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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 11 hours ago

Registrations United Kingdom (SMMT)

latest month : September 2026 · checked 11 hours ago

Registrations Germany (KBA)

latest month : September 2026 · checked 11 hours ago

Registrations France (PFA)

latest month : September 2026 · checked 11 hours ago

Registrations Spain (ANFAC)

latest month : September 2026 · checked 11 hours ago

Recalls United States (NHTSA)

latest recall : 28/10/2026 · checked 5 hours ago

Recalls France (RappelConso)

latest recall : 30/10/2026 · checked 5 hours ago

Recalls European Union (Safety Gate)

latest recall : 29/10/2026 · checked 5 hours ago

Recalls United Kingdom (DVSA)

latest recall : 28/10/2026 · checked 11 hours ago

Recalls Canada (Transport Canada)

latest recall : 22/10/2026 · checked 5 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

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 · 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

101 notice(s)

08 Oct 2026 · RappelConso · FR · SR/01346/26 · also on Safety Gate

Mercedes-Benz · G-Klasse

Les boulons de roue utilisés ne répondent pas aux exigences et peuvent se détacher, entraînant une perte de stabilité de conduite, ce qui augmente le risque d'accident.

Official notice

02 Oct 2026 · Transport Canada · CA · 2026476 · 2,160 vehicles

Mercedes-Benz · S CLASS (2021-2025), MAYBACH S-CLASS (2021-2025)

On certain vehicles, the front brake hoses could fail and cause a progressive brake fluid leak. If this happens, you may experience a change in brake pedal feel and travel. This can cause reduced braking.

Official notice

02 Oct 2026 · NHTSA · US · 26V638000 · 30,064 vehicles

Mercedes-Benz · S 680 4MATIC (2022-2025), S 580 4MATIC (2022-2025), S 500 4MATIC (2022-2025), S 580 4MATIC (2022-2025), AMG S 63 E 4MATIC+ (2024-2025), S 580 E 4MATIC (2023-2025)

Front Brake Hose May Leak

Official notice

17 Sep 2026 · Safety Gate · DE · SR/02567/26

Mercedes-Benz · Citaro LE Ü

The seats may not have been correctly bolted to the seat frame. In the event of a collision, this could impair the restraint and protection of passengers, increasing the risk of injury.

Official notice

03 Sep 2026 · Safety Gate · DE · SR/02418/26

Mercedes-Benz · GLE-Class

In certain GLE series vehicles (model series 167) with OM654 and hybrid engines, a shielding plate in the bulkhead area may not have been fitted according to specifications. As a result, the fuel line could rub against the shielding plate and become damaged, causing a fuel leak. This may lead to a drop in fuel pressure and a loss of propulsion without warning, increasing the risk of an accident.

Official notice

27 Aug 2026 · RappelConso · FR · SR/00883/25

Mercedes-Benz · A-Class, B-Class, Cla, Gla With 4-Cylinder Diesel Engine

Il manque un joint entre le collecteur d'échappement et le turbocompresseur de gaz d'échappement. cela peut conduire à des gaz d'échappement chauds et non purifiés s'infiltrant entre le turbocompresseur et le collecteur. cela peut endommager le couvercle de la culasse et provoquer une fuite d'huile. si l'huile entre en contact avec des pièces chaudes du moteur, le véhicule peut prendre feu.

Official notice

27 Aug 2026 · RappelConso · FR · SR/02875/25

Mercedes-Benz · E-Class, Glc-Class

Des boulons de raccordement au sol spécifiques de 12v et 48v peuvent avoir été fixés avec un couple incorrect, ce qui peut conduire à ce que les faisceaux de câblage ne soient pas correctement fixés. en conséquence, la résistance électrique aux points de connexion pourrait augmenter. la température peut donc augmenter dans cette zone, entraînant un incendie.

Official notice

27 Aug 2026 · RappelConso · FR · SR/02886/25

Mercedes-Benz · Gla-Class

Les rivets des sièges arrière réglables longitudinalement ne peuvent pas être installés sur les rails réglables. cela pourrait déplacer la position du siège au-delà de son point d'extrémité défini lorsqu'il est réglé manuellement. en cas d'accident ou de forte décélération, le siège arrière pourrait sortir de sa position définie, entraînant un risque accru de blessure pour les occupants.

Official notice

27 Aug 2026 · RappelConso · FR · SR/03986/25 · also on Safety Gate

Mercedes-Benz · A-Class, B-Class, Cla-Class

Une rondelle pour les ceintures de sécurité avant peut ne pas correspondre aux spécifications et ne pas résister aux charges. en cas d'accident, l'effet restrictif pourrait être incomplet, augmentant le risque de blessures.

Official notice

25 Aug 2026 · DVSA · GB · R/2026/315 · 4 vehicles

Mercedes-Benz · CLA, GLB

SRPC-2608 Electric drive unit power electronics

Official notice

31 Jul 2026 · Transport Canada · CA · 2026376 · 166 vehicles

Mercedes-Benz · E CLASS (2026)

On certain vehicles, the wrong airbag warning labels may have been installed on the driver and passenger sun visors. As a result, the vehicles don't meet the requirements of Canadian regulations.

Official notice

31 Jul 2026 · DVSA · GB · R/2026/276 · 14 vehicles

smart · #5

Vehicle Total upgrade via sVDS 2.0

Official notice

24 Jul 2026 · Transport Canada · CA · 2026364 · 36,862 vehicles

Mercedes-Benz · C CLASS (2019-2026), CLA CLASS (2019-2026), GLA CLASS (2019-2026), GLC CLASS (2019)

On certain vehicles, moisture could enter the driver-side door lock microswitch and cause it to corrode. As a result, the microswitch may fail to automatically engage the parking brake and/or the auto park feature when the door is opened. If this happens, the vehicle could roll away. Note: This problem could also cause the radio and/or interior lights to remain on after exiting the vehicle.

Official notice

24 Jul 2026 · NHTSA · US · 26V481000 · 310,667 vehicles

Mercedes-Benz · AMG CLA45 (2020-2021), GLB 250 (2020-2026), GLA 250 4MATIC (2021-2025), GLC 300 (2023-2024), GLB 250 4MATIC (2020-2026), C 300 (2022-2023), A 220 4MATIC (2019-2022), AMG CLE53 4MATIC+ (2024) +7

Rollaway Risk from Door Switch Failure

Official notice

16 Jul 2026 · Safety Gate · DE · SR/02067/26

Mercedes-Benz · ACTROS, AROCS, ATEGO, eACTROS

The steering components (including steering rods, push rods and tie rods) may have a manufacturing defect. Some parts may not have been hardened correctly during production, which could make them wear out faster and become weaker over time. This could cause the part to break, especially when turning the steering wheel at low speeds. If this happens, the driver could lose control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of an accident.

Official notice