Get Recall Campaign

GEThttps://api-vehicle-recalls.dataandapis.com/v1/recalls/{nhtsa_id}

Get Recall Campaign is an endpoint of the Vehicle Recalls API. Every NHTSA recall since 1967 and 2.24 million owner complaints by make, model and year.

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Request

Path parameters

Parameter	Example
nhtsa_id	26V558000	Required

Example request

curl

curl "https://api-vehicle-recalls.dataandapis.com/v1/recalls/26V558000" \
  -H "X-Api-Key: YOUR_API_KEY"

Node.js

const res = await fetch("https://api-vehicle-recalls.dataandapis.com/v1/recalls/26V558000", {
  headers: { "X-Api-Key": process.env.DATAANDAPIS_KEY },
});
const data = await res.json();

Python

import os, requests

r = requests.get(
    "https://api-vehicle-recalls.dataandapis.com/v1/recalls/26V558000",
    headers={"X-Api-Key": os.environ["DATAANDAPIS_KEY"]},
)
data = r.json()

Example response

{
  "ok": true,
  "recall": {
    "nhtsa_id": "26V558000",
    "report_received": "2026-09-01",
    "manufacturer": "Tesla, Inc.",
    "subject": "Front Suspension Lateral Link May Separate",
    "component": "SUSPENSION",
    "recall_type": "Vehicle",
    "potentially_affected": 19,
    "do_not_drive": false,
    "fire_risk_when_parked": false,
    "mfr_campaign_number": "SB-26-31-004",
    "defect_summary": "Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2026 Model Y vehicles. One or more front suspension lateral link fasteners may not have been properly tightened, allowing the lateral link to loosen or separate from the sub-frame.",
    "consequence_summary": "A lateral link separation could shift the wheel alignment, causing a loss of vehicle control and increasing the risk of a crash.",
    "corrective_action": "Tesla Service will tighten or replace the fasteners and check wheel the alignment, free of charge. In addition, Tesla Service will replace any related parts that may have been damaged as necessary. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed October 30, 2026. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-26-31-004.",
    "completion_rate": 0,
    "nhtsa_link": "https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=26V558000",
    "affected_vehicles": [
      {
        "make": "TESLA",
        "model": "MODEL Y",
        "year": 2026
      }
    ]
  }
}

Other endpoints in the Vehicle Recalls API

Full Vehicle Recalls API documentation →