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 12 hours ago
Registrations United Kingdom (SMMT)
latest month : September 2026 · checked 12 hours ago
Registrations Germany (KBA)
latest month : September 2026 · checked 12 hours ago
Registrations France (PFA)
latest month : September 2026 · checked 12 hours ago
Registrations Spain (ANFAC)
latest month : September 2026 · checked 12 hours ago
Recalls United States (NHTSA)
latest recall : 28/10/2026 · checked 6 hours ago
Recalls France (RappelConso)
latest recall : 30/10/2026 · checked 6 hours ago
Recalls European Union (Safety Gate)
latest recall : 29/10/2026 · checked 6 hours ago
Recalls United Kingdom (DVSA)
latest recall : 28/10/2026 · checked 12 hours ago
Recalls Canada (Transport Canada)
latest recall : 22/10/2026 · checked 6 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.
26 Oct 2026 · RappelConso · FR · SR/01776/26 · also on Safety Gate
Hyundai · I20 (gb)
Les véhicules équipés d'un moteur à essence 1,0 t-gdi peuvent avoir un tuyau d'aspiration mal acheminé, ce qui fait que l'entrée d'aspiration reste sous pression et génère des vibrations qui pourraient entraîner des fissures du tuyau, ce qui pourrait réduire l'efficacité du freinage et augmenter le risque d'accident.
Official notice26 Oct 2026 · RappelConso · FR · SR/01576/26 · also on Safety Gate
Hyundai · Ioniq EV
La batterie haute tension peut devenir instable. l'instabilité thermique de la batterie haute tension peut ne pas être détectée suffisamment tôt. cela pourrait augmenter le risque d'incendie et de blessures.
Official notice26 Oct 2026 · RappelConso · FR · SR/02626/26 · also on Safety Gate
Kia · Ev5
Les sièges arrière peuvent ne pas avoir été correctement boulonnés au cadre du siège en raison de vis manquantes. en cas de collision, cela pourrait nuire à la retenue et à la protection des passagers, augmentant ainsi le risque de blessure.
Official notice21 Oct 2026 · NHTSA · US · 26V693000 · 17 vehicles
Hyundai · ELANTRA HYBRID (2026), VENUE (2026), ELANTRA (2026), ELANTRA N (2026)
Wheel May Detach
Official notice20 Oct 2026 · RappelConso · FR · SR/02467/26 · also on Safety Gate
Hyundai · Santa FE (mx5 Hev)
L'ancrage de la ceinture de sécurité avant peut se désaligner ou se détacher. si un accident se produit, cela peut augmenter le risque de blessures.
Official notice20 Oct 2026 · RappelConso · FR · SR/02583/26 · also on Safety Gate
Hyundai · Ioniq6 (ce)
L'ancrage de la ceinture de sécurité avant peut se désaligner ou se détacher. cela pourrait nuire à la fonction de retenue de la ceinture de sécurité en cas de collision, augmentant ainsi le risque de blessure.
Official notice20 Oct 2026 · Transport Canada · CA · 2026508 · 3 vehicles
Hyundai · ELANTRA (2026)
On a small number of vehicles, the bolts that attach the front struts to the steering knuckles may not have been tightened properly. As a result, the bolts could loosen or separate and cause a change in vehicle stability and/or a loss of steering control.
Official notice20 Oct 2026 · NHTSA · US · 26V692000 · 24 vehicles
Hyundai · TUCSON HYBRID (2026), ELANTRA (2026)
Loss of Steering Control From Loose Fasteners
Official notice09 Oct 2026 · RappelConso · FR · SR/02691/26 · also on Safety Gate
Hyundai · Nexo
Une soupape de sécurité thermique défectueuse dans le réservoir d'hydrogène peut provoquer une fuite d'hydrogène. l'hydrogène qui fuit peut s'enflammer et augmenter le risque d'incendie.
Official notice09 Oct 2026 · NHTSA · US · 26V664000 · 94,622 vehicles
Genesis, Hyundai · G80 (2017-2020), GENESIS (2015-2016)
Park Outside: Fire from Overheated Power Seat Motors
Official notice08 Oct 2026 · Transport Canada · CA · 2026489 · 4,742 vehicles
Hyundai, Genesis · GENESIS (2015-2016), G80 (2017-2020)
Under certain conditions, the control switch for the driver- and/or passenger-front power seat motor(s) could become stuck and cause the seat motor(s) to remain on. If this happens, the motor(s) could overheat.
Official notice06 Oct 2026 · Safety Gate · DE · SR/02691/26 · also on RappelConso
Hyundai · Nexo
A faulty thermal safety valve in the hydrogen tank may cause hydrogen to leak. The leaking hydrogen may ignite and increase the risk of fire.
Official notice25 Sep 2026 · Transport Canada · CA · 2026461 · 48,070 vehicles
Kia · SELTOS (2024-2026)
On certain vehicles, the 4WD control unit under the driver's seat may become contaminated by a mixture of salt and moisture inside the vehicle. Over time, this can lead to corrosion that could cause a short circuit. Note: This recall only affects vehicles equipped with all-wheel drive.
Official notice24 Sep 2026 · Safety Gate · DE · SR/02626/26 · also on RappelConso
Kia · EV5
The rear seats may not have been correctly bolted to the seat frame due to missing screws. In the event of a collision, this could impair the restraint and protection of passengers, increasing the risk of injury.
Official notice22 Sep 2026 · Safety Gate · FR · SR/02583/26 · also on RappelConso
Hyundai · IONIQ6 (CE)
The front seatbelt snap-on anchor may become misaligned or come loose. This could impair the seatbelt’s restraining function in the event of a collision, increasing the risk of injury.
Official notice22 Sep 2026 · Transport Canada · CA · 2026449 · 110 vehicles
Hyundai · ELANTRA (2010), ELANTRA TOURING (2011)
On certain vehicles, the driver-front airbag inflator could rupture when the airbag deploys in a crash. If this happens, the airbag may not fully inflate and fragments could be propelled toward vehicle occupants.
Official notice18 Sep 2026 · Transport Canada · CA · 2026445 · 1,460 vehicles
Hyundai · IONIQ 9 (2026-2027)
On certain vehicles, the second-row seats may not detect an obstruction when the power folding functions are used. If this happens, the seat(s) may continue moving even if there's an obstruction. Note: This recall only affects certain Ultimate Calligraphy models equipped with second-row captain chairs.
Official notice14 Sep 2026 · DVSA · GB · R/2026/322 · 12,875 vehicles
Hyundai · SANTA FE MX5, IONIQ 6 CE EV
The vehicle may have incorrectly secured front seat belt anchor points
Official notice11 Sep 2026 · NHTSA · US · 26V588000 · 5,360 vehicles
Hyundai · IONIQ 9 (2026)
Power Rear Seats May Trap a Person
Official notice10 Sep 2026 · Safety Gate · FR · SR/02467/26 · also on RappelConso
Hyundai · SANTA FE (MX5 HEV)
The front seat belt snap-on anchor may become misaligned or come loose. If an accident occurs, this may increase the risk of injuries.
Official notice