Check your Tennessee vehicle for safety recalls

Free lookup using the official U.S. government (NHTSA) recall database. Recalls are federal, so the lookup is the same in every state. DMV.ai is independent and not a government site.

Vehicle Recall Checker

Enter your 17-character VIN

Found on dashboard, door jamb, or your title document

Step by step

1
Find your VIN
The 17-character vehicle identification number is on your Tennessee registration card, your insurance card, or the driver-side dashboard where it meets the windshield.
2
Look it up
Search by VIN for the most accurate result, or by year, make and model to see recalls issued for that model.
3
Call a dealer for your brand
Safety recall repairs are done by a dealer for your vehicle's brand — any authorized dealer in Tennessee can help. Ask them to confirm whether the repair has already been done on your car.
4
Book the repair
Safety recall repairs are free in most cases (federal law sets limits, such as for very old vehicles). Bring your VIN and the recall number.
5
Check again later
New recalls are issued all the time. Re-check every few months, and before you buy a used car.

Good to know

Results show recalls issued for the vehicle. Some manufacturers' records may lag; a dealer can confirm repair status.
Recalls for tires, car seats and equipment are listed separately at nhtsa.gov.
Whether an open recall affects Tennessee registration or inspection is not stated by NHTSA; check with the Tennessee agency if unsure.

Source: NHTSA — Recalls. Buying a used car? See the Tennessee title transfer guide.