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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

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

338 notice(s)

28 Oct 2026 · Safety Gate · DE · SR/02999/26 · also on RappelConso

Ford · Ranger

The side airbag may not deploy correctly, and the B-pillar panelling may become detached during deployment. In addition, the head airbag may not adequately protect occupants in certain front seating positions. These could reduce occupant protection in the event of a collision and increase the risk of injury.

Official notice

27 Oct 2026 · DVSA · GB · R/2026/411 · 2 vehicles

Ford · MUSTANG MACH-E

Mustang Mach-E - Battery Energy Control Module Software Update

Official notice

26 Oct 2026 · RappelConso · FR · SR/02057/26 · also on Safety Gate

Ford · Transit Custom Une Fourgonnette

Lors de l'installation des serrures de haute sécurité, les copeaux métalliques du pilier b peuvent avoir endommagé la ceinture de sécurité. cela pourrait réduire l'efficacité de retenue de la ceinture de sécurité en cas d'accident, augmentant ainsi le risque de blessure.

Official notice

26 Oct 2026 · RappelConso · FR · SR/02464/26 · also on Safety Gate

Ford · Capri, Explorer

En raison d'un collage insuffisant, le toit panoramique peut se détacher et tomber sur la route. il y a un risque d'accident et de blessures.

Official notice

26 Oct 2026 · RappelConso · FR · SR/02314/26 · also on Safety Gate

Ford · Transit Custom, Tourneo Custom Une Fourgonnette

Des fissures dans la conduite de carburant pourraient entraîner une fuite de carburant au-dessus des systèmes de post-traitement des gaz d'échappement. si le carburant qui fuit entre en contact avec des composants chauds, il pourrait s'enflammer et provoquer un incendie du véhicule.

Official notice

26 Oct 2026 · RappelConso · FR · SR/02468/26 · also on Safety Gate

Ford

Le filtre à particules diesel (dpf) peut être fissuré sur les véhicules ecoblue diesel de 2,0 l et ecoblue de 1,5 l. cela pourrait entraîner le non-respect par les véhicules du contrôle technique requis par la loi, étant donné que les émissions de suie à l’échappement peuvent être supérieures à la limite autorisée.

Official notice

26 Oct 2026 · RappelConso · FR · SR/02824/26 · also on Safety Gate

Ford · Transit Custom

Un contact entre le réservoir de carburant diesel et le boulon du support de cloison dciv peut endommager le réservoir de carburant au fil du temps et provoquer une fuite de carburant sur le moteur chaud ou les composants d'échappement. en conséquence, le carburant qui fuit peut s'enflammer et provoquer un incendie.

Official notice

23 Oct 2026 · RappelConso · FR · SR/02999/26 · also on Safety Gate

Ford · Ranger

L'airbag latéral peut ne pas se déployer correctement et les panneaux du pilier b peuvent se détacher pendant le déploiement. de plus, il se peut que l'airbag de la tête ne protège pas adéquatement les occupants de certaines places assises avant. celles-ci pourraient réduire la protection des occupants en cas de collision et augmenter le risque de blessure.

Official notice

20 Oct 2026 · Safety Gate · DE · SR/03000/26

Ford · Kuga

A screw and push nut may come into contact with the wiring harness behind the driver-side instrument panel and damage the wires. As a result, this could cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of an accident. Moreover, the wiring harness could overheat due to a short circuit, increasing the risk of fire.

Official notice

20 Oct 2026 · RappelConso · FR · SR/01577/26 · also on Safety Gate

Ford · Tourneo Courier, Transit Courier Une Fourgonnette

Le frein à main peut glisser, entraînant une perte totale de puissance de maintien. cela pourrait permettre au véhicule de rouler involontairement, augmentant ainsi le risque d'accident.

Official notice

20 Oct 2026 · Transport Canada · CA · 2026511 · 5,736 vehicles

Ford · F-150 (2026), F-600 (2026), F-350 SUPER DUTY (2026), F-450 SUPER DUTY (2026), F-550 SUPER DUTY (2026), F-250 SUPER DUTY (2026)

On certain trucks, the left-side tailgate cable may not have been manufactured properly. As a result, when under load, the cable could fail causing the tailgate to drop suddenly.

Official notice

20 Oct 2026 · NHTSA · US · 26V689000 · 30,123 vehicles

Ford · F-350 SD (2026), F-250 SD (2026), F-150 (2026-2027), F-450 SD (2026)

Tailgate Cable May Fail

Official notice

19 Oct 2026 · DVSA · GB · R/2026/410 · 1,831 vehicles

Ford · TRANSIT CUSTOM, Tourneo Custom

26C47 – Transit and Tourneo Custom – Brake Discs

Official notice

07 Oct 2026 · Safety Gate · DE · SR/02824/26 · also on RappelConso

Ford · Transit Custom

A touch condition between the diesel fuel tank and the DCIV bulkhead bracket bolt may cause damage to the fuel tank over time and fuel to leak onto hot engine or exhaust components. As a result, the leaking fuel may ignite and result in a fire.

Official notice

06 Oct 2026 · Transport Canada · CA · 2026482 · 563 vehicles

Ford · F-150 (2025-2026)

On certain trucks, the bolts that secure the driver's seat may not have been tightened properly. As a result, the seat could move or detach in a crash.

Official notice

06 Oct 2026 · Transport Canada · CA · 2026481 · 19 vehicles

Ford · TRANSIT CONNECT (2015)

On certain vehicles the recall repairs completed by a Ford dealer during recall 25S89 (Transport Canada recall no. 2025-449) may not have been done correctly. As a result, another repair is required. On certain vehicles, there could be a problem with the connections inside the rearview camera. As a result, the rearview camera image may not display correctly or at all when the transmission is shifted into reverse.

Official notice

06 Oct 2026 · Transport Canada · CA · 2026480 · 6,935 vehicles

Ford · F-150 (2026), F-600 (2025-2026), F-350 SUPER DUTY (2025-2026), F-450 SUPER DUTY (2025-2026), F-550 SUPER DUTY (2025-2026), F-250 SUPER DUTY (2025-2026)

On certain vehicles, the speedometer and tachometer in the instrument cluster may not work correctly.

Official notice

06 Oct 2026 · NHTSA · US · 26V650000 · 506 vehicles

Ford · TRANSIT CONNECT (2015)

Blank or Distorted Rearview Camera Image

Official notice

06 Oct 2026 · NHTSA · US · 26V653000 · 102,159 vehicles

Ford · F-600 SD (2025-2026), F-550 SD (2025-2026), F-450 SD (2025-2026), F-350 SD (2025-2026), F-250 SD (2025-2026), F-150 (2026), F-750 SD (2026)

Inaccurate Speedometer and Tachometer Display/FMVSS 101

Official notice

06 Oct 2026 · NHTSA · US · 26V655000 · 2,276 vehicles

Ford · F-150 (2025-2027)

Front Row Seats Improperly Secured

Official notice