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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 8 hours ago

Registrations United Kingdom (SMMT)

latest month : September 2026 · checked 8 hours ago

Registrations Germany (KBA)

latest month : September 2026 · checked 8 hours ago

Registrations France (PFA)

latest month : September 2026 · checked 8 hours ago

Registrations Spain (ANFAC)

latest month : September 2026 · checked 8 hours ago

Recalls United States (NHTSA)

latest recall : 28/10/2026 · checked 2 hours ago

Recalls France (RappelConso)

latest recall : 30/10/2026 · checked 2 hours ago

Recalls European Union (Safety Gate)

latest recall : 29/10/2026 · checked 2 hours ago

Recalls United Kingdom (DVSA)

latest recall : 28/10/2026 · checked 8 hours ago

Recalls Canada (Transport Canada)

latest recall : 22/10/2026 · checked 2 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

Sept 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 · September 2026

Total market : 156,629 · market share and year-on-year change

  1. 1Renault28,84418.4 %+22.4 %
  2. 2Peugeot19,15312.2 %+1.5 %
  3. 3Citroën11,8977.6 %+21.2 %
  4. 4Dacia10,3986.6 %-14.4 %
  5. 5Tesla9,0385.8 %+61.9 %
  6. 6Toyota8,1665.2 %-4.6 %
  7. 7Volkswagen8,0525.1 %-10.3 %
  8. 8Skoda4,9743.2 %+7.5 %
  9. 9BMW4,5482.9 %+7.6 %
  10. 10Mercedes-Benz4,1342.6 %-4.9 %
  11. 11Kia3,5742.3 %+62.2 %
  12. 12Audi3,5632.3 %-19.7 %
  13. 13Hyundai3,3012.1 %+1.9 %
  14. 14Fiat2,7671.8 %+52.1 %
  15. 15Ford2,7331.7 %-10.9 %

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

13 notice(s)

30 Oct 2026 · RappelConso · FR · SR/03068/26 · also on Safety Gate

Cupra · Raval, Terramar

Les ceintures de sécurité avant peuvent être mal fixées aux points d'ancrage inférieurs. cela pourrait altérer leur fonction de retenue en cas de collision, augmentant ainsi le risque de blessure.

Official notice

27 Oct 2026 · Safety Gate · DE · SR/03068/26 · also on RappelConso

Cupra · RAVAL, TERRAMAR

The front seat belts may be incorrectly secured to the lower anchorage points. This could impair their restraining function in the event of a collision, increasing the risk of injury.

Official notice

14 Oct 2026 · DVSA · GB · R/2026/396 · 495 vehicles

Cupra · BORN

Charging Limitation to 80%

Official notice

05 Oct 2026 · DVSA · GB · R/2026/372 · 1,107 vehicles

Cupra · Terramar, RAVAL

69C8 - Checking seat belts Terramar and Raval

Official notice

30 Sep 2026 · RappelConso · FR · SR/02104/26 · also on Safety Gate

Cupra · Terramar

Une connexion de soudage défectueuse peut entraîner le détachement des composants du prétensionneur avant dans le rétracteur. l'effet de retenue peut être altéré et des pièces peuvent pénétrer dans l'habitacle. cela augmente le risque d'accidents et de blessures.

Official notice

04 Aug 2026 · Safety Gate · DE · SR/02179/26

Cupra · Born

A screw fastening on the frame of the driver’s seat may detach. In the event of an accident, the screw fastening might not withstand the resulting loads. In this case, the protection offered by the restraint system could be impaired as a result of a change in the seating position. Risk of injury.

Official notice

28 Jul 2026 · DVSA · GB · R/2026/311 · 3,939 vehicles

Cupra · TAVASCAN

Reprogramming matrix beam headlights

Official notice

24 Jul 2026 · Safety Gate · DE · SR/02104/26 · also on RappelConso

Cupra · Terramar

A defective welding connection may cause components in the front pre-tensioner to become detached in the retractor. The restraining effect may be impaired and parts may enter the passenger compartment. This increases the risk of accidents and injuries.

Official notice

19 May 2026 · RappelConso · FR · SR/00714/26 · also on Safety Gate

Cupra · Born

Un module défectueux a été installé dans la batterie haute tension, ce qui peut provoquer une surchauffe et créer un risque d'incendie.

Official notice

10 Apr 2026 · Safety Gate · DE · SR/00896/26 · also on RappelConso

Cupra · Born

A defective module has been installed in the high-voltage battery, which may cause it to overheat and lead to a fire.

Official notice

27 Mar 2026 · RappelConso · FR · SR/00896/26 · also on Safety Gate

Cupra · Born

Un module défectueux a été installé dans la batterie haute tension, ce qui peut provoquer une surchauffe et provoquer un incendie.

Official notice

06 Mar 2026 · Safety Gate · DE · SR/00714/26 · also on RappelConso

Cupra · Born

A defective module has been installed in the high-voltage battery, which may cause it to overheat and create a risk of fire.

Official notice

04 Feb 2026 · DVSA · GB · R/2026/040 · 2 vehicles

Cupra · BORN

High-voltage modules replacement

Official notice