Free Vehicle Safety Recall Check Canada

Enter your 17-character VIN above to instantly search both NHTSA and Transport Canada recall databases. Cardaps decodes your VIN to identify the exact year, make, and model, then checks for all safety recalls ever issued for that vehicle configuration. Results appear in seconds - completely free.

Yes, by law. Manufacturers are required to fix all safety recalls at no cost to the vehicle owner, regardless of the vehicle's age or mileage. Contact any authorized dealer with your VIN to schedule repairs. Parts and labour are fully covered.

A "Park It" or "Do Not Drive" order is issued for the most dangerous recalls - typically fire risk or sudden loss of steering/braking. If your vehicle has a Park It recall, stop driving it immediately and contact your dealer for a tow or mobile repair. Cardaps flags these in red at the top of your results.

NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) is the US safety regulator. Transport Canada (TC) is the Canadian counterpart. Many vehicles sold in Canada are also sold in the US, so both databases may have relevant recalls. Cardaps searches both simultaneously to give you complete coverage.

Yes, but it's risky. Open recalls mean unrepaired safety issues that could lead to accidents or injuries. Before buying any used vehicle, run a free recall check on Cardaps. If recalls are found, the dealer should repair them before sale - or negotiate a lower price and schedule repairs immediately after purchase.

Check at least twice a year, or whenever you receive a manufacturer notice. New recalls are issued regularly - Transport Canada issues hundreds per year. Cardaps data is updated from both NHTSA and Transport Canada databases, so you always get the latest information.