{"uid":"cap_wFObac0CUaxB_U4Z4an1z","slug":"autopulse-nhtsa-recall-lookup-9ae4e985","name":"AutoPulse NHTSA Recall Lookup","description":"Vehicle recall lookup / VIN recall check / car safety recall search. Returns open NHTSA safety recalls for any car by VIN or year/make/model, plus international recall context (UK DVSA, Transport Canada, ACCC Australia, EU RAPEX, Japan MLIT). For car-buyer and auto agents.","url":"https://autopulse-navy.vercel.app/api/auto/recall","method":"GET","headers":{},"bodySchema":{"type":"object","properties":{"vin":{"type":"string","description":"17-character VIN"},"lang":{"type":"string","description":"lang"},"make":{"type":"string","description":"make"},"year":{"type":"integer","description":"year"},"model":{"type":"string","description":"model"}}},"responseSchema":{"type":"json","example":{}},"example":{"request":{"make":"Honda","year":2018,"model":"Accord"},"response":{"vin":null,"meta":{"nhtsa_recalls_found":0},"recalls":[],"vehicle":"2018 Honda Accord","next_step":"No open recalls found for the 2018 Honda Accord at this time. However, recall status can vary by specific trim, engine, and production date — provide your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for a definitive vehicle-specific check. It is also recommended to re-check every 3–6 months, as new recalls can be issued at any time.","disclaimer":"Recall information sourced from NHTSA, DVSA, Transport Canada, ACCC, RAPEX, and MLIT. No VIN was provided, so results reflect a general model-level search only — some recalls are VIN-specific and may not appear without one. Always verify directly at nhtsa.gov/recalls using your VIN for the most current and accurate status.","generated_at":"2026-06-06T04:30:43.095Z","open_recalls":0,"safety_status":"all_clear","total_recalls":0,"vehicle_history":[{"url":"https://www.carfax.com/value/","name":"CARFAX Vehicle History Report","type":"vehicle_history","description":"Full vehicle history reports — accident data, odometer, service records, title issues. $44.99/report or $99.99 for 6 months unlimited."},{"url":"https://www.autocheck.com","name":"AutoCheck by Experian","type":"vehicle_history","description":"Alternative to CARFAX — same data sources including DMV records. $24.99/report or $49.99/6 months unlimited. AutoCheck Score™ for quick comparison."}],"pulse_suggestions":[{"url":"https://autopulse-navy.vercel.app","why":"Since no VIN was provided, run a VIN-specific recall check on AutoPulse to confirm your exact 2018 Accord has no open campaigns — plus get a 5-year total cost of ownership breakdown and pre-purchase inspection checklist if you're buying.","vertical":"AutoPulse","suggested_endpoint":"VIN recall lookup + total cost of ownership"},{"url":"https://insurepulse.vercel.app","why":"All-clear on recalls is a great time to audit your auto insurance coverage — make sure your 2018 Accord is properly covered with no gaps, and compare carrier complaint ratios to ensure you're with a reliable insurer.","vertical":"InsurePulse","suggested_endpoint":"Auto insurance coverage gap audit"}]}},"exampleRequest":{"make":"Honda","year":2018,"model":"Accord"},"tags":["x402"],"displayCostAmount":"0.05","displayCostAsset":"USDC","priceDynamic":false,"priceHint":null,"priceStatus":"priced","priceSource":"settled","requiresHandshake":false,"reviewCount":0,"rating":{"score":"0.00","successRate":"0.00","reviews":0,"stars":null,"state":"unrated"},"availabilityStatus":"unknown","priceObserved":null,"sessionDeposit":null,"pricing":{"kind":"static","summary":"$0.05/call","primary":{"kind":"static","protocol":"x402","network":"base","amountUsd":"0.05","per":"call","confidence":"exact"},"accepted":[{"kind":"static","protocol":"x402","network":"base","amountUsd":"0.05","per":"call","confidence":"exact"}]},"paymentMethods":[{"uid":"pm_Z0nMzi1wVq6BFDY1MRDOf","protocol":"x402","methodType":"crypto","chain":"base","mode":"charge","costAmount":"0.05","costPer":"request","priority":0,"asset":"0x833589fCD6eDb6E08f4c7C32D4f71b54bdA02913","unit":"request","depositMicros":null,"planRef":null}],"brandName":null,"brandSlug":null,"brandBaseUrl":null,"brandDocsUrl":null,"whatItDoes":"Returns active NHTSA safety recall information for a vehicle identified by VIN or year/make/model combination","exampleAgentPrompt":"Can you check if my 2018 Honda Accord with VIN 1HGCV1F34JA012345 has any active NHTSA safety recalls I should know about?","exampleUseCases":[{"title":"Used car inspection before purchase","prompt":"I'm looking at a used 2016 Ford F-150 from a private seller. Can you pull up any active safety recalls I should be aware of before I decide to buy it?"},{"title":"Fleet safety compliance audit","prompt":"We need to check our entire delivery fleet for open recalls. Can you look up the current NHTSA recalls for a 2020 Nissan Altima and a 2019 Chevrolet Malibu so we know what we need to address?"},{"title":"Urgent safety concern notification","prompt":"My family just told me their 2017 Hyundai Elantra might have a safety issue they heard about. Can you find out if there are any active NHTSA recalls on that vehicle right now?"}],"resultDescription":"A list of active NHTSA safety recalls for the queried vehicle, including recall campaign identifiers, the component or system affected, a description of the safety defect or risk, the recommended remedy, and relevant recall dates. Returns an empty list if no active recalls exist.","failureModes":["Invalid or malformed VIN returns an error indicating the VIN could not be parsed","No matching vehicle found for given year/make/model combination returns empty results or 404","NHTSA data source unavailable causes upstream timeout or 503","Missing required parameters (no VIN and no year/make/model) returns a 400 bad request","Payment not fulfilled results in 402 Payment Required before data is returned"],"whenToPreferThis":"Use this endpoint when you need real-time, authoritative NHTSA recall data for a specific vehicle — especially in pre-purchase inspection workflows, fleet safety checks, or consumer safety alerts. Prefer this over generic web search when you need structured, machine-readable recall data keyed by VIN or vehicle attributes rather than unstructured text.","instructions":null,"reviewSummary":null,"reviewSummaryHighlights":null,"reviewSummaryConcerns":null,"reviewSummaryGeneratedAt":null,"activationCount":0,"lastUsedAt":null,"lastSuccessfullyRanAt":null,"lastHealthCheckAt":"2026-09-13T12:35:10.691Z","isFirstParty":false}