# Automotive data room: official registrations and recalls

New car registrations and vehicle recalls, as published by official bodies. Every figure is copied from its publication or computed from it (market shares, year-on-year changes), never estimated or written by AI.

- Web page: https://mecapress.com/data

## Sources

- [Registrations Europe (ACEA)](https://www.acea.auto/pc-registrations/): latest month September 2026
- [Registrations United Kingdom (SMMT)](https://www.smmt.co.uk/vehicle-data/car-registrations/): latest month September 2026
- [Registrations Germany (KBA)](https://www.kba.de/DE/Statistik/Fahrzeuge/Neuzulassungen/neuzulassungen_node.html): latest month September 2026
- [Registrations France (PFA)](https://pfa-auto.fr/marche-automobile/): latest month September 2026
- [Immatriculations Espagne (ANFAC)](https://anfac.com/category/actualidad/notas-de-matriculacion/): latest month September 2026
- [Recalls United States (NHTSA)](https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls): latest recall 2026-10-28
- [Recalls France (RappelConso)](https://rappel.conso.gouv.fr/): latest recall 2026-10-30
- [Recalls European Union (Safety Gate)](https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport): latest recall 2026-10-29
- [Rappels Royaume-Uni (DVSA)](https://www.check-vehicle-recalls.service.gov.uk/): latest recall 2026-10-28
- [Rappels Canada (Transports Canada)](https://wwwapps.tc.gc.ca/Saf-Sec-Sur/7/VRDB-BDRV/search-recherche/menu.aspx?lang=eng): latest recall 2026-10-22

## New car registrations — September 2026

| Market | Registrations | Year on year | Battery electric |
|---|---:|---:|---:|
| EU + EFTA + UK | 1,363,210 | +10.2 % | 30.5 % |
| European Union | 971,048 | +9.3 % | 29.9 % |
| United Kingdom | 350,536 | +12.0 % | 28.3 % |
| Germany | 256,774 | +9.0 % | 34.5 % |
| France | 156,629 | +11.6 % | 41.7 % |
| Italy | 139,166 | +9.7 % | 7.6 % |
| Spain | 93,858 | +10.2 % | 18.5 % |
| Poland | 56,354 | +13.0 % | 6.2 % |
| Netherlands | 36,259 | +12.6 % | 52.8 % |
| Belgium | 32,124 | +1.9 % | 50.9 % |
| Austria | 28,968 | +12.5 % | 33.6 % |
| Sweden | 28,667 | +13.8 % | 49.0 % |
| Switzerland | 21,948 | +9.6 % | 35.7 % |
| Denmark | 20,025 | +13.1 % | 88.8 % |
| Portugal | 19,589 | +15.2 % | 47.7 % |
| Czechia | 19,095 | -10.6 % | 11.2 % |
| Norway | 18,733 | +30.0 % | 98.8 % |
| Greece | 12,802 | +4.3 % | 10.6 % |
| Hungary | 12,488 | +20.3 % | 9.8 % |
| Romania | 11,068 | -11.2 % | 7.9 % |
| Slovakia | 7,021 | -2.3 % | 10.5 % |
| Finland | 6,984 | +16.5 % | 62.1 % |
| Ireland | 6,320 | +12.6 % | 49.3 % |
| Slovenia | 5,286 | +7.8 % | 23.2 % |
| Croatia | 4,565 | -3.3 % | 3.5 % |
| Bulgaria | 4,193 | +9.8 % | 13.6 % |
| Lithuania | 3,901 | +2.9 % | 14.4 % |
| Luxembourg | 3,537 | -6.4 % | 37.6 % |
| Latvia | 1,889 | -9.5 % | 17.4 % |
| Estonia | 1,663 | +41.1 % | 11.2 % |
| Cyprus | 1,194 | -16.6 % | 8.0 % |
| Iceland | 945 | +8.9 % | 81.6 % |
| Malta | 629 | +15.4 % | 45.0 % |

Source: [ACEA](https://www.acea.auto/files/Press_release_car_registrations_September_2026.pdf)

## European Union: 13 months

| Month | Total | Battery electric | Plug-in hybrid | Hybrid | Petrol | Diesel |
|---|---:|---:|---:|---:|---:|---:|
| September 2025 | 888,672 | 167,586 | 91,148 | 308,037 | 221,586 | 71,579 |
| October 2025 | 916,609 | 173,173 | 96,261 | 316,068 | 227,416 | 73,830 |
| November 2025 | 887,491 | 188,730 | 91,699 | 301,819 | 206,448 | 70,120 |
| December 2025 | 963,319 | 217,898 | 102,914 | 324,799 | 216,492 | 68,992 |
| January 2026 | 799,625 | 154,230 | 78,741 | 308,364 | 175,989 | 64,550 |
| February 2026 | 865,437 | 158,280 | 83,772 | 334,791 | 199,910 | 70,366 |
| March 2026 | 1,158,316 | 234,532 | 105,414 | 444,835 | 262,617 | 83,739 |
| April 2026 | 972,314 | 200,117 | 95,565 | 359,056 | 218,485 | 73,982 |
| May 2026 | 955,013 | 203,417 | 98,553 | 345,427 | 210,383 | 69,482 |
| June 2026 | 1,147,962 | 270,557 | 115,714 | 404,608 | 244,833 | 76,778 |
| August 2026 | 708,211 | 196,486 | 78,426 | 234,980 | 133,816 | 45,403 |
| September 2026 | 971,048 | 290,117 | 102,267 | 330,693 | 168,564 | 50,557 |

Source: [ACEA](https://www.acea.auto/files/Press_release_car_registrations_September_2026.pdf)

## Best-selling brands — EU + EFTA + UK, September 2026

Total market: 1,363,210

| # | Brand | Units | Share | Year on year |
|---:|---|---:|---:|---:|
| 1 | [Volkswagen](https://mecapress.com/brands/volkswagen) | 120,214 | 8.8 % | -5.0 % |
| 2 | [Toyota](https://mecapress.com/brands/toyota) | 79,386 | 5.8 % | +0.5 % |
| 3 | [Skoda](https://mecapress.com/brands/skoda) | 78,040 | 5.7 % | +0.6 % |
| 4 | [Mercedes-Benz](https://mecapress.com/brands/mercedes-benz) | 71,871 | 5.3 % | +5.8 % |
| 5 | [Tesla](https://mecapress.com/brands/tesla) | 68,776 | 5.1 % | +72.6 % |
| 6 | [Renault](https://mecapress.com/brands/renault) | 67,884 | 5.0 % | +4.6 % |
| 7 | [BMW](https://mecapress.com/brands/bmw) | 67,640 | 5.0 % | -1.2 % |
| 8 | [Audi](https://mecapress.com/brands/audi) | 58,574 | 4.3 % | -3.7 % |
| 9 | [Kia](https://mecapress.com/brands/kia) | 56,437 | 4.1 % | +13.6 % |
| 10 | [Peugeot](https://mecapress.com/brands/peugeot) | 55,321 | 4.1 % | +0.8 % |
| 11 | [Geely](https://mecapress.com/brands/geely) | 54,778 | 4.0 % | — |
| 12 | [Chery Automobile](https://mecapress.com/brands/chery-automobile) | 52,801 | 3.9 % | — |
| 13 | [BYD](https://mecapress.com/brands/byd) | 49,953 | 3.7 % | +100.1 % |
| 14 | [Dacia](https://mecapress.com/brands/dacia) | 45,408 | 3.3 % | -9.1 % |
| 15 | [SAIC Motor](https://mecapress.com/brands/saic-motor) | 41,987 | 3.1 % | +23.8 % |

Source: [ACEA](https://www.acea.auto/files/Press_release_car_registrations_September_2026.pdf)

## Best-selling brands — Germany, September 2026

Total market: 256,774

| # | Brand | Units | Share | Year on year |
|---:|---|---:|---:|---:|
| 1 | [Volkswagen](https://mecapress.com/brands/volkswagen) | 42,461 | 16.5 % | -6.1 % |
| 2 | [Mercedes-Benz](https://mecapress.com/brands/mercedes-benz) | 21,595 | 8.4 % | +6.2 % |
| 3 | [Skoda](https://mecapress.com/brands/skoda) | 19,898 | 7.8 % | +5.4 % |
| 4 | [BMW](https://mecapress.com/brands/bmw) | 18,924 | 7.4 % | -2.4 % |
| 5 | [Audi](https://mecapress.com/brands/audi) | 16,361 | 6.4 % | +4.0 % |
| 6 | [SEAT](https://mecapress.com/brands/seat) | 13,191 | 5.1 % | -0.4 % |
| 7 | [Opel](https://mecapress.com/brands/opel) | 13,059 | 5.1 % | +6.0 % |
| 8 | [Tesla](https://mecapress.com/brands/tesla) | 12,552 | 4.9 % | +268.7 % |
| 9 | [Ford](https://mecapress.com/brands/ford) | 7,848 | 3.1 % | -13.4 % |
| 10 | [Dacia](https://mecapress.com/brands/dacia) | 7,168 | 2.8 % | +25.7 % |
| 11 | [Hyundai](https://mecapress.com/brands/hyundai) | 7,009 | 2.7 % | -6.8 % |
| 12 | [Renault](https://mecapress.com/brands/renault) | 6,138 | 2.4 % | +20.9 % |
| 13 | [Kia](https://mecapress.com/brands/kia) | 6,125 | 2.4 % | +17.6 % |
| 14 | [Toyota](https://mecapress.com/brands/toyota) | 6,051 | 2.4 % | -24.2 % |
| 15 | [BYD](https://mecapress.com/brands/byd) | 6,040 | 2.4 % | +85.6 % |

Source: [KBA](https://www.kba.de/SharedDocs/Downloads/DE/Statistik/Fahrzeuge/FZ10/fz10_2026_09.xlsx?__blob=publicationFile)

## Best-selling brands — United Kingdom, September 2026

Total market: 350,536

| # | Brand | Units | Share | Year on year |
|---:|---|---:|---:|---:|
| 1 | [Volkswagen](https://mecapress.com/brands/volkswagen) | 25,972 | 7.4 % | — |
| 2 | [BYD](https://mecapress.com/brands/byd) | 20,140 | 5.8 % | — |
| 3 | [Kia](https://mecapress.com/brands/kia) | 18,399 | 5.3 % | — |
| 4 | [MG](https://mecapress.com/brands/mg) | 18,026 | 5.1 % | — |
| 5 | [Audi](https://mecapress.com/brands/audi) | 16,722 | 4.8 % | — |
| 6 | [Tesla](https://mecapress.com/brands/tesla) | 15,875 | 4.5 % | — |
| 7 | [BMW](https://mecapress.com/brands/bmw) | 15,617 | 4.5 % | — |
| 8 | [Mercedes-Benz](https://mecapress.com/brands/mercedes-benz) | 15,571 | 4.4 % | — |
| 9 | [Jaecoo](https://mecapress.com/brands/jaecoo) | 15,057 | 4.3 % | — |
| 10 | [Toyota](https://mecapress.com/brands/toyota) | 13,948 | 4.0 % | — |
| 11 | [Skoda](https://mecapress.com/brands/skoda) | 13,741 | 3.9 % | — |
| 12 | [Volvo Cars](https://mecapress.com/brands/volvo-cars) | 12,236 | 3.5 % | — |
| 13 | [Vauxhall](https://mecapress.com/brands/vauxhall) | 11,991 | 3.4 % | — |
| 14 | [Ford](https://mecapress.com/brands/ford) | 11,917 | 3.4 % | — |
| 15 | [Nissan](https://mecapress.com/brands/nissan) | 11,046 | 3.2 % | — |

Source: [SMMT](https://www.smmt.co.uk/vehicle-data/car-registrations/)

## Best-selling brands — France, September 2026

Total market: 156,629

| # | Brand | Units | Share | Year on year |
|---:|---|---:|---:|---:|
| 1 | [Renault](https://mecapress.com/brands/renault) | 28,844 | 18.4 % | +22.4 % |
| 2 | [Peugeot](https://mecapress.com/brands/peugeot) | 19,153 | 12.2 % | +1.5 % |
| 3 | [Citroën](https://mecapress.com/brands/citroen) | 11,897 | 7.6 % | +21.2 % |
| 4 | [Dacia](https://mecapress.com/brands/dacia) | 10,398 | 6.6 % | -14.4 % |
| 5 | [Tesla](https://mecapress.com/brands/tesla) | 9,038 | 5.8 % | +61.9 % |
| 6 | [Toyota](https://mecapress.com/brands/toyota) | 8,166 | 5.2 % | -4.6 % |
| 7 | [Volkswagen](https://mecapress.com/brands/volkswagen) | 8,052 | 5.1 % | -10.3 % |
| 8 | [Skoda](https://mecapress.com/brands/skoda) | 4,974 | 3.2 % | +7.5 % |
| 9 | [BMW](https://mecapress.com/brands/bmw) | 4,548 | 2.9 % | +7.6 % |
| 10 | [Mercedes-Benz](https://mecapress.com/brands/mercedes-benz) | 4,134 | 2.6 % | -4.9 % |
| 11 | [Kia](https://mecapress.com/brands/kia) | 3,574 | 2.3 % | +62.2 % |
| 12 | [Audi](https://mecapress.com/brands/audi) | 3,563 | 2.3 % | -19.7 % |
| 13 | [Hyundai](https://mecapress.com/brands/hyundai) | 3,301 | 2.1 % | +1.9 % |
| 14 | [Fiat](https://mecapress.com/brands/fiat) | 2,767 | 1.8 % | +52.1 % |
| 15 | [Ford](https://mecapress.com/brands/ford) | 2,733 | 1.7 % | -10.9 % |

Source: [PFA / AAA Data](https://pfa-auto.fr/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Flash-Marche-publication-mensuelle-PFA.pdf)

## Best-selling brands — Spain, September 2026

Total market: 93,858

| # | Brand | Units | Share | Year on year |
|---:|---|---:|---:|---:|
| 1 | [Toyota](https://mecapress.com/brands/toyota) | 9,172 | 9.8 % | +11.2 % |
| 2 | [Renault](https://mecapress.com/brands/renault) | 5,551 | 5.9 % | -6.1 % |
| 3 | [Volkswagen](https://mecapress.com/brands/volkswagen) | 5,113 | 5.5 % | -5.5 % |
| 4 | [SEAT](https://mecapress.com/brands/seat) | 4,831 | 5.2 % | +4.1 % |
| 5 | [Kia](https://mecapress.com/brands/kia) | 4,540 | 4.8 % | +5.5 % |
| 6 | [BYD](https://mecapress.com/brands/byd) | 4,434 | 4.7 % | +81.9 % |
| 7 | [Dacia](https://mecapress.com/brands/dacia) | 4,168 | 4.4 % | -22.6 % |
| 8 | [Tesla](https://mecapress.com/brands/tesla) | 3,733 | 4.0 % | +24.8 % |
| 9 | [Mercedes-Benz](https://mecapress.com/brands/mercedes-benz) | 3,692 | 3.9 % | +0.7 % |
| 10 | [BMW](https://mecapress.com/brands/bmw) | 3,494 | 3.7 % | +7.3 % |
| 11 | [Peugeot](https://mecapress.com/brands/peugeot) | 3,267 | 3.5 % | -1.9 % |
| 12 | [MG](https://mecapress.com/brands/mg) | 3,042 | 3.2 % | -9.5 % |
| 13 | [Hyundai](https://mecapress.com/brands/hyundai) | 3,013 | 3.2 % | -31.6 % |
| 14 | [Skoda](https://mecapress.com/brands/skoda) | 2,773 | 3.0 % | -17.5 % |
| 15 | [Audi](https://mecapress.com/brands/audi) | 2,622 | 2.8 % | -7.6 % |

Source: [ANFAC](https://anfac.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/NP-Matriculaciones-Septiembre-2026-COMPLETA.pdf)

## Vehicle recalls (12 months)

- Distinct recalls: 2,395 (a recall published by two registers counts once)
- NHTSA: 846 notices
- RappelConso: 453 notices
- Safety Gate: 389 notices
- DVSA: 445 notices
- Transport Canada: 511 notices
- Most recalled brands: Ford (280), Toyota (86), Mercedes-Benz (83), BMW (82), Hyundai (71), Honda (62), Peugeot (62), Volkswagen (60), Jeep (57), Citroën (54)

### Latest recalls

- 2026-10-30 · RappelConso SR/03079/26 · Audi — Q3, Q3 Sportback : la pénétration d'humidité dans la zone du crémaillère de direction peut provoquer la corrosion d'un boulon du crémaillère de direction. ([official notice](https://rappel.conso.gouv.fr/fiche-rappel/50099/rapex))
- 2026-10-30 · RappelConso SR/01971/26 · Tata Motors — F-Pace, Defender, Discovery, Range Rover, Range Rover Sport, Range Rover Velar : la poulie ralentisseuse de la courroie d'entraînement des accessoires avant (fead) peut sur-roter en raison d'une contrainte de torsion élevée et entrer en collision avec le capteur de température… ([official notice](https://rappel.conso.gouv.fr/fiche-rappel/49893/rapex))
- 2026-10-30 · RappelConso SR/02938/26 · SEAT — Ateca, Tarraco : la pénétration d'humidité pourrait entraîner la corrosion d'un boulon de crémaillère de direction, ce qui pourrait entraîner une fracture du boulon et une perte de la capacité de direction,… ([official notice](https://rappel.conso.gouv.fr/fiche-rappel/50102/rapex))
- 2026-10-30 · RappelConso SR/02850/26 · Tesla — Model 3 : la force latérale exercée sur l'épaule peut dépasser la limite autorisée (3 kn) lors d'une collision avec un poteau. ([official notice](https://rappel.conso.gouv.fr/fiche-rappel/50104/rapex))
- 2026-10-30 · RappelConso SR/01853/26 · Skoda — Fabia, Rapid, Yeti, Octavia, Superb, Citigo : le propulseur dans l'airbag du conducteur peut se détériorer avec le temps. ([official notice](https://rappel.conso.gouv.fr/fiche-rappel/49885/rapex))
- 2026-10-30 · RappelConso SR/02525/26 · BMW — 3 Series, 5 Series, 7 Series : l'eau peut pénétrer dans le démarreur et causer des dommages. ([official notice](https://rappel.conso.gouv.fr/fiche-rappel/49916/rapex))
- 2026-10-30 · RappelConso SR/02936/26 · Toyota — Rav4 Plug-In Hybrid : l'unité de commande électronique de l'alternodémarreur du système hybride enfichable peut ne pas terminer correctement le processus d'initialisation du moteur, ce qui peut rendre le mode de commande… ([official notice](https://rappel.conso.gouv.fr/fiche-rappel/50093/rapex))
- 2026-10-30 · RappelConso SR/03068/26 · Cupra — Raval, Terramar : les ceintures de sécurité avant peuvent être mal fixées aux points d'ancrage inférieurs. ([official notice](https://rappel.conso.gouv.fr/fiche-rappel/50098/rapex))
- 2026-10-30 · RappelConso SR/03074/26 · Fiat — Ducato NG : sur les véhicules équipés d'un moteur diesel de 2,2 l, un serrage insuffisant de l'amortisseur de pression de carburant peut créer une lacune dans l'assemblage et provoquer une fuite de diesel du… ([official notice](https://rappel.conso.gouv.fr/fiche-rappel/50097/rapex))
- 2026-10-30 · RappelConso SR/03073/26 · Peugeot — Boxer NG : sur les véhicules équipés d'un moteur diesel de 2,2 l, un serrage insuffisant de l'amortisseur de pression de carburant peut créer une lacune dans l'assemblage et provoquer une fuite de diesel du… ([official notice](https://rappel.conso.gouv.fr/fiche-rappel/50096/rapex))
- 2026-10-30 · RappelConso SR/03067/26 · Opel — Movano NG : sur les véhicules équipés d'un moteur diesel de 2,2 l, un serrage insuffisant de l'amortisseur de pression de carburant peut créer une lacune dans l'assemblage et provoquer une fuite de diesel du… ([official notice](https://rappel.conso.gouv.fr/fiche-rappel/50100/rapex))
- 2026-10-30 · RappelConso SR/03066/26 · Citroën — Jumper NG : sur les véhicules équipés d'un moteur diesel de 2,2 l, un serrage insuffisant de l'amortisseur de pression de carburant peut créer une lacune dans l'assemblage et provoquer une fuite de diesel du… ([official notice](https://rappel.conso.gouv.fr/fiche-rappel/50095/rapex))

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Cite as: Mecapress, “Automotive data room: official registrations and recalls”, https://mecapress.com/data
Methodology: https://mecapress.com/methodology