Vehicle Safety Recalls

Millions of vehicles are recalled each year, so it’s essential to include vehicle safety recall information in any road safety communication plan. We have material that helps inform vehicle owners about the process of checking for safety recalls and getting a recall repair, and educates drivers about the importance of regularly checking their car for recalls.

Key Dates:

• March: Vehicle Safety Recalls Week is March 3-9, 2025, and coincides with the start of Daylight Saving Time, a great time to increase messaging
• November: The end of Daylight Saving Time is another time to increase messaging related to recalls and reminding drivers to check for recalls twice a year.

Many assets are available in English and Spanish. Share this information with partner organizations to help spread the message across all communities.

• In 2023, 1,000 recalls were issued for vehicles, car seats, tires, RVs and other equipment. More than 34 million vehicles were recalled.

We've prepared talking points related to recalls.

Sample social media posts are available for you to use on your various social media platforms, including Facebook, X and Instagram.

Vehicle Safety Recalls Week is March 3-9, 2025, and coincides with the start of Daylight Saving Time, a great time to increase messaging. You can use any of the materials available on this page to increase your vehicle safety recall messaging.

Also, sample news releases and social media posts specific to Vehicle Safety Recalls Week can be downloaded.

• News Releases & Social Media Posts: Coming in 2025

Campaign Research Results

• Recall Resources 
• NHTSA.gov Recalls: English | Spanish
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