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New car registrations and vehicle recalls, as published by official bodies. Every figure is copied from its publication or computed from it (market shares, changes), never estimated or written by AI; a value that cannot be read or does not match the published totals is dropped. Each block names its source and month.

Registrations Europe (ACEA)

latest month : September 2026 · checked 5 hours ago

Registrations United Kingdom (SMMT)

latest month : September 2026 · checked 5 hours ago

Registrations Germany (KBA)

latest month : September 2026 · checked 5 hours ago

Registrations France (PFA)

latest month : October 2026 · checked 5 hours ago

Registrations Spain (ANFAC)

latest month : September 2026 · checked 5 hours ago

Recalls United States (NHTSA)

latest recall : 28/10/2026 · checked 5 hours ago

Recalls France (RappelConso)

latest recall : 30/10/2026 · checked 5 hours ago

Recalls European Union (Safety Gate)

latest recall : 29/10/2026 · checked 5 hours ago

Recalls United Kingdom (DVSA)

latest recall : 28/10/2026 · checked 5 hours ago

Recalls Canada (Transport Canada)

latest recall : 22/10/2026 · checked 5 hours ago

Registrations in Europe

New passenger cars, per month. Totals and power sources: ACEA (European automobile manufacturers’ association).

EU + EFTA + UK · September 2026

1,363,210

+10.2 % year on year

European Union · September 2026

971,048

+9.3 % year on year

Battery-electric share (EU)

29.9 %

new battery-electric cars

European Union · 13 months by power source

Aug 25max 1,158,317Sept 26
  • Battery electric
  • Plug-in hybrid
  • Hybrid
  • Petrol
  • Diesel
  • Other

Source : ACEA

Power-source mix · September 2026

EU + EFTA + UK

  • Battery electric 30.5 %
  • Plug-in hybrid 12.1 %
  • Hybrid 33.6 %
  • Petrol 17.6 %
  • Diesel 4.1 %
  • Other 2.1 %

European Union

  • Battery electric 29.9 %
  • Plug-in hybrid 10.5 %
  • Hybrid 34.1 %
  • Petrol 17.4 %
  • Diesel 5.2 %
  • Other 3.0 %

National markets · September 2026

CountryRegistrationsYear on yearElectric
United Kingdom350,536+12.0 %28.3 %
Germany256,774+9.0 %34.5 %
France156,629+11.6 %41.7 %
Italy139,166+9.7 %7.6 %
Spain93,858+10.2 %18.5 %
Poland56,354+13.0 %6.2 %
Netherlands36,259+12.6 %52.8 %
Belgium32,124+1.9 %50.9 %
Austria28,968+12.5 %33.6 %
Sweden28,667+13.8 %49.0 %
Switzerland21,948+9.6 %35.7 %
Denmark20,025+13.1 %88.8 %
Portugal19,589+15.2 %47.7 %
Czechia19,095-10.6 %11.2 %
Norway18,733+30.0 %98.8 %
Greece12,802+4.3 %10.6 %
Hungary12,488+20.3 %9.8 %
Romania11,068-11.2 %7.9 %
Slovakia7,021-2.3 %10.5 %
Finland6,984+16.5 %62.1 %
Ireland6,320+12.6 %49.3 %
Slovenia5,286+7.8 %23.2 %
Croatia4,565-3.3 %3.5 %
Bulgaria4,193+9.8 %13.6 %
Lithuania3,901+2.9 %14.4 %
Luxembourg3,537-6.4 %37.6 %
Latvia1,889-9.5 %17.4 %
Estonia1,663+41.1 %11.2 %
Cyprus1,194-16.6 %8.0 %
Iceland945+8.9 %81.6 %
Malta629+15.4 %45.0 %

Source : ACEA, September 2026

Data rooms by country · every month, every year

Manufacturers and brands

Europe: ACEA. Germany: KBA (federal motor transport authority). United Kingdom: SMMT. France: PFA / AAA Data. Spain: ANFAC (DGT data).

EU + EFTA + UK · September 2026

Total market : 1,363,210 · market share and year-on-year change

  1. 1Volkswagen120,2148.8 %-5.0 %
  2. 2Toyota79,3865.8 %+0.5 %
  3. 3Skoda78,0405.7 %+0.6 %
  4. 4Mercedes-Benz71,8715.3 %+5.8 %
  5. 5Tesla68,7765.1 %+72.6 %
  6. 6Renault67,8845.0 %+4.6 %
  7. 7BMW67,6405.0 %-1.2 %
  8. 8Audi58,5744.3 %-3.7 %
  9. 9Kia56,4374.1 %+13.6 %
  10. 10Peugeot55,3214.1 %+0.8 %
  11. 11Geely54,7784.0 %
  12. 12Chery Automobile52,8013.9 %
  13. 13BYD49,9533.7 %+100.1 %
  14. 14Dacia45,4083.3 %-9.1 %
  15. 15SAIC Motor41,9873.1 %+23.8 %

Source : ACEA

Germany · September 2026

Total market : 256,774 · market share and year-on-year change

  1. 1Volkswagen42,46116.5 %-6.1 %
  2. 2Mercedes-Benz21,5958.4 %+6.2 %
  3. 3Skoda19,8987.8 %+5.4 %
  4. 4BMW18,9247.4 %-2.4 %
  5. 5Audi16,3616.4 %+4.0 %
  6. 6SEAT13,1915.1 %-0.4 %
  7. 7Opel13,0595.1 %+6.0 %
  8. 8Tesla12,5524.9 %+268.7 %
  9. 9Ford7,8483.1 %-13.4 %
  10. 10Dacia7,1682.8 %+25.7 %
  11. 11Hyundai7,0092.7 %-6.8 %
  12. 12Renault6,1382.4 %+20.9 %
  13. 13Kia6,1252.4 %+17.6 %
  14. 14Toyota6,0512.4 %-24.2 %
  15. 15BYD6,0402.4 %+85.6 %

Source : KBA

United Kingdom · September 2026

Total market : 350,536 · market share and year-on-year change

  1. 1Volkswagen25,9727.4 %
  2. 2BYD20,1405.8 %
  3. 3Kia18,3995.3 %
  4. 4MG18,0265.1 %
  5. 5Audi16,7224.8 %
  6. 6Tesla15,8754.5 %
  7. 7BMW15,6174.5 %
  8. 8Mercedes-Benz15,5714.4 %
  9. 9Jaecoo15,0574.3 %
  10. 10Toyota13,9484.0 %
  11. 11Skoda13,7413.9 %
  12. 12Volvo Cars12,2363.5 %
  13. 13Vauxhall11,9913.4 %
  14. 14Ford11,9173.4 %
  15. 15Nissan11,0463.2 %

Source : SMMT

France · October 2026

Total market : 149,341 · market share and year-on-year change

  1. 1Renault25,93617.4 %+4.2 %
  2. 2Peugeot18,42012.3 %-2.0 %
  3. 3Citroën11,1447.5 %+11.4 %
  4. 4Toyota9,0216.0 %-3.1 %
  5. 5Volkswagen8,4125.6 %-13.3 %
  6. 6Dacia8,3385.6 %-23.8 %
  7. 7BMW5,3703.6 %+20.2 %
  8. 8Skoda4,7703.2 %+4.1 %
  9. 9Mercedes-Benz4,2232.8 %+14.9 %
  10. 10Kia3,9432.6 %+21.3 %
  11. 11Hyundai3,9232.6 %+0.6 %
  12. 12Audi3,0502.0 %-29.7 %
  13. 13Nissan2,9262.0 %+13.8 %
  14. 14Ford2,9011.9 %+1.4 %
  15. 15Fiat2,7521.8 %+28.8 %

Source : PFA / AAA Data

Spain · September 2026

Total market : 93,858 · market share and year-on-year change

  1. 1Toyota9,1729.8 %+11.2 %
  2. 2Renault5,5515.9 %-6.1 %
  3. 3Volkswagen5,1135.5 %-5.5 %
  4. 4SEAT4,8315.2 %+4.1 %
  5. 5Kia4,5404.8 %+5.5 %
  6. 6BYD4,4344.7 %+81.9 %
  7. 7Dacia4,1684.4 %-22.6 %
  8. 8Tesla3,7334.0 %+24.8 %
  9. 9Mercedes-Benz3,6923.9 %+0.7 %
  10. 10BMW3,4943.7 %+7.3 %
  11. 11Peugeot3,2673.5 %-1.9 %
  12. 12MG3,0423.2 %-9.5 %
  13. 13Hyundai3,0133.2 %-31.6 %
  14. 14Skoda2,7733.0 %-17.5 %
  15. 15Audi2,6222.8 %-7.6 %

Source : ANFAC

Vehicle recalls

Notices published by the official registers over the last 12 months, linked to the brands and models concerned. Each notice keeps the register’s own text.

Recalls over 12 months

2,395

a recall published by two registers counts once

NHTSA

846

notices published

RappelConso

453

notices published

Safety Gate

389

notices published

DVSA

445

notices published

Transport Canada

511

notices published

Notices published per month and register

Nov 25max 259Oct 26
  • NHTSA
  • RappelConso
  • Safety Gate
  • DVSA
  • Transport Canada

Sources: NHTSA (United States), RappelConso (France), Safety Gate (European Union), DVSA (United Kingdom), Transport Canada.

Recalls per brand · 12 months

  1. 1Ford280
  2. 2Toyota86
  3. 3Mercedes-Benz83
  4. 4BMW82
  5. 5Hyundai71
  6. 6Honda62
  7. 7Peugeot62
  8. 8Volkswagen60
  9. 9Jeep57
  10. 10Citroën54
  11. 11Chevrolet53
  12. 12Land Rover52
  13. 13Lincoln51
  14. 14Nissan45
  15. 15Kia44

A recall covering several brands counts for each.

Recall notices

11 notice(s)

09 Jun 2026 · Transport Canada · CA · 2026278 · 1,173 vehicles

Bentley · CONTINENTAL GT (2020-2026), CONTINENTAL GTC (2020-2026), FLYING SPUR (2020-2026), BENTAYGA (2019-2023)

On certain vehicles, the tire and loading information label does not list that there is no spare tire in both official languages. The label reads as "NONE / NON-APPLICABLE" when it should read as "NONE / AUCUN". Canadian regulations require the information to be listed on the label in both English and French.

Official notice

03 Jun 2026 · DVSA · GB · R/2026/216 · 10 vehicles

Bentley · Continental GT, Continental GTC, FLYING SPUR

RECALL CAMPAIGN – Bentley Continental GT Continental GT Convertible Flying Spur - Incorrect Front Driveshafts (RE26/14 RD93)

Official notice

21 May 2026 · NHTSA · US · 26V330000 · 8 vehicles

Bentley · CONTINENTAL GT (2026), CONTINENTAL GT CABRIO (2026)

Incorrect Front Axle Driveshaft

Official notice

10 Apr 2026 · Transport Canada · CA · 2026183 · 11 vehicles

Bentley · BENTAYGA (2026)

On certain vehicles, the tire and loading information label lists an incorrect vehicle cargo carrying capacity. This could lead to overloading of the vehicle and cause poor handling or a tire failure. Note: This recall only affects certain Bentayga Speed models.

Official notice

10 Apr 2026 · NHTSA · US · 26V231000 · 163 vehicles

Bentley · BENTAYGA (2026)

Incorrect Weight Capacity on Label/FMVSS 110

Official notice

24 Mar 2026 · NHTSA · US · 26V181000 · 44 vehicles

Bentley · BENTAYGA (2025)

Incorrect Information on Tire Placard/FMVSS 110

Official notice

13 Jan 2026 · Safety Gate · DE · SR/00085/26

Bentley · Bentayga Hybrid

The high-voltage battery’s cell modules could overheat during charging. This may lead to fire.

Official notice

13 Jan 2026 · DVSA · GB · R/2025/526 · 104 vehicles

Bentley · Bentayga Hybrid

Bentley Bentayga Hybrid – Software Update For HV Battery Management Controller (RE25/46 RD74)

Official notice

12 Dec 2025 · Safety Gate · DE · SR/04367/25

Bentley · CONTINENTAL GT, CONTINENTAL GTC, FLYING SPUR

The high-pressure fuel pump is not correctly attached to the engine, which could lead to a fuel leak, and a fire.

Official notice

24 Nov 2025 · Transport Canada · CA · 2025649 · 12 vehicles

Bentley · BENTAYGA (2023)

On certain vehicles, the high-voltage battery could overheat. As a result, the battery could create smoke or heat, which can melt or damage the battery and nearby parts. Note: This recall only affects plug-in hybrid (PHEV) models.

Official notice

24 Nov 2025 · NHTSA · US · 25V811000 · 120 vehicles

Bentley · BENTAYGA HYBRID (2023)

High Voltage Battery May Overheat

Official notice