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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

20 notice(s)

19 Oct 2026 · DVSA · GB · R/2026/395 · 117 vehicles

Porsche · 911 CARRERA GTS CABRIOLET, 718 SPYDER RS, 911 CARRERA 4 GTS, 911 CARRERA 4 GTS CABRIOLET, 911 GT3 RS, 911 TARGA 4 GTS, 911 TURBO, 911 CARRERA GTS +4

ATA1 - Wheel mounting with central wheel lock

Official notice

16 Oct 2026 · Transport Canada · CA · 2026502 · 111 vehicles

Porsche · 911 TURBO (2024), 911 CARRERA (2024), 911 GT3 (2024), 718 SPYDER (2024), CAYMAN GT4 (2024)

On certain vehicles, the center wheel lock(s) may not have been manufactured properly. As a result, the wheel lock(s) could break and cause the wheel(s) to separate from the vehicle. Note: This recall is an expansion of Transport Canada recall no. 2024-646. This recall only affects certain vehicles equipped with optional central locking wheels.

Official notice

16 Oct 2026 · NHTSA · US · 26V682000 · 548 vehicles

Porsche · 911 (2024), 911 CARRERA GTS (2024), 911 GT3 (2024), 718 SPYDER RS (2024), 718 CAYMAN GT4 RS (2024), 911 TURBO S (2024), 911 GT3 RS (2024), 911 TURBO (2024)

Do Not Drive: Center Lock May Break Causing Wheel Detachment

Official notice

30 Sep 2026 · RappelConso · FR · SR/00298/25

Porsche · Taycan

Une combinaison de problèmes de production (tels qu'une languette d'anode déchirée, une languette de cathode pliée, une cathode pelée ou une fissure de pochette à double sujet de production) a été trouvée dans certains modules haute tension des batteries. au cours de la durée de vie du véhicule, ces problèmes, lorsqu'ils sont combinés, peuvent augmenter le risque d'incendie.

Official notice

30 Sep 2026 · RappelConso · FR · A12/00997/24

Porsche · Taycan

Un défaut peut se produire dans les cellules de la batterie haute tension, ce qui pourrait entraîner un court-circuit. cela pourrait conduire à des événements thermiques et, par la suite, au véhicule qui prend feu.

Official notice

30 Sep 2026 · RappelConso · FR · A12/01254/24

Porsche · Taycan

Des écarts dans les paramètres du module de batterie dans la batterie haute tension peuvent se produire. cela peut entraîner un court-circuit et provoquer une surchauffe de la batterie, déclenchant un incendie.

Official notice

29 Sep 2026 · RappelConso · FR · SR/00958/25

Porsche · 911

En raison d'un défaut de procédé dans le processus de production, un tapis en butyle d'aluminium a été mal positionné, ce qui a entraîné un dysfonctionnement du raccord à vis de la boucle arrière gauche et droite de la ceinture de sécurité. les boucles de ceinture arrière peuvent être relâchées en cas d'accident ou de freinage brusque, ce qui augmente le risque de blessure.

Official notice

29 Sep 2026 · RappelConso · FR · A12/01256/24

Porsche · 911

Les vitres avant et arrière peuvent ne pas être correctement fixées. en cas d'accident, cela pourrait avoir un effet négatif sur le support du coussin gonflable avant et augmenter le risque de blessure.

Official notice

29 Sep 2026 · RappelConso · FR · SR/00266/25

Porsche · Cayenne

En raison de la matière première endommagée et fissurée utilisée lors de son processus de forgeage, le bras de commande supérieur gauche de l'essieu avant peut se briser. cela peut entraîner une altération du guidage des roues, entraînant une perte de contrôle du véhicule. cela peut augmenter le risque d'accidents et de blessures.

Official notice

17 Jun 2026 · Transport Canada · CA · 2026301 · 15,515 vehicles

Porsche · 911 CARRERA (2020-2021), CAYENNE (2012-2018), PANAMERA (2012-2016)

On certain vehicles, the immobilizer system may not meet certain requirements of Canadian regulations.

Official notice

20 Jan 2026 · Safety Gate · DE · SR/00182/26

Porsche · Taycan Turbo GT, Taycan Turbo GT with Weissach-Packet

The seat adjustment mechanism may damage the wiring for the occupant protection system, which could cause the side airbag to fail to deploy in a crash or deploy unintentionally, increasing the risk of injury.

Official notice

16 Jan 2026 · DVSA · GB · R/2026/015 · 34 vehicles

Porsche · TAYCAN TURBO GT

ASB1 Recall campaign - Check wiring harness of the front seats and rework if necessary

Official notice

19 Dec 2025 · Transport Canada · CA · 2025716 · 25,175 vehicles

Porsche · 911 TURBO (2020-2025), 911 CARRERA (2020-2025), CAYENNE (2019-2025), PANAMERA (2024-2025), TAYCAN (2020-2023)

On certain vehicles, a software problem could cause the rearview camera image not to appear on the display. Canadian regulations require the rearview image to display when the transmission is shifted into reverse gear.

Official notice

19 Dec 2025 · NHTSA · US · 25V896000 · 172,107 vehicles

Porsche · CAYENNE E-HYBRID (2019-2025), TAYCAN (2020-2025), CAYENNE (2019-2025), 911 (2020-2025), PANAMERA (2024-2025), PANAMERA 4 E-HYBRID (2025), REDUNDANT CAYENNE E-HYBRID (2020)

Rearview Camera Image May Not Display/FMVSS 111

Official notice

17 Dec 2025 · Safety Gate · DE · SR/04432/25

Porsche · Cayenne, Cayenne Coupe, Panamera

The screw connections of the high-pressure pumps are incorrectly tightened. As a result, the screw connection between the high-pressure pump and the fuel pipes may be faulty. This could cause fuel leakage and a fire.

Official notice

20 Oct 2025 · Transport Canada · CA · 2025572 · 3,211 vehicles

Porsche · TAYCAN (2020-2024), TAYCAN TURBO (2020-2024), TAYCAN CROSS TURISMO (2021-2024), TAYCAN CROSS TURISMO TURBO (2021-2024)

On certain vehicles, the recall repairs completed by a Porsche dealer during recall APA7 (Transport Canada recall no. 2023-313) may not be effective. As a result, a second repair may be required. On certain vehicles, the high-voltage electric heater could fail. If this happens, you may experience reduced cabin heat, and the windshield defrost system may not work properly. Note: This recall replaces Transport Canada recall no. 2023-313.

Official notice

10 Oct 2025 · RappelConso · FR · A12/03530/24

Porsche · Gt4, Panamera, Spyder, 911

Un défaut dans le boulon de verrouillage central peut provoquer la défaillance du système de fixation de la roue de verrouillage centrale. cela peut conduire la fixation de la roue à se desserrer, entraînant la perte de la roue et la perte de contrôle du véhicule. cela augmente le risque d'accidents, de blessures et de dommages matériels.

Official notice

09 Oct 2025 · DVSA · GB · R/2025/432 · 12 vehicles

Porsche · CAYENNE

ASA9 Recall campaign - Check the high-pressure pump connections and if necessary replace the high-pressure pumps including fuel lines

Official notice

09 Oct 2025 · DVSA · GB · R/2025/431 · 1,111 vehicles

Porsche · PANAMERA

ASA8 Recall campaign - Re-coding airbag control unit

Official notice

23 Sep 2025 · Transport Canada · CA · 2025498 · 14 vehicles

Porsche · CAYENNE S (2024-2025), CAYENNE (2025-2026), CAYENNE COUPE (2024-2025)

On certain vehicles, the connections on the high-pressure fuel pumps may not have been tightened properly. As a result, the fuel could leak. Note: This recall only affects certain vehicles equipped with a V8 engine.

Official notice