Vehicle Recalls API Documentation
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Vehicle Recalls
GETJSON ResponseOverview
Our Recalls API provides details on all the open recalls of any vehicle, including the date of issue, the identification number of the recall, the remedy to the issue, and more.
- COVERAGE
- US and CAD Regions Vehicles.
- SUPPORT
- Works for 17 characters VINs
HTTP Request
Endpoint
https://api.vehicledatabases.com/vehicle-recalls/{vin}Request
import requests
response = requests.get(
"https://api.vehicledatabases.com/vehicle-recalls/{vin}",
headers={"x-authkey": "YOUR_API_KEY"}
)
print(response.json())GET Parameters
vinRequired- 17 characters VIN number
JSON Response
The response is a JSON of all the information associated with a VIN number. Each vin number has the following elements:
Example Response
Response Fields
status- "success" or "error"
data- An object containing all data available.
Response
{
"status": "success",
"data": {
"vin": "5J6YH28728L014142",
"year": "2008",
"make": "Honda",
"model": "Element",
"recall": [
{
"campaign_id": "19V182000",
"recall_no": "EA15001",
"recall_date": "06/03/2019",
"component_affected": "AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE",
"summary": "Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling specific 2003 Acura 3.2CL, 2013-2016 ILX, 2013-2014 ILX Hybrid, 2003-2006 MDX, 2007-2016 RDX, 2002-2003 3.2TL, 2004-2006, and 2009-2014 TL, 2010-2013 ZDX and 2001-2007 and 2009 Honda Accord, 2001-2005 Civic, 2003-2005 Civic Hybrid, 2001-2005 Civic GX NGV, 2002-2007 and 2010-2011 CR-V, 2003-2011 Element, 2007 Fit, 2002-2004 Odyssey, 2003-2008 Pilot, and 2006-2014 Ridgeline vehicles. The affected vehicles received a replacement driver air bag inflator as part of a previous Takata inflator recall remedy or a replacement driver air bag module containing the same inflator type as a service part. Due to a manufacturing error, in the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver frontal air bag, these inflators may explode.",
"consequences": "An explosion of an inflator within the driver frontal air bag module may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver, front seat passenger or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.",
"remedy": "Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's air bag inflator with an alternate inflator, free of charge. The recall began April 10, 2019. Honda owners may contact customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is O41. Acura owners may contact customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Acura's number for this recall is U40.",
"notes": "Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.",
"manufacturer_name": "Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)"
},
{
"campaign_id": "19E068000",
"recall_no": "",
"recall_date": "10/10/2019",
"component_affected": "VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL",
"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 2006-2014 Honda Ridgeline vehicles. The rotating portion of the accelerator pedal assembly may bind. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 124, "Accelerator Control Systems."",
"consequences": "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.",
"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.",
"notes": "Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.",
"manufacturer_name": "Dorman Products, Inc."
},
{
"campaign_id": "19V501000",
"recall_no": "EA15001",
"recall_date": "27/06/2019",
"component_affected": "AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE",
"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. The vehicles are equipped with passenger frontal air bag inflators assembled as a recall remedy part or replacement service part, that may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.",
"consequences": "An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.",
"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.",
"notes": "Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.",
"manufacturer_name": "Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)"
},
{
"campaign_id": "19V499000",
"recall_no": "EA15001",
"recall_date": "27/06/2019",
"component_affected": "AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE",
"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 vehicles are equipped with driver frontal air bag inflators assembled as a recall remedy part or replacement service part, that may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.",
"consequences": "An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.",
"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.",
"notes": "Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.",
"manufacturer_name": "Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)"
},
{
"campaign_id": "18V268000",
"recall_no": "",
"recall_date": "26/04/2018",
"component_affected": "AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE",
"summary": "Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2003-2012 Honda Accord and Pilot, 2010 Accord Crosstour, 2001-2011 Civic, 2002-2011 CR-V, 2003-2004, 2006-2008 and 2011 Element, 2007 and 2009-2013 Fit, 2010-2012 Insight, 2002-2004 Odyssey, and 2012 Ridgeline vehicles. The front passenger air bag may have been installed incorrectly during replacement.",
"consequences": "An incorrectly installed air bag may deploy improperly in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.",
"remedy": "Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the passenger frontal air bag module assembly, free of charge. The recall began June 22, 2018. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are K1P, and M1O.",
"notes": "Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.",
"manufacturer_name": "Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)"
},
{
"campaign_id": "17V029000",
"recall_no": "EA15001",
"recall_date": "10/01/2017",
"component_affected": "AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE",
"summary": "Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2005-2006 Acura MDX and Honda CR-V vehicles, 2005-2011 Honda Element vehicles, 2005-2012 Acura RL vehicles, 2006-2012 Honda Ridgeline vehicles, 2007-2008 Honda Fit vehicles and 2005-2008 Honda Pilot vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands, or "Zone A." Additionally, if not included in "Zone A" above, Honda is recalling certain 2005-2006 Acura MDX and Honda CR-V vehicles, 2005-2009 Acura RL and Honda Element vehicles, 2007-2008 Honda Fit vehicles, 2005-2008 Honda Pilot vehicles and 2006-2009 Honda Ridgeline vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia, or "Zone B." Additionally, if not included in "Zone A" or "Zone B" above, Honda is recalling certain 2005-2006 Acura MDX and Honda CR-V vehicles, 2005-2008 Acura RL, Honda Element and Honda Pilot vehicles, 2007-2008 Honda Fit vehicles and 2006-2008 Honda Ridgeline vehicles originally sold, or ever registered in Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Iowa, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, and Wyoming. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the front air bags, these inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.",
"consequences": "An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.",
"remedy": "Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall bagan March 2017. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are KD9 and KE0.",
"notes": "Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.",
"manufacturer_name": "Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)"
},
{
"campaign_id": "16V344000",
"recall_no": "EA15001",
"recall_date": "24/05/2016",
"component_affected": "AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE",
"summary": "Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2003-2006 Acura MDX, 2005-2011 Acura RL, 2005-2006 Honda CR-V, 2003-2011 Element, 2007-2008 Fit, 2003-2008 Pilot, 2002-2004 Odyssey, and 2006-2011 Ridgeline vehicles originally sold, or that have ever been registered, in Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands, or "Zone A." Additionally, unless included in "Zone A" above, Honda is recalling certain model year 2003-2006 Acura MDX, 2005-2008 Acura RL, 2005-2006 Honda CR-V, 2003-2008 Element, 2007-2008 Fit, 2003-2008 Pilot, 2002-2004 Odyssey, and 2006-2008 Ridgeline vehicles originally sold, or that have ever been registered, in Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia, or "Zone B." Lastly, unless included in "Zone A" or "Zone B" above, Honda is recalling model year 2002-2004 Odyssey and model year 2003-2004 Acura MDX, Honda Element, and Honda Pilot vehicles originally sold, or registered, in Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Iowa, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, and Wyoming. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules, and used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the front air bags, these inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.",
"consequences": "An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.",
"remedy": "Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began June 27, 2016. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are KA0, KA1, KA2, and KA3.",
"notes": "Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.",
"manufacturer_name": "Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)"
},
{
"campaign_id": "15V320000",
"recall_no": "EA15001",
"recall_date": "28/05/2015",
"component_affected": "AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE",
"summary": "Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2001-2007 Accord, 2001-2005 Civic, 2001-2004 Honda Civic GX, 2003-2005 Honda Civic Hybrid, 2002-2006 CR-V, 2003-2011 Element, 2002-2004 Odyssey, 2003-2008 Pilot, 2006 Ridgeline, 2003 Acura 3.2CL, 2003-2006 Acura MDX, and 2002-2003 Acura 3.2TL vehicles. The affected vehicles are equipped with a dual-stage driver frontal air bag that may be susceptible to moisture intrusion and other factors, including manufacturing variability that, over time, could cause the inflator to rupture.",
"consequences": "In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.",
"remedy": "Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began on July 1, 2015. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Owners may contact Acura customer service at 1-800-382-2238, select option 4. Note: Vehicles that have had their driver frontal air bag replaced previously as part of a recall remedy prior to September 12, 2014 need to have their air bag replaced under this recall as well. Vehicles that, on or after September 12, 2014, received a remedy for a prior driver frontal air bag inflator recall already received an inflator of a different design, and therefore are not included in this recall and do not require additional servicing. Note: This recall fully supersedes recalls 08V-593, 09V-259, 10V-041, 11V-260, 14V-351 and 15V-153. Honda's numbers for this recall are JQ9, JR0, JR1, JR2, JR3, JR4, JR5, JR6, JR7, and JR8.",
"notes": "Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.",
"manufacturer_name": "Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)"
},
{
"campaign_id": "12V436000",
"recall_no": "",
"recall_date": "05/09/2012",
"component_affected": "ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING",
"summary": "Honda is recalling certain model year 2007 through 2011 Element passenger vehicles equipped with an accessory trailer hitch wiring harness. The wire that supplies power to the trailer turn signal lights was inadvertently switched with the stop lamp wire. As a result the turn signals only illuminate when the brake lamps are illuminated. This does not comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."",
"consequences": "Without trailer turn signal illumination, the driver's intent is not communicated, potentially increasing the risk of a crash.",
"remedy": "Honda will notify owners, and dealers will repair the vehicles free of charge. The safety recall began on September 20, 2012. Owners may contact Honda at 1-800-999-1009.",
"notes": "Honda's recall campaign number is S53. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.",
"manufacturer_name": "Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)"
},
{
"campaign_id": "11V395000",
"recall_no": "",
"recall_date": "04/08/2011",
"component_affected": "POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)",
"summary": "HONDA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005-2010 ACCORD, 2007-2010 CR-V, AND 2005-2008 ELEMENT PASSENGER CARS MANUFACTURED FROM JULY 1, 2004, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 3, 2010. THE OUTER RACE OF THE SECONDARY SHAFT BEARING MAY BE BROKEN DURING CERTAIN DRIVING STYLES. A BROKEN OUTER RACE MAY CAUSE ABNORMAL NOISE, THE MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LIGHT TO TURN ON, AND ALLOW CONTACT BETWEEN THE TRANSMISSION IDLE GEAR AND AN ELECTRONIC SENSOR HOUSING WITHIN THE TRANSMISSION.",
"consequences": "THIS COULD RESULT IN A SHORT CIRCUIT CAUSING THE ENGINE TO STALL. ADDITIONALLY, BROKEN PIECES OF THE OUTER RACE OR BALL BEARING FROM THE SECONDARY SHAFT MAY BECOME LODGED IN THE PARKING PAWL RESULTING IN THE VEHICLE ROLLING AFTER THE DRIVER HAS PLACED THE GEAR SELECTOR IN THE PARK POSITION. ENGINE STALL AND UNEXPECTED VEHICLE MOVEMENT INCREASES THE RISK OF A CRASH OR PERSONAL INJURY TO PERSONS WITHIN THE PATH OF A ROLLING VEHICLE.",
"remedy": "HONDA WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND DEALERS WILL UPDATE THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION CONTROL MODULE SOFTWARE FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 27, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HONDA AUTOMOBILE CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-999-1009.",
"notes": "HONDA'S RECALL CAMPAIGN NUMBER IS R89. OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV .",
"manufacturer_name": "HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.)"
},
{
"campaign_id": "10V098000",
"recall_no": "EA09014",
"recall_date": "16/03/2010",
"component_affected": "SERVICE BRAKES, AIR",
"summary": "HONDA HAS NOTIFIED NHTSA OF A DEFECT IN CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2007 AND 2008 ODYSSEY AND ELEMENT PASSENGER VEHICLES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN JULY 28, 2006 AND AUGUST 21, 2008. AIR CAN ENTER THE VSA MODULAR PUMP DURING AN INITIAL SELF-CHECK PROCESS THAT OCCURS SHORTLY AFTER EACH TIME THE ENGINE IS STARTED. IT IS POSSIBLE FOR ENOUGH AIR TO ENTER THE SYSTEM TO RESULT IN A BRAKE PEDAL THAT FEELS SOFT OR LOWER TO THE FLOOR.",
"consequences": "IF THE OWNER DOES NOT HAVE ANY BRAKE SERVICE OR MAINTENANCE PERFORMED OVER A PERIOD OF MONTHS OR YEARS, THE SYSTEM CAN CONTINUE TO ACCUMULATE ENOUGH AIR TO AFFECT BRAKING PERFORMANCE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.",
"remedy": "HONDA WILL NOTIFY OWNER AND HONDA DEALERS WILL REPAIR THE VSA MODULATOR BY REMOVING ANY EXISTING AIR IN THE BRAKE SYSTEM THEN APPLY SEALANT AND CAPS TO PREVENT AIR FROM ENTERING THE BRAKE SYSTEM FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 3, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HONDA AT 1-800-999-1009.",
"notes": "HONDA'S RECALL NO. R30. OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV .",
"manufacturer_name": "HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.)"
},
{
"campaign_id": "08V349000",
"recall_no": "",
"recall_date": "29/07/2008",
"component_affected": "SUSPENSION:REAR",
"summary": "HONDA IS RECALLING 241 MY 2008 ELEMENT VEHICLES. THE FRONT BUSHING BRACKET OF THE LEFT TRAILING ARM OF THE REAR SUSPENSION MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY WELDED AND COULD SEPARATE FROM THE TRAILING ARM.",
"consequences": "A SEPARATED BUSHING BRACKET COULD CAUSE THE SUSPENSION TO RELEASE THE LOWER PORTION OF THE WHEEL HUB, CAUSING A LOSS OF CONTROL AND DAMAGE TO THE BRAKE SYSTEM WHICH COULD LEAD TO A CRASH.",
"remedy": "OWNERS WILL BE CONTACTED BY PHONE AND ADVISED TO STOP DRIVING THEIR VEHICLES UNTIL THEY HAVE TAKEN THEIR VEHICLE TO A DEALER FOR INSPECTION. DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE LEFT REAR TRAILING ARM AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE IT FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 25, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HONDA AT 1-800-999-1009.",
"notes": "HONDA RECALL NO. 08-053. CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.",
"manufacturer_name": "HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.)"
},
{
"campaign_id": "10V271000",
"recall_no": "EQ10001",
"recall_date": "15/06/2010",
"component_affected": "EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY",
"summary": "ALL IN ONE MOBILITY IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 1997 THROUGH 2008 CONVERSION VANS EQUIPPED WITH VMI/RICON 6-WAY POWER SEAT BASES. THERE IS A POSSIBILITY OF A DEFECTIVE WELD AT THE JOINT BETWEEN THE PIVOTING PLATE AND THE PIVOTING PLATE PIN.",
"consequences": "THE SEAT OCCUPANT MAY BE INJURED IF THE SEAT BASE PIN WERE TO BREAK.",
"remedy": "ALL IN ONE MOBILITY WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND THE VEHICLES WILL BE REPAIRED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 22, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT ALL IN ONE MOBILITY AT 1-503-255-5005.",
"notes": "THIS RECALL ONLY PERTAINS TO VEHICLES ALTERED BY ALL IN ONE MOBILITY AND HAS NO RELATION TO ANY VEHICLES MANUFACTURED BY CHRYSLER, FORD, HONDA, OR GENERAL MOTORS. OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV .",
"manufacturer_name": "ALL IN ONE MOBILITY, INC."
}
]
}
}Error Responses
errorstatus
When an error occurs, the API returns an error status with a code and message.
Vehicle Recalls
GETJSON ResponseOverview
Our Recalls API provides details on all the open recalls of any vehicle, including the date of issue, the identification number of the recall, the remedy to the issue, and more.
- COVERAGE
- US and CAD Regions Vehicles
- SUPPORT
- Works for vehicles from 1950 to 2026
HTTP Request
Endpoint
https://api.vehicledatabases.com/vehicle-recalls/{year}/{make}/{model}Request
import requests
response = requests.get(
"https://api.vehicledatabases.com/vehicle-recalls/{year}/{make}/{model}",
headers={"x-authkey": "YOUR_API_KEY"}
)
print(response.json())GET Parameters
yearRequired- Vehicle year
makeRequired- Vehicle make
modelRequired- Vehicle model
JSON Response
The response is a JSON of all the information associated with a VIN number. Each vin number has the following elements:
Example Response
Response Fields
status- "success" or "error"
data- An object containing all data available.
Response
{
"status": "success",
"data": {
"year": "2014",
"make": "Acura",
"model": "MDX",
"recall": [
{
"campaign_id": "19V256000",
"recall_no": "",
"recall_date": "28/03/2019",
"component_affected": "EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS",
"summary": "Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2014-2019 Acura MDX and 2017-2019 Acura MDX Sport Hybrid vehicles. Moisture may enter the tailgate lid lights, possibly causing a loss of the tailgate lid lights and the taillights.",
"consequences": "Loss of the taillights reduces the vehicle's visibility, increasing the risk of crash.",
"remedy": "Acura will notify owners, and dealers will modify the tailgate lid lights and install updated gaskets and a wiring sub-harness or will replace both tailgate lid lights. The repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began May 7, 2019. Owners may contact Acura customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Acura's number for this recall is M49.",
"notes": "Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.",
"manufacturer_name": "Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)"
},
{
"campaign_id": "15V301000",
"recall_no": "",
"recall_date": "20/05/2015",
"component_affected": "FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: CRASH IMMINENT BRAKING",
"summary": "Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Acura MDX 2WD and AWD, RLX and 2014 Acura RLX Hybrid vehicles. In certain driving conditions, the Collision Mitigation Braking System (CMBS) may incorrectly interpret certain roadside objects such as metal fences or metal guardrails as obstacles and unexpectedly apply the brakes.",
"consequences": "If the CMBS unexpectedly applies emergency braking force while driving, there is an increased risk of a crash.",
"remedy": "Honda will notify owners, and dealers will update the CMBS software, free of charge. The recall began on July 6, 2015. Owners may contact Acura customer service at 1-800-382-2238. Honda's numbers for this recall is JQ4, JQ5 and JQ6.",
"notes": "Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.",
"manufacturer_name": "Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)"
},
{
"campaign_id": "15V417000",
"recall_no": "",
"recall_date": "01/07/2015",
"component_affected": "EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER",
"summary": "American Honda Motor Co. (Honda) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Acura MDX and MDX AWD vehicles manufactured April 23, 2013, to December 16, 2014. The affected vehicles have air conditioning compressor clutch drive bolts that may not have received the proper anti-corrosion coating.",
"consequences": "If a bolt was not coated, it may corrode and break as a result. If the bolt breaks, the compressor clutch plate may separate from the vehicle, possibly becoming a road hazard.",
"remedy": "Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the air conditioning compressor clutch drive bolt and install a new clutch plate if necessary, free of charge. The recall began on August 7, 2015. Owners may contact Acura client relations at 1-800-382-2238. Honda's number for this recall is JQ7.",
"notes": "Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.",
"manufacturer_name": "Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)"
},
{
"campaign_id": "14V639000",
"recall_no": "",
"recall_date": "10/10/2014",
"component_affected": "SEAT BELTS",
"summary": "American Honda Motor Company (Honda) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Acura MDX vehicles manufactured April 23, 2013, to August 25, 2014, and 2014 Acura RLX vehicles manufactured November 5, 2012, to November 25, 2013. In the affected vehicles, the driver and front passenger seat belt may not extend or retract in low temperatures.",
"consequences": "A seatbelt that does not function increases the risk of injury in a crash.",
"remedy": "Honda has notified owners, and dealers will replace the driver and front passenger seat belts, free of charge. The recall began in November 2014. Owners may contact Acura customer service at 1-800-382-2238. Honda's number for this recall is JK7 for the MKX, and JK8 for the RLX.",
"notes": "Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.",
"manufacturer_name": "Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)"
},
{
"campaign_id": "13E040000",
"recall_no": "",
"recall_date": "22/07/2013",
"component_affected": "ELECTRICAL SYSTEM",
"summary": "American Honda Motor Co. is recalling certain Trailer Hitch Harness Kits, Part Number 08L91-TZ5-200. These kits are for use in 2014 model year Acura MDX vehicles. The trailer hitch kit has a subharness that is incorrectly wired such that there may be no power supplied to an accessory trailer brake controller.",
"consequences": "If the trailer brake controller is not powered, when towing a trailer, longer stopping distances could be required, increasing the risk of a crash.",
"remedy": "Honda will notify owners and Acura dealers will correct the trailer hitch subharness wiring, free of charge. The recall began on August 23, 2013. Owners may contact Acura Customer Service at 1-800-382-2238. Honda's number for this campaign is JB2.",
"notes": "Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.",
"manufacturer_name": "Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)"
},
{
"campaign_id": "13V571000",
"recall_no": "",
"recall_date": "14/11/2013",
"component_affected": "POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION",
"summary": "American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (Honda) is recalling certain model year 2014 Acura MDX AWD vehicles manufactured May 6, 2013, through October 14, 2013. The bolts that attach the drive shaft to the automatic transmission transfer assembly may not have been properly tightened. As a result, the bolts could loosen possibly allowing the shaft to detach.",
"consequences": "If the drive shaft detaches while driving it could cause excessive noise and possibly damage the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.",
"remedy": "Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and tighten the drive shaft attaching bolts as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on July 3, 2014. Owners may contact Honda at 1-800-999-1009 or visit their website at www.recalls.honda.com. Honda's recall number is JC8.",
"notes": "Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.",
"manufacturer_name": "Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)"
},
{
"campaign_id": "23V858000",
"recall_no": "",
"recall_date": "18/12/2023",
"component_affected": "FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP",
"summary": "Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2013-2023 Honda Accord, Civic Coupe, Civic Sedan, Civic Hatchback, Civic Type R, CR-V, HR-V, Ridgeline, Odyssey, Acura ILX, MDX, MDX Hybrid, RDX, RLX, TLX, 2019-2022 Honda Insight, Passport, 2020 Honda CR-V Hybrid, 2018-2019 Honda Clarity PHEV, Fit, and 2015-2020 Honda Accord Hybrid, Pilot, Acura NSX vehicles. The fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.",
"consequences": "Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.",
"remedy": "Dealers will replace the fuel pump module, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed September 6, 2024. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are KGC and KGD. This recall is an expansion of NHTSA recall numbers 21V-215 and 20V-314.",
"notes": "Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.",
"manufacturer_name": "Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)"
},
{
"campaign_id": "25V259000",
"recall_no": "",
"recall_date": "17/04/2025",
"component_affected": "EXTERIOR LIGHTING",
"summary": "Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2014-2020 Acura MDX vehicles. Moisture may enter the tailgate lid light assembly and wiring harness, which can cause the interior and exterior lights to fail, including the lid lights, position lights, license plate lights and taillights.",
"consequences": "Vehicle lights that fail to illuminate can decrease visibility and increase the risk of a crash.",
"remedy": "Dealers will inspect the wiring and install a fuse harness, replace the lid light, and repair the body dust sealer, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 30, 2025. Owners may contact Acura's customer service at 1-800-382-2238. Acura's number for this recall is FLI. Vehicles included in this recall that were previously repaired under NHTSA recall number 19V-256 will need to have the new remedy completed.",
"notes": "Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 888-327-4236 (TTY 888-275-9171) or go to nhtsa.gov.",
"manufacturer_name": "Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)"
}
]
}
}Error Responses
errorstatus
When an error occurs, the API returns an error status with a code and message.
Vehicle Recalls
GETJSON ResponseOverview
The Year Options API returns a list of all available vehicle years in the database.
- RETURNS
- Array of available years as strings
- SUPPORT
- Works for vehicles from 1950 to 2026
HTTP Request
Endpoint
https://api.vehicledatabases.com/vehicle-recalls/options/yearRequest
import requests
response = requests.get(
"https://api.vehicledatabases.com/vehicle-recalls/options/year",
headers={"x-authkey": "YOUR_API_KEY"}
)
print(response.json())JSON Response
The response is a JSON of all the information associated with a VIN number. Each vin number has the following elements:
Example Response
Response Fields
status- "success" or "error"
data- An object containing all data available.
Response
{
"status": "success",
"data": [
"1955",
"1956",
"1957",
"1958",
"1959",
"1960",
"1961",
"1962",
"1963",
"1964",
"1965",
"1966",
"1967",
"1968",
"1969",
"1970",
"1971",
"1972",
"1973",
"1974",
"1975",
"1976",
"1977",
"1978",
"1979",
"1980",
"1981",
"1982",
"1983",
"1984",
"1985",
"1986",
"1987",
"1988",
"1989",
"1990",
"1991",
"1992",
"1993",
"1994",
"1995",
"1996",
"1997",
"1998",
"1999",
"2000",
"2001",
"2002",
"2003",
"2004",
"2005",
"2006",
"2007",
"2008",
"2009",
"2010",
"2011",
"2012",
"2013",
"2014",
"2015",
"2016",
"2017",
"2018",
"2019",
"2020",
"2021",
"2022",
"2023",
"2024",
"2025",
"2026"
]
}Error Responses
errorstatus
When an error occurs, the API returns an error status with a code and message.
Vehicle Recalls
GETJSON ResponseOverview
The Make Options API returns a list of all available vehicle makes for a specific year. Use this endpoint after the user selects a year.
- RETURNS
- Array of available makes for the specified year
- REQUIRED
- Year parameter in the URL path
HTTP Request
Endpoint
https://api.vehicledatabases.com/vehicle-recalls/options/make/{year}Request
import requests
response = requests.get(
"https://api.vehicledatabases.com/vehicle-recalls/options/make/{year}",
headers={"x-authkey": "YOUR_API_KEY"}
)
print(response.json())GET Parameters
yearRequired- Vehicle Year
JSON Response
The response is a JSON of all the information associated with a VIN number. Each vin number has the following elements:
Example Response
Response Fields
status- "success" or "error"
data- An object containing all data available.
Response
{
"status": "success",
"data": [
"4-Star",
"ABS Remorques",
"AEV",
"ATC",
"Acura",
"Adkins",
"Advance Engineered",
"Airstream",
"Altec",
"Aluma KLM",
"American Coach",
"Ameritrans",
"Aprilia",
"Arboc",
"Arctic FOX",
"Aspen Trail",
"Aston Martin",
"Audi",
"Augusta",
"Auto Truck",
"Autocar",
"BIG TEX",
"BMW",
"Back Country",
"Bentley",
"Black Rock",
"Black Stone",
"Bloomer",
"Blue Bird",
"Brammo",
"Braun",
"Braun Ambulances",
"Bucher",
"Buick",
"CSI",
"Cadillac",
"Cambli",
"Campagna",
"Capacity",
"Carado",
"Cargo Mate",
"Caterpillar",
"Chalet Truck Campers",
"Champion",
"Champion BUS",
"Charles Machine",
"Cheetah",
"Chevrolet",
"Chrysler",
"Coach AND Equipment",
"Coach House",
"Coachmen",
"Coleman",
"Collins",
"Continental Cargo",
"Corn PRO",
"Cornhusker",
"Crane",
"Creek Side",
"Crossroads",
"Cruiser RV",
"Custom Fire",
"Custom Truck",
"DRV",
"Dakota Grain",
"Dakota Side Dump",
"Dejana",
"Desert FOX",
"Ditch Witch",
"Dodge",
"Dodgen",
"Double R Trailers",
"Ducati",
"Dutchmen",
"E-One",
"E-Ride",
"ENC",
"EZ Loader",
"East",
"East Manufacturing",
"Eldorado",
"Eldorado Mobility",
"Elgin",
"Elkhart",
"Elpers",
"Entegra",
"Evergreen",
"Excel",
"FOX Mountain",
"Fccc",
"Federal Coach",
"Felling",
"Ferrara",
"Ferrari",
"Fiat",
"Fleetwood",
"Fontaine",
"Ford",
"Forest River",
"Forest River BUS",
"Foretravel",
"Free Spirit",
"Freightliner",
"Freightliner Custom Chass",
"GEM",
"GM",
"GMC",
"Genuine Scooter",
"Gillig",
"Glaval",
"Glaval BUS",
"Goshen",
"Grand Design",
"Great Dane",
"Great Lakes",
"Grech",
"Greenfield",
"Gulf Stream",
"Guzzler",
"HME",
"Hackney",
"Harley-Davidson",
"Haul Master",
"Heartland",
"Heil",
"Hino",
"Holiday Rambler",
"Hometown Trolley",
"Honda",
"Horton Ambulance",
"Husqvarna",
"Hutchinson",
"Hymer",
"Hyundai",
"Hyundai Translead",
"IC",
"IC BUS",
"ICE Castle",
"IMT",
"Indian",
"Infiniti",
"Innovative Trailer Design",
"Integrated Tower Systems",
"International",
"Isuzu",
"Itasca",
"JET CO",
"JET Company",
"Jaguar",
"Jayco",
"Jeep",
"Jerr-Dan",
"John Evans",
"Johnston",
"Jumping Jack",
"KIA",
"KME",
"KTM",
"Kalmar",
"Kawasaki",
"Kentucky Trailer",
"Kenworth",
"Keystone",
"Kidron",
"Kimble",
"Kompact Kamp",
"Krystal",
"Kz-Rv",
"Kzrv",
"LGS Industries",
"Lakota",
"Lamborghini",
"Land Rover",
"Lazy Daze",
"Legacy Equipment",
"Lexus",
"Libero",
"Lincoln",
"Lion",
"Livin Lite",
"Livin' Lite",
"Load Trail",
"Lodi",
"MCI",
"MID BUS",
"MV Agusta",
"Mack",
"Manac",
"Manitex/Pm",
"Maserati",
"Mazda",
"Mcelrath Trailers",
"Mckenzie",
"Mclaren",
"Mclaughlin",
"Mcneilus",
"Mercedes-Benz",
"Mertz",
"Micro Bird",
"Midwest Fire",
"Mini",
"Mitsubishi",
"Mitsubishi Fuso",
"Mobility Ventures",
"Monaco",
"Morbark",
"Morgan",
"Morgan Olson",
"Multiquip",
"NEW Flyer",
"NEW Horizons",
"Nabi",
"Nash",
"Neely Coble",
"Newell",
"Newmar",
"Nissan",
"Northstar",
"Nova BUS",
"OBS",
"Oliver Travel Trailers",
"Open Range",
"Oshkosh",
"Pagani",
"Palomino",
"Peterbilt",
"Piaggio",
"Pierce",
"Pitts Trailers",
"Pleasant Valley",
"Polar Tank",
"Porsche",
"Pratt",
"Prevost",
"Prime Time",
"QT Equipment",
"R-Vision",
"RAM",
"Renegade",
"Renegade RV",
"Ride THE Ducks",
"Riverside",
"Road Rescue",
"Roadtrek",
"Rosenbauer",
"SRT",
"Schwarze",
"Scion",
"Seagrave",
"Serenity",
"Setra",
"Shasta",
"Showhauler",
"Shred-Tech",
"Silver Eagle",
"Smart",
"Smeal",
"Snow River",
"Somerset",
"Southwest",
"Spartan",
"Spartan ERV",
"Spartan Fire",
"Spartan Motors",
"Spartan Tool",
"Sportsmen",
"Starcraft",
"Starcraft BUS",
"Startrans",
"Stealth",
"Sterling",
"Stoughton",
"Stratos",
"Strick",
"Subaru",
"Sundance",
"Sunlight",
"Sunnybrook",
"Sunset Park & RV",
"Super Products",
"Supreme",
"Sutphen",
"Suzuki",
"Tadano",
"Takena",
"Temsa",
"Terex",
"Terex Advance",
"Terex Environmental",
"Tesla",
"Thomas",
"Thomas Built",
"Thomas Built Buses",
"Thor",
"Thor Motor Coach",
"Three Feathers",
"Tiffin",
"Timber Ridge",
"Timpte",
"Tiny Idahomes",
"Tishomingo",
"Toyne",
"Toyota",
"Trail King",
"Trails West",
"Trans Tech",
"Trans Tech BUS",
"Tremcar",
"Triple E",
"Triple E RV",
"Triumph",
"Turtle TOP",
"Ural",
"Utilimaster",
"Utility",
"Utility Trailer",
"VAN Hool",
"Vac-Tron",
"Vactor",
"Van-Con",
"Vancraft",
"Vanguard",
"Vantage",
"Vermeer",
"Vibe",
"Victory",
"Viking",
"Vintage",
"Volkswagen",
"Volvo",
"Volvo BUS",
"Wabash National",
"Walker",
"Weiler",
"West-Mark",
"Western Star",
"Wheeled Coach",
"Wilson",
"Wind River",
"Winnebago",
"Wolf Creek",
"Yamaha",
"Zero"
]
}Error Responses
errorstatus
When an error occurs, the API returns an error status with a code and message.
Vehicle Recalls
GETJSON ResponseOverview
The Model Options API returns a list of all available vehicle models for a specific year and make combination. Use this endpoint after the user selects both year and make.
- RETURNS
- Array of available models for the specified year and make
- REQUIRED
- Year and make parameters in the URL path
HTTP Request
Endpoint
https://api.vehicledatabases.com/vehicle-recalls/options/model/{year}/{make}Request
import requests
response = requests.get(
"https://api.vehicledatabases.com/vehicle-recalls/options/model/{year}/{make}",
headers={"x-authkey": "YOUR_API_KEY"}
)
print(response.json())GET Parameters
yearRequired- Vehicle Year
makeRequired- Vehicle Make
JSON Response
The response is a JSON of all the information associated with a VIN number. Each vin number has the following elements:
Example Response
Response Fields
status- "success" or "error"
data- An object containing all data available.
Response
{
"status": "success",
"data": [
"ILX",
"ILX Hybrid",
"MDX",
"RDX",
"RLX",
"TL",
"TSX"
]
}Error Responses
errorstatus
When an error occurs, the API returns an error status with a code and message.