Transport Canada data · checked October 18, 2026
Vehicle recalls in Canada
Every safety recall Transport Canada has published for and newer vehicles, with the official notice, the affected models and how to get yours fixed.
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How to check if your vehicle is affected
- Find your VIN
The 17-character vehicle identification number is on your registration, your insurance card and at the base of the windshield on the driver’s side.
- Check it with the manufacturer
Transport Canada keeps a list of every manufacturer’s VIN lookup tool ↗. A dealer can also check using your VIN.
- Get the repair done
Transport Canada advises getting the repair done right away and following any interim instructions from the manufacturer. It says manufacturers almost always make these repairs free of charge. Learn more ↗
- Get future notices
Manufacturers send recall notices to the owner they have on record; for newer vehicles that is usually through the warranty registration. Tell the manufacturer when you move, and register with them if you bought your vehicle used.
Frequently asked questions
Are recall repairs free?
Transport Canada says manufacturers almost always make these repairs free of charge. Contact a dealer for the brand to book the repair. Source ↗
How will I know if my vehicle is recalled?
The manufacturer must issue a Notice of Defect or a Notice of Non-Compliance, which is sent to the owner it has on record. For newer vehicles you are usually registered through the warranty. You can also check your VIN with the manufacturer at any time.
I’m buying a used car. What should I check?
Before you buy, check the VIN in Transport Canada’s database ↗, with the manufacturer’s lookup tool, or with a dealer. After buying, register with the manufacturer so you receive notices.
What’s the difference between “safety” and “compliance” recalls?
A safety recall covers a defect that creates a safety risk (Notice of Defect). A compliance recall covers a vehicle that does not meet a Canadian safety standard (Notice of Non-Compliance).
What does “Awaiting Transport Canada” mean?
The Vehonix team added this recall from an official source (the manufacturer or a public agency) before it appeared in Transport Canada’s database. It is replaced automatically by the official record once that is published.
How often is this page updated?
Vehonix checks Transport Canada’s database every day. For direct alerts, Transport Canada also offers an app and a web feed: stay informed ↗.
Where this data comes from
Every recall comes from Transport Canada’s Vehicle Recalls Database ↗, published under the Open Government Licence – Canada ↗. Vehonix checks the database every day and links each recall to the models in our catalogue. Last checked: .
The official notice text is reproduced word for word. Plain-language summaries are written by the Vehonix editorial team, labelled as such, and never replace the official notice. This information does not replace a VIN check with the manufacturer. Our editorial policy