Y58.", "summary": "Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2003 Acura 3.2CL, 2002-2003 3.2TL, 2003-2006 MDX, 2001-2007 Honda Accord, 2001-2005 Civic, 2003-2005 Civic Hybrid, 2001-2005 Civic GX NGV, 2002-2006 CR-V, 2003-2011 Element, 2002-2004 Odyssey, 2003-2008 Pilot and 2006 Ridgeline vehicles. These ve…", "component": "Air Bags, Frontal, Driver Side, Inflator Module", "nhtsa_link": "https://www.nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2003/HONDA/ACCORD#recalls", "consequence": "An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.", "report_date": "2019-06-27", "vehicles_affected": 3947, "do_not_drive_warning": "No", "nhtsa_campaign_number": "19V499000", "park_it_outside_warning": "No", "manufacturer_campaign_number": "Q5A and Y58" } ], "recall_count": 24, "coverage_note": "These are recalls for the vehicle model; they do not show whether a specific car has already been repaired.", "vehicle_matched": "2003 HONDA ACCORD" } ``` ## Run it From code, with a Fous API key in `FOUS_API_KEY`; the answer's `data` holds the output: ```bash curl https://api.fous.com/v1/runs \ -H "Authorization: Bearer $FOUS_API_KEY" \ -H "Content-Type: application/json" \ -d '{"method":"nhtsa.gov/check_recalls","input":{"vehicle":"1HGCM82633A004352"}}' ``` From an AI agent connected to the Fous MCP server: its `run` with the same method and input. To connect one, give it `set up https://fous.com/SKILL.md`. ## Ask your agent - Are there any open safety recalls for my 2018 Toyota Camry? - Look up recalls for VIN 1HGCM82633A004352 - Has the 2021 Ford F-150 had any NHTSA safety recalls covering brakes or steering? - Show me the recall history and remedy details for a 2015 Subaru Outback - On nhtsa.gov, check whether a 2020 Chevrolet Malibu has any recall campaign numbers I should know about ## Input schema ```json { "type": "object", "required": [ "vehicle" ], "properties": { "vehicle": { "type": "string", "minLength": 1, "description": "Model year, make and model, or a 17-character VIN. Example: 2019 Honda CR-V." } } } ``` ## Output schema ```json { "type": "object", "required": [ "vehicle_matched", "recall_count", "recalls", "coverage_note" ], "properties": { "recalls": { "type": "array", "items": { "type": "object", "properties": { "remedy": { "type": [ "string", "null" ] }, "summary": { "type": [ "string", "null" ] }, "component": { "type": [ "string", "null" ] }, "nhtsa_link": { "type": "string" }, "consequence": { "type": [ "string", "null" ] }, "report_date": { "type": [ "string", "null" ] }, "vehicles_affected": { "type": [ "integer", "null" ] }, "do_not_drive_warning": { "enum": [ "Yes", "No" ], "type": "string" }, "nhtsa_campaign_number": { "type": [ "string", "null" ] }, "park_it_outside_warning": { "enum": [ "Yes", "No" ], "type": "string" }, "manufacturer_campaign_number": { "type": [ "string", "null" ] } } } }, "recall_count": { "type": "integer" }, "coverage_note": { "type": "string" }, "vehicle_matched": { "type": "string" } } } ``` ## See more - [NHTSA API: Decode a vehicle VIN](https://fous.com/methods/nhtsa.gov/decode-vin.md): Identifies a vehicle from its 17-character VIN using NHTSA vehicle data. Missing details are returned as null; decoding errors and warnings are included. - [NHTSA API: Get safety ratings](https://fous.com/methods/nhtsa.gov/get-safety-ratings.md): Gets NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for a car by make, model and model year. Returns each matching version; unrated versions have no stars. - [NHTSA API: Get owner complaints](https://fous.com/methods/nhtsa.gov/get-owner-complaints.md): Summarizes NHTSA owner safety complaints for an exact vehicle model year, make, and model. Body-style variants are not combined; mileage is null when not given as a structured value. - [NHTSA API: List vehicle models](https://fous.com/methods/nhtsa.gov/list-vehicle-models.md): Lists the passenger car, SUV/minivan and truck models NHTSA has for a make and model year, alphabetically. - [CPSC API: Search product recalls](https://fous.com/methods/cpsc.gov/search-recalls.md): Finds U.S. consumer product recalls matching a product type or brand, newest first, with hazards, remedies, incidents, sale details and photos when published. - [AutoZone API: Search parts for a vehicle](https://fous.com/methods/autozone.com/search-parts.md): Finds AutoZone parts listed for a vehicle (year, make, model, optional engine), with prices, warranties and fit notes. Listings are filtered by year, make and model; engine fit often needs further confirmation. - [FDA API: Search medical device recalls](https://fous.com/methods/fda.gov/search-device-recalls.md): Finds FDA medical device recalls whose product description or recalling company matches a phrase, newest first, with the recall class and its health-risk meaning from each FDA recall page. An optional start date limits recalls to those initiated on or after it. - [FuelEconomy.gov API: Get fuel economy](https://fous.com/methods/fueleconomy.gov/get-fuel-economy.md): Returns official MPG or MPGe, range, annual fuel cost, five-year savings and emissions for every matching version of a vehicle. Costs use current fuel prices and 15,000 miles per year; plug-in hybrid costs include gasoline and electricity. - [All NHTSA methods](https://fous.com/methods/nhtsa.gov.md)