Get Open Recalls
Get currently active and unresolved vehicle recall information from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) database. This API filters out completed, closed, or resolved recalls to show only those requiring immediate attention or repair action.
AuthorizationBearer <token>
Use your API key in the Authorization header: Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY
In: header
Path Parameters
vinstring
17-character Vehicle Identification Number to retrieve open recalls for
Match
^[A-HJ-NPR-Z0-9]{17}$Response Body
curl -X GET "https://api.auto.dev/openrecalls/string"{
"data": [
{
"manufacturer": "Ford Motor Company",
"nhtsaCampaignNumber": "25V239000",
"parkIt": false,
"parkOutSide": false,
"overTheAirUpdate": false,
"reportReceivedDate": "11/04/2025",
"component": "POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE",
"summary": "Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 Explorer vehicles. The powertrain control module (PCM) may reset while driving, which can damage the park system or cause an engine stall.",
"consequence": "A damaged park system can result in a vehicle rollaway when the vehicle is placed in park without the parking brake applied. An engine stall while driving can result in a sudden loss of drive power. Either of these scenarios can increase the risk of a crash.",
"remedy": "Dealers will update the powertrain control module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 6, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S35.",
"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.",
"recallStatus": "Remedy Available",
"expectedRemediationDate": null,
"modelYear": "2025",
"make": "FORD",
"model": "EXPLORER"
}
]
}{
"error": {
"status": 400,
"error": "VIN must be exactly 17 characters containing only letters and numbers (excluding I, O, Q)",
"code": "INVALID_VIN_FORMAT",
"path": "/openrecalls/1GYKPD",
"requestId": "a1b2c3d4e5f6g7h8"
}
}{
"error": {
"status": 404,
"error": "No vehicle data found for the provided VIN",
"code": "VIN_NOT_FOUND",
"path": "/openrecalls/WP0AF2A99KS165242",
"requestId": "b2c3d4e5f6g7h8i9"
}
}