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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 1 hour ago

Registrations United Kingdom (SMMT)

latest month : September 2026 · checked 1 hour ago

Registrations Germany (KBA)

latest month : September 2026 · checked 1 hour ago

Registrations France (PFA)

latest month : October 2026 · checked 1 hour ago

Registrations Spain (ANFAC)

latest month : September 2026 · checked 1 hour ago

Recalls United States (NHTSA)

latest recall : 28/10/2026 · checked 60 minutes ago

Recalls France (RappelConso)

latest recall : 30/10/2026 · checked 60 minutes ago

Recalls European Union (Safety Gate)

latest recall : 29/10/2026 · checked 60 minutes ago

Recalls United Kingdom (DVSA)

latest recall : 28/10/2026 · checked 60 minutes ago

Recalls Canada (Transport Canada)

latest recall : 22/10/2026 · checked 60 minutes 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

24 notice(s)

29 Sep 2026 · RappelConso · FR · A12/02472/24

Jaguar · E-Pace

Lors de son déploiement, l'airbag passager peut se déchirer car le panneau de porte de déploiement de l'airbag facial n'est pas suffisamment affaibli. un airbag déchiré peut réduire la protection des occupants, augmenter le risque de blessures en cas d'accident. de plus, un airbag déchiré pourrait libérer des gaz chauds, causant des brûlures aux occupants.

Official notice

29 Sep 2026 · RappelConso · FR · SR/01075/25

Jaguar · F-Pace, XE, XF

Le carburant dans le gonfleur du coussin gonflable du conducteur peut se détériorer avec le temps. si les airbags se déploient, des fragments du gonfleur pourraient blesser les occupants du véhicule.

Official notice

29 Sep 2026 · RappelConso · FR · SR/01468/26 · also on Safety Gate

Jaguar · I-Pace

Une surcharge thermique peut se produire dans la batterie haute tension, créant un risque d'incendie.

Official notice

21 Sep 2026 · Safety Gate · DE · SR/02023/26

Jaguar · F-Pace, XE, XF

The propellant in the driver and front passenger airbags may deteriorate over time. If the airbags deploy, it could result in fragments from the inflator injuring the vehicle's occupants.

Official notice

17 Sep 2026 · Transport Canada · CA · 2026441 · 14 vehicles

Jaguar · F-PACE (2021-2024), E-PACE (2021-2024)

On certain vehicles, the DC/DC converter could fail. As a result, the 12 V battery would not charge and a red "Stop Safely Electrical Fault Detected" warning message would be displayed. If this happens, and you continue to drive the vehicle, there could be a loss of power to the wheels and/or the vehicle's lights could turn off. Note: This recall is an expansion of Transport Canada recall no. 2026-195. Vehicles repaired under that recall don't require this repair. This recall only affects certain mild hybrid electric vehicles (MHEV).

Official notice

17 Sep 2026 · NHTSA · US · 26V599000 · 23,677 vehicles

Jaguar, Land Rover · F-PACE (2021-2024), RANGE ROVER (2020-2024), E-PACE (2021-2024), RANGE ROVER SPORT (2019-2024), DEFENDER (2020-2024), DISCOVERY (2021-2024), RANGE ROVER EVOQUE (2020-2024), RANGE ROVER VELAR (2021-2024) +1

Loss of Drive Power from DC-DC Converter Failure

Official notice

27 Aug 2026 · RappelConso · FR · SR/01076/25

Jaguar · XF

Le carburant dans le gonfleur du coussin gonflable du conducteur peut se détériorer avec le temps. si les airbags se déploient, des fragments du gonfleur pourraient blesser les occupants du véhicule.

Official notice

13 Aug 2026 · RappelConso · FR · SR/04434/25 · also on Safety Gate

Jaguar · E-Pace Voiture

L'airbag passager du siège avant est mal plié et peut donc se déchirer lorsqu'il est déployé. cela peut causer des blessures aux passagers. en outre, des gaz chauds pourraient s'échapper et les occupants du véhicule pourraient subir des brûlures.

Official notice

10 Jul 2026 · RappelConso · FR · SR/01969/26 · also on Safety Gate

Jaguar · E-Pace (x540), F-Pace (x761)

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

Official notice

03 Jul 2026 · Safety Gate · FR · SR/01969/26 · also on RappelConso

Jaguar · E-PACE (X540), F-PACE (X761)

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

Official notice

26 Jun 2026 · DVSA · GB · R/2026/273 · 272 vehicles

Jaguar · F-PACE

AJ20-D6 Idler Pulley Clash

Official notice

19 Jun 2026 · RappelConso · FR · SR/01783/26 · also on Safety Gate

Jaguar · F-Pace, XE, XF

Le propulseur dans l'airbag du conducteur peut se détériorer avec le temps. si les airbags se déploient, des fragments du gonfleur pourraient blesser les occupants du véhicule.

Official notice

16 Jun 2026 · Safety Gate · FR · SR/01783/26 · also on RappelConso

Jaguar · F-PACE, XE, XF

The propellant in the driver airbag may deteriorate over time. If the airbags deploy, it could result in fragments from the inflator injuring the vehicle's occupants.

Official notice

12 Jun 2026 · DVSA · GB · R/2025/555 · 106 vehicles

Jaguar · E-PACE, F-PACE

E-PACE F-PACE Defender Discovery Sport Range Rover Evoque and Range Rover Velar PHEV Traction Battery Fire Risk

Official notice

21 May 2026 · Safety Gate · DE · SR/01468/26 · also on RappelConso

Jaguar · I-PACE

Thermal overload can occur in the high voltage battery, creating a risk of fire.

Official notice

17 Apr 2026 · Transport Canada · CA · 2026195 · 719 vehicles

Jaguar · F-PACE (2021-2024), E-PACE (2021-2022)

On certain vehicles, the DC-DC converter could fail. As a result, the 12 V battery would not charge and a red "Stop Safely Electrical Fault Detected" warning message would be displayed. If this happens, and you continue to drive the vehicle, there could be a loss of power to the wheels and/or the vehicle's lights could turn off. Note: This recall only affects certain mild hybrid electric vehicles (MHEV).

Official notice

17 Apr 2026 · NHTSA · US · 26V248000 · 170,169 vehicles

Land Rover, Jaguar · RANGE ROVER (2020-2024), RANGE ROVER SPORT (2019-2024), E-PACE (2021-2022), F-PACE (2021-2024), DISCOVERY (2021-2024), DEFENDER (2020-2024), RANGE ROVER EVOQUE (2020-2023), DISCOVERY SPORT (2020) +1

Loss of Drive Power from DC-DC Converter Failure

Official notice

06 Mar 2026 · DVSA · GB · R/2026/052 · 16,291 vehicles

Jaguar · I-PACE

2019 to 2021 Model Year Jaguar I-PACE Battery Fire or Smoke

Official notice

05 Feb 2026 · Transport Canada · CA · 2026049 · 448 vehicles

Jaguar · I-PACE (2019-2021)

On certain vehicles, the recall repairs completed by a Jaguar dealer during Transport Canada recall nos. 2023-302, 2023-564 and 2024-073 may not be effective. As a result, another repair is required. On certain vehicles, there could be a problem inside the high-voltage battery. As a result, the battery could create smoke or heat, which can melt or damage the battery and nearby parts.

Official notice

05 Feb 2026 · NHTSA · US · 26V067000 · 2,278 vehicles

Jaguar · I-PACE (2020-2021)

Park Outside - High Voltage Battery May Overheat

Official notice