Official figures
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 10 hours ago
Registrations United Kingdom (SMMT)
latest month : September 2026 · checked 10 hours ago
Registrations Germany (KBA)
latest month : September 2026 · checked 10 hours ago
Registrations France (PFA)
latest month : September 2026 · checked 10 hours ago
Registrations Spain (ANFAC)
latest month : September 2026 · checked 10 hours ago
Recalls United States (NHTSA)
latest recall : 28/10/2026 · checked 4 hours ago
Recalls France (RappelConso)
latest recall : 30/10/2026 · checked 4 hours ago
Recalls European Union (Safety Gate)
latest recall : 29/10/2026 · checked 4 hours ago
Recalls United Kingdom (DVSA)
latest recall : 28/10/2026 · checked 10 hours ago
Recalls Canada (Transport Canada)
latest recall : 22/10/2026 · checked 4 hours ago
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
Source : ACEA
EU + EFTA + UK
European Union
| Country | Registrations | Year on year | Electric | Mix |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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, September 2026
In bold: countries whose national source also publishes the brand ranking.
Europe: ACEA. Germany: KBA (federal motor transport authority). United Kingdom: SMMT. France: PFA / AAA Data. Spain: ANFAC (DGT data).
Total market : 1,363,210 · market share and year-on-year change
Source : ACEA
Total market : 256,774 · market share and year-on-year change
Source : KBA
Total market : 350,536 · market share and year-on-year change
Source : SMMT
Total market : 156,629 · market share and year-on-year change
Source : PFA / AAA Data
Total market : 93,858 · market share and year-on-year change
Source : ANFAC
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
Sources: NHTSA (United States), RappelConso (France), Safety Gate (European Union), DVSA (United Kingdom), Transport Canada.
A recall covering several brands counts for each.
23 Oct 2026 · RappelConso · FR · SR/02940/26 · also on Safety Gate
Les coussins de tête du siège avant peuvent ne pas être suffisamment fixés et peuvent se détacher lors d'une collision. cela pourrait réduire la protection des occupants et augmenter le risque de blessure.
Official notice21 Oct 2026 · DVSA · GB · R/2026/386 · 27,267 vehicles
Volvo Cars · EX30, EX30CC
Head Cushion
Official notice15 Oct 2026 · Safety Gate · BE · SR/02940/26 · also on RappelConso
The front seat head cushions may not be sufficiently secured and could become detached during a collision. This could reduce occupant protection and increase the risk of injury.
Official notice15 Oct 2026 · NHTSA · US · 26V677000 · 5 vehicles
Volvo Cars · VNL (4) (2025-2026)
Loose or Missing Structural Bolts in Truck Cab
Official notice09 Oct 2026 · NHTSA · US · 26V671000 · 9,930 vehicles
Volvo Cars · EX30 (2025-2026), EX30CC (2026)
Head Restraint Cushion May Detach
Official notice08 Oct 2026 · Transport Canada · CA · 2026486 · 2,697 vehicles
Volvo Cars · EX30 (2025-2026), EX30 Cross Country (2025-2026)
On certain vehicles, the cushions within the front seat head rests may not have been attached properly. As a result, the cushion(s) could move or detach in a crash.
Official notice01 Oct 2026 · RappelConso · FR · SR/01964/26 · also on Safety Gate
Volvo Cars · Volvo
La batterie haute tension peut surchauffer, ce qui peut entraîner un incendie.
Official notice28 Sep 2026 · NHTSA · US · 26V619000 · 392 vehicles
Volvo Cars · VNR (4) (2026-2027), VNL (4) (2025-2027)
Software Calculation Error May Cause Reduced Braking Performance
Official notice18 Sep 2026 · NHTSA · US · 26V600000 · 1,236 vehicles
Volvo Cars · 9700 (2009-2025)
Incorrect Emergency Exit Identification Label/FMVSS 217
Official notice04 Sep 2026 · RappelConso · FR · SR/00945/26 · also on Safety Gate
Le faisceau de câblage du système audio peut provoquer un bruit dû à des connexions défectueuses. si le son dans la voiture est perdu, les signaux de sécurité tels que le signal d'avertissement de ceinture de sécurité peuvent également échouer. cela peut entraîner un accident et des blessures. type d'opérateur économique auquel la/les mesure(s) a/ont été ordonnée(s): fabricant catégorie de mesure: rappel du produit auprès des utilisateurs finaux date d'entrée en vigueur: 19/03/2026
Official notice06 Aug 2026 · NHTSA · US · 26V513000 · 2,071 vehicles
Volvo Cars · VNR (4) (2027), VNL (4) (2026-2027)
Marker Lights May Fail to Illuminate/FMVSS 108
Official notice13 Jul 2026 · DVSA · GB · R/2026/272 · 7,760 vehicles
Volvo Cars · XC40
CMA Cell Modules
Official notice09 Jul 2026 · NHTSA · US · 26V444000 · 3,858 vehicles
Volvo Cars · VNL (4) (2026-2027), VNR (4) (2026-2027), VHD (2026), VN (2026), VAH (2026)
Loss of Steering Control from Loose Steering Arm Fasteners
Official notice03 Jul 2026 · Safety Gate · BE · SR/01964/26 · also on RappelConso
Volvo Cars · Volvo
The high voltage battery may overheat, which may lead to fire.
Official notice28 May 2026 · NHTSA · US · 26V350000 · 205 vehicles
Volvo Cars · VHD (2026-2027), VNL (4) (2026-2027), VN (2026-2027), VNR (4) (2027), VAH (2026)
Do Not Drive: Wheel May Detach
Official notice23 Apr 2026 · NHTSA · US · 26V260000 · 2,800 vehicles
Volvo Cars · VNL (4) (2025-2027), VNR (4) (2026-2027)
Rear Brake Modulators May Short Circuit
Official notice01 Apr 2026 · NHTSA · US · 26V208000 · 340 vehicles
Volvo Cars · VNL (4) (2025-2027), VNR (4) (2026-2027)
Turn Signal Failure/FMVSS 108
Official notice30 Mar 2026 · Safety Gate · BE · SR/00945/26 · also on RappelConso
The audio system’s wiring harness may cause a noise due to faulty connections. If the sound in the car is lost, safety signals such as the seat belt warning signal may also fail. This may could lead to an accident and injuries.
Official notice25 Mar 2026 · NHTSA · US · 26V184000 · 115 vehicles
Volvo Cars · VNL (4) (2025-2026)
Instrument Panel Display Failure/FMVSS 101
Official notice25 Mar 2026 · NHTSA · US · 26V186000 · 222 vehicles
Volvo Cars · VNL (4) (2025-2026)
Delayed Brake Release/FMVSS 121
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