| Model | Recalls per year | Total recalls | Years | Year with fewest | Most reported by owners |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lexus RX 350 | 0.2 | 1 | 2019–2022 | 2022 | Airbags |
| Subaru Forester | 1.8 | 14 | 2015–2022 | 2021 | Visibility/Wiper |
| Mazda CX-5 | 1.9 | 15 | 2015–2022 | 2022 | Engine |
| Hyundai Tucson | 2.0 | 16 | 2015–2022 | 2021 | Engine |
| Kia Sportage | 2.2 | 18 | 2015–2022 | 2022 | Engine |
| Nissan Pathfinder | 2.7 | 19 | 2015–2022 | 2020 | Engine |
| Chevrolet Equinox | 3.1 | 25 | 2015–2022 | 2017 | Engine |
| Toyota Sequoia | 3.2 | 26 | 2015–2022 | 2022 | Electrical System |
| Honda HR-V | 3.4 | 24 | 2016–2022 | 2017 | Electrical System |
| Toyota RAV4 | 3.5 | 28 | 2015–2022 | 2022 | Electrical System |
| Hyundai Santa Fe | 3.6 | 29 | 2015–2022 | 2018 | Engine |
| Toyota Highlander | 3.8 | 30 | 2015–2022 | 2015 | Power Train |
| Chevrolet Traverse | 3.8 | 30 | 2015–2022 | 2022 | Airbags |
| Kia Sorento | 3.9 | 31 | 2015–2022 | 2020 | Engine |
| Subaru Outback | 4.1 | 33 | 2015–2022 | 2018 | Electrical System |
| Toyota 4Runner | 4.5 | 36 | 2015–2022 | 2020 | Unknown Or Other |
| Honda CR-V | 5.0 | 40 | 2015–2022 | 2022 | Engine |
| Nissan Rogue | 5.5 | 44 | 2015–2022 | 2020 | Unknown Or Other |
| GMC Yukon | 5.6 | 45 | 2015–2022 | 2019 | Engine |
| Ford Edge | 6.0 | 48 | 2015–2022 | 2019 | Engine |
| Chevrolet Suburban | 6.1 | 49 | 2015–2022 | 2019 | Engine |
| Kia Telluride | 6.3 | 19 | 2020–2022 | 2021 | Unknown Or Other |
| Chevrolet Tahoe | 6.8 | 54 | 2015–2022 | 2019 | Service Brakes |
| Jeep Cherokee | 6.8 | 54 | 2015–2022 | 2022 | Power Train |
| Honda Pilot | 7.8 | 62 | 2015–2022 | 2015 | Engine |
| Jeep Grand Cherokee | 8.9 | 71 | 2015–2022 | 2020 | Electrical System |
| Ford Expedition | 9.6 | 77 | 2015–2022 | 2015 | Power Train |
| Jeep Wrangler | 9.8 | 78 | 2015–2022 | 2015 | Steering |
| Ford Escape | 10.6 | 85 | 2015–2022 | 2019 | Engine |
| Ford Explorer | 16.8 | 134 | 2015–2022 | 2019 | Structure |
How to read this table
A recall campaign is a defect the manufacturer or NHTSA found serious enough to fix for free. Counting campaigns per model year lets models with different year ranges be compared. Owner complaints are not ranked because totals grow with sales volume; the last column shows what owners report most, which tells an inspector where to look.
Read more: how to read NHTSA complaint data and how to check recalls before you buy.
Frequently asked questions
Which used SUVs have the fewest recalls?
On this page, the Lexus RX 350 averages the fewest NHTSA recall campaigns per model year among the SUVs we track. Recalls are one signal; always check the exact VIN.
Why not rank by owner complaints?
Complaint totals grow with the number of vehicles sold, so a best-seller can look worse than a rare model. We show recalls per model year and the component owners report most.
Does a recall mean a car is unsafe to buy?
Not by itself. A recall repaired by a franchised dealer fixes the problem at no cost. The risk is an open recall that was never done.
Sources
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