Recalls are issued for vehicles with safety concerns and for vehicles with emissions issues. Sometime these concerns may overlap. Typically, recalls are issued for a specific part or component. When vehicle manufacturers discover that there is an ongoing problem or defect, they may voluntarily issue recalls for the defective, component, part or system. In some cases recalls arise due to investigations by National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). In these cases NHTSA may compel the manufacturer to repair the defect within a certain time fram. Recalls are often vital to ensure that drivers are not harmed or inconvenienced by the vehicle’s defects. However, in certain cases defects cannot be fixed. If a vehicle has a defect which cannot be fixed, it could be a lemon. that you own a lemon.
Our California lemon law attorneys have compiled the a list manufacturers with the highest number of recalls. There is also information below when a vehicle’s defects cannot be fixed or issues cannot be resolved.
Car Manufacturers with the Highest Recall Warnings
Every vehicle manufacturer aims to develop high quality vehicles, and therefore retain customers. However, mishaps occur, which may require them to issue a recall warning. As you may expect, not all vehicle brands have equal success rates. Below we have put together a list of the top car manufacturers with the most recalls:
- Volkswagen
- Chrysler
- Honda
- Hyundai
- BMW
- Volvo
- Ford
- Mitsubishi
- Land Rover
- Nissan
- Toyota
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the industry average for recalls is 1,115 vehicles for every 1,000 sold. Out of all the vehicles listed above, Volkswagen had the highest recall rates with 1,805 per 1,000 cars sold. However, out of all these vehicles, Tesla, Hyundai, and Nissan are the manufacturers with the highest percentage of serious recalls. Serious recalls include significant safety concerns such as engine fires, brake failures, electronic failures and other concerns.
Does the Manufacturer Send Out the Recalls?
Unfortunately, manufacturers aren’t always the ones who issue recall warnings. In most cases, customers file reports with the NHTSA to conduct investigations on car defects. If the NHTSA discovers a recurring issue with a vehicle model, they may require the manufacturer to issue a recall warning.
*You can search for recalls and file a recall complaint with the NHTSA here.
If My Car Has a Recall, Is It Considered a Lemon?
Having a recall doesn’t necessarily mean you have a lemon. However, if you have an open recall then you should have your vehicle repaired. In most cases, recall warnings can be fixed if you take your vehicle to the authorized dealer. If your vehicle cannot be repaired, either in a reasonable amount of time, or after multiple repair attemtps, then your vehicle may considered a lemon under California’s lemon law. This applies to all defects with the vehicle. Your vehicle does not have to have an active recall for it to be classified as a lemon.
If you believe your vehicle is a lemon, you will want to have an experienced lemon law attorney on your side.
If you want to learn more about how recalls may affect your lemon law case, read this article here.
California Lemon Law Attorneys
If you believe that your car is a lemon, our team at O’Connor Law Group, P.C. is here to help you through the lemon law process. The California Lemon law cases has requirements and procedures to be followed in order for you to get the compensation you deserve. Our team can gather all the information needed to help you get the monetary compensation for your lemon.
If you purchased a vehicle with a serious warranty defect, or a vehicle with multiple issues, we have the tools and resources needed to help you seek justice. O’Connor Law Group, P.C. can analyze your case and provide you with the information and backing you need to get to maximum benefits under the law. Per statute, the manufacturer’s pay our fees, so .uou won’t need to worry about paying attorney fees.
Contact our California lemon law attorneys today at (949) 390-9695 to schedule a consultation!