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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 3 hours ago

Registrations United Kingdom (SMMT)

latest month : September 2026 · checked 3 hours ago

Registrations Germany (KBA)

latest month : September 2026 · checked 3 hours ago

Registrations France (PFA)

latest month : October 2026 · checked 3 hours ago

Registrations Spain (ANFAC)

latest month : September 2026 · checked 3 hours ago

Recalls United States (NHTSA)

latest recall : 28/10/2026 · checked 3 hours ago

Recalls France (RappelConso)

latest recall : 30/10/2026 · checked 3 hours ago

Recalls European Union (Safety Gate)

latest recall : 29/10/2026 · checked 3 hours ago

Recalls United Kingdom (DVSA)

latest recall : 28/10/2026 · checked 3 hours ago

Recalls Canada (Transport Canada)

latest recall : 22/10/2026 · checked 3 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

In bold: countries whose national source also publishes the brand ranking.

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

20 notice(s)

01 Sep 2026 · Transport Canada · CA · 2026417 · 617 vehicles

Chrysler · PACIFICA (2025-2026), GRAND CARAVAN (2025-2026)

On certain vehicles, a problem with the brake pedal position sensor could cause the electronic stability control (ESC) system not to work. Note: This problem would cause the electronic stability control (ESC) warning light to turn on.

Official notice

01 Sep 2026 · NHTSA · US · 26V561000 · 2,017 vehicles

Chrysler · VOYAGER (2025-2026), PACIFICA PLUG-IN HYBRID (2026), PACIFICA (2025-2026)

Loss of Electronic Stability Control/FMVSS 126

Official notice

13 Aug 2026 · Transport Canada · CA · 2026396 · 82,868 vehicles

Dodge, Chrysler, Jeep · CHARGER (2026-2027), PACIFICA (2026-2027), GRAND CARAVAN (2026), GRAND WAGONEER (2026), CHEROKEE (2026), GRAND CHEROKEE (2026), WRANGLER (2026), COMPASS (2026)

On certain vehicles, a software problem could cause the rearview camera image not to display when the transmission is shifted into reverse. Canadian regulations require the rearview image to display when the vehicle is reversing. Note: This recall also affects Grand Cherokee L models and Grand Wagoneer L models.

Official notice

13 Aug 2026 · NHTSA · US · 26V531000 · 844,028 vehicles

Jeep, Dodge, Chrysler, Ram · GLADIATOR (2026), CHARGER (2026-2027), PACIFICA (2026-2027), COMPASS (2026), GRAND WAGONEER L (2026), GRAND CHEROKEE (2026), WRANGLER (2026), PROMASTER (2026) +7

Rearview Camera Image May Fail to Display/FMVSS 111

Official notice

04 Jun 2026 · Transport Canada · CA · 2026272 · 1,269 vehicles

Chrysler · PACIFICA (2020-2022)

On certain vehicles, the high-voltage battery could fail. If this happens, the high-voltage battery could overheat. Note: This recall only affects plug-in hybrid (PHEV) models.

Official notice

04 Jun 2026 · NHTSA · US · 26V362000 · 17,277 vehicles

Chrysler · PACIFICA (2020-2022)

Park Outside: Battery May Catch Fire

Official notice

02 Jun 2026 · NHTSA · US · 26V358000 · 141 vehicles

Chrysler · PACIFICA (2023-2026), VOYAGER (2023-2026)

Air Bags May Not Deploy

Official notice

21 May 2026 · NHTSA · US · 26V327000 · 16 vehicles

Jeep, Chrysler, Ram · WRANGLER (2024-2025), PACIFICA (2019-2023), 2500 (2024), 1500 (2024)

Rearview Camera Image May Not Display/FMVSS 111

Official notice

11 May 2026 · NHTSA · US · 26V296000 · 476 vehicles

Chrysler · PACIFICA (2023-2026)

Wheelchair Restraint Retractor May Not Lock

Official notice

26 Mar 2026 · Transport Canada · CA · 2026141 · 21,291 vehicles

Chrysler · PACIFICA (2022-2026), GRAND CARAVAN (2022-2026)

On certain vehicles, the side curtain airbag(s) may not have been manufactured properly. As a result, the airbag(s) may not inflate properly in a crash. Note: This is an expansion of Transport Canada recalls 2025-291 and 2025-454.

Official notice

26 Mar 2026 · NHTSA · US · 26V189000 · 293,264 vehicles

Chrysler · VOYAGER (2022-2026), PACIFICA (2022-2026)

Improperly Sealed Side Curtain Air Bags/FMVSS 226

Official notice

20 Mar 2026 · DVSA · GB · R/2026/131 · 81 vehicles

Chrysler · CHRYSLER ASPEN, CHRYSLER 300, CHRYSLER 300C

Passenger airbag inflator

Official notice

20 Mar 2026 · DVSA · GB · R/2026/129 · 9,496 vehicles

Chrysler · CHRYSLER ASPEN, CHRYSLER 300, CHRYSLER 300C

Driver airbag inflator

Official notice

24 Feb 2026 · Safety Gate · DE · SR/00620/26

Chrysler · Pacifica, Voyager

The head airbag cannot deploy correctly because of insufficient pressure. There is a risk of injury.

Official notice

05 Jan 2026 · Transport Canada · CA · 2026003 · 54 vehicles

Chrysler · PACIFICA (2021-2025), HONDA ODYSSEY (2021-2026), CHRYSLER PACIFICA (2021-2025), TOYOTA SIENNA (2021-2024)

On certain vehicles converted for wheelchair access by Vantage Mobility, the wheelchair tie-down retractors may not have been manufactured properly. As a result, the retractor(s) may not lock automatically. If this happens, the wheelchair may not be secured correctly and could move in a crash. Note: This recall only affects certain Q'Straint QRT-DELUXE and QRT-MAX wheelchair retractors with the part number Q8-6200 or Q8-6209.

Official notice

17 Dec 2025 · NHTSA · US · 25V876000 · 86 vehicles

Toyota, Chrysler, Ram, Ford, GMC, Dodge, Honda, Chevrolet · SIENNA HYBRID (2024-2025), VOYAGER (2022-2025), PACIFICA (2017-2025), PROMASTER (2019-2025), TRANSIT (2019-2025), YUKON (2025), SIERRA 1500 (2025), GRAND CARAVAN (2010-2020) +5

Wheelchair Restraint Retractor May Not Lock

Official notice

17 Dec 2025 · NHTSA · US · 25V877000 · 1,019 vehicles

Chrysler, Honda, Toyota · PACIFICA (2021-2025), ODYSSEY (2021-2026), SIENNA HYBRID (2021-2025)

Wheelchair Restraint Retractor May Not Lock

Official notice

10 Nov 2025 · Transport Canada · CA · 2025618 · 74 vehicles

Toyota, Honda, Chrysler · TOYOTA SIENNA (2025), HONDA ODYSSEY (2025), CHRYSLER PACIFICA (2024-2025), SIENNA (2025), ODYSSEY (2025), PACIFICA (2024-2025)

On certain vehicles converted for wheelchair access by BraunAbility, the wheelchair tie-down retractors may not have been manufactured properly. As a result, the retractor(s) may not lock automatically. If this happens, the wheelchair may not be secured correctly and could move in a crash. Note: This recall only affects certain Q'Straint QRT-DELUXE and QRT-MAX wheelchair retractors with the part number Q8-6200 or Q8-6209.

Official notice

23 Oct 2025 · DVSA · GB · R/2025/174 · 1 vehicles

Chrysler · CHRYSLER ASPEN

2009 Chrysler Aspen Driver airbag inflator

Official notice

04 Sep 2025 · Transport Canada · CA · 2025454 · 78 vehicles

Chrysler · PACIFICA (2025), GRAND CARAVAN (2025)

On certain vehicles, the side curtain airbag(s) may not have been manufactured properly. As a result, the airbag(s) may not inflate properly in a crash.

Official notice