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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

66 notice(s)

26 Oct 2026 · RappelConso · FR · SR/02570/26 · also on Safety Gate

Land Rover · Range Rover, Range Rover Sport

Les panneaux latéraux du toit panoramique peuvent se détacher du véhicule et tomber sur la route, ce qui augmente le risque d'accidents et de blessures.

Official notice

26 Oct 2026 · RappelConso · FR · SR/02677/26 · also on Safety Gate

Land Rover · Range Rover Evoque (lz), Discovery Sport (lc)

Le moteur du véhicule peut ne pas redémarrer après avoir roulé en mode véhicule électrique (ve) en raison d’un problème logiciel dans le module de commande de l’onduleur lorsque la charge de la batterie haute tension (hv) diminue. cela pourrait entraîner une perte de puissance motrice, augmentant le risque d'accident et de blessures.

Official notice

26 Oct 2026 · RappelConso · FR · SR/02693/26 · also on Safety Gate

Land Rover · Discovery 3 / Lr3 (la), Discovery 4 / Lr4 (la), Range Rover Sport (ls)

Les boulons destinés à être utilisés avec le support de fixation ne sont pas correctement marqués conformément à la norme iso. cela pourrait amener les utilisateurs à suivre des instructions d'installation incorrectes, empêchant le support de retenue de fonctionner correctement. en conséquence, la remorque pourrait se détacher pendant l'utilisation, ce qui augmenterait le risque d'accidents et de blessures.

Official notice

26 Oct 2026 · RappelConso · FR · SR/02032/26 · also on Safety Gate

Land Rover · Defender (le), Discovery (lr), Range Rover (lk)

Les connecteurs des coussins gonflables du conducteur dans la colonne de direction ont montré qu'ils pouvaient se corroder. au fil du temps, l'airbag pourrait ne pas se déployer comme prévu et pourrait donc augmenter le risque de blessures.

Official notice

26 Oct 2026 · RappelConso · FR · SR/02590/26 · also on Safety Gate

Land Rover · Discovery 3 / Lr3 (la), Discovery 4 / Lr4 (la), Range Rover Sport (ls)

Le mécanisme du crochet de remorquage peut se détériorer progressivement, entraînant le détachement de la remorque pendant l'utilisation et causant potentiellement des blessures.

Official notice

15 Oct 2026 · Transport Canada · CA · 2026498 · 7,482 vehicles

Land Rover · RANGE ROVER (2022-2026)

On certain vehicles, water could leak into the rearview camera and cause the rearview camera image not to display properly or at all.

Official notice

15 Oct 2026 · NHTSA · US · 26V678000 · 93,997 vehicles

Land Rover · RANGE ROVER (2022-2026)

Water May Damage Rearview Camera

Official notice

08 Oct 2026 · Safety Gate · BE · SR/02848/26

Land Rover

A crack may develop in the rear subframe and propagate over time, reducing the structural integrity of the vehicle. This could affect vehicle stability and reduce occupant protection in the event of a collision, increasing the risk of an accident and injury.

Official notice

29 Sep 2026 · Safety Gate · FR · SR/02693/26 · also on RappelConso

Land Rover · Discovery 3 / LR3 (LA), Discovery 4 / LR4 (LA), Range Rover Sport (LS)

The bolts intended for use with the retaining bracket are not correctly marked in accordance with the ISO standard. This could lead users to follow incorrect installation instructions, preventing the retaining bracket from functioning properly. As a result, the trailer could detach during use, increasing the risk of accidents and injuries.

Official notice

28 Sep 2026 · Safety Gate · FR · SR/02677/26 · also on RappelConso

Land Rover · Range Rover Evoque (LZ), Discovery Sport (LC)

The vehicle’s engine may fail to restart after driving in electric vehicle (EV) mode due to a software problem in the inverter control module when the high-voltage (HV) battery charge decreases. This could result in a loss of motive power, increasing the risk of an accident and injuries.

Official notice

28 Sep 2026 · RappelConso · FR · SR/01970/26 · also on Safety Gate

Land Rover · Discovery Sport (lc), Range Rover Evoque (lz), Range Rover Velar(ly), Defender (le)

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

Official notice

24 Sep 2026 · Transport Canada · CA · 2026458 · 38 vehicles

Land Rover · DEFENDER (2024)

On certain vehicles, the second-row seat belt(s) may not have been stitched properly. As a result, the seat belt(s) may not hold a person in place during a crash. Additionally, the seat belt(s) may not properly secure a child seat. Note: The vehicle's lower universal anchorage system (UAS) is not affected by this defect and may still be used to secure a child seat.

Official notice

24 Sep 2026 · Transport Canada · CA · 2026457 · 155 vehicles

Land Rover · RANGE ROVER SPORT (2024-2026)

On certain vehicles, the rear subframe may be cracked. This could lead to poor handling and a loss of vehicle control.

Official notice

24 Sep 2026 · NHTSA · US · 26V613000 · 1,073 vehicles

Land Rover · RANGE ROVER SPORT (2024-2027)

Rear Subframe May Crack

Official notice

24 Sep 2026 · NHTSA · US · 26V615000 · 371 vehicles

Land Rover · DEFENDER (2024)

Seat Belt May Be Improperly Stitched

Official notice

23 Sep 2026 · Transport Canada · CA · 2026453 · 1 vehicles

Land Rover · RANGE ROVER SPORT (2025-2026)

On one vehicle, the powertrain control module (PCM) may not have been manufactured properly. As a result, the engine could stall while driving.

Official notice

23 Sep 2026 · NHTSA · US · 26V607000 · 1 vehicles

Land Rover · RANGE ROVER SPORT (2027)

Powertrain Control Module May Cause a Loss of Drive Power

Official notice

22 Sep 2026 · Safety Gate · DE · SR/02608/26

Land Rover · Defender, Discovery

The fuel tank wall near the inlet check valve is thinner than specified. In the event of a crash, the tank may not withstand the impact adequately, which could lead to fuel leakage and potentially cause a fire.

Official notice

22 Sep 2026 · Safety Gate · FR · SR/02590/26 · also on RappelConso

Land Rover · Discovery 3 / LR3 (LA), Discovery 4 / LR4 (LA), Range Rover Sport (LS)

The tow hook mechanism may gradually deteriorate, causing the trailer to become detached during use and potentially causing injuries.

Official notice

17 Sep 2026 · Safety Gate · DE · SR/02570/26 · also on RappelConso

Land Rover · RANGE ROVER, RANGE ROVER SPORT

The side panels of the panoramic roof may become detached from the vehicle and fall onto the road, increasing the risk of accidents and injuries.

Official notice