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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

46 notice(s)

06 Oct 2026 · Transport Canada · CA · 2026479 · 633 vehicles

Ram · 2500 (2026)

On certain vehicles, a problem with the steering column control module could cause the electronic stability control (ESC) system not to work. Note: This recall is an expansion of Transport Canada recall no. 2026-192. This problem would cause the electronic stability control (ESC) warning light to turn on.

Official notice

06 Oct 2026 · NHTSA · US · 26V651000 · 8,329 vehicles

Ram · 2500 (2026)

Loss of Electronic Stability Control/FMVSS 126

Official notice

29 Sep 2026 · Transport Canada · CA · 2026465 · 20,209 vehicles

Ram · PROMASTER (2022-2026)

On certain vehicles, water could enter the electric power steering (EPS) system. As a result, the wiring harness for the EPS system could corrode. If this happens, there could be a sudden loss of power steering assist.

Official notice

29 Sep 2026 · NHTSA · US · 26V621000 · 265,512 vehicles

Ram · PROMASTER BEV (2024-2026), PROMASTER (2022-2026)

Loss of Power Steering Assist

Official notice

29 Sep 2026 · NHTSA · US · 26V622000 · 5 vehicles

Ram · 1500 (2026)

Driver & Front Passenger Side Air Bags May Not Deploy/FMVSS 208 & 214

Official notice

29 Sep 2026 · NHTSA · US · 26V623000 · 16,385 vehicles

Ram · 1500 (2026)

Tire Pressure Monitor System May Fail/FMVSS 138

Official notice

01 Sep 2026 · Transport Canada · CA · 2026416 · 15,837 vehicles

Ram · 1500 (2025-2026)

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

Official notice

01 Sep 2026 · NHTSA · US · 26V560000 · 239,130 vehicles

Ram · 1500 (2025-2026)

Rearview Camera Image May Not Display/FMVSS 111

Official notice

24 Aug 2026 · Transport Canada · CA · 2026406 · 12,323 vehicles

Ram · 1500 (2025)

On certain trucks, the daytime running lamps (DRLs) may turn off when the turn signals are activated. Canadian regulations require the DRLs to remain on when the turn signals are activated.

Official notice

13 Aug 2026 · NHTSA · US · 26V531000 · 844,028 vehicles

Jeep, Dodge, Chrysler, Ram · GLADIATOR (2026), CHARGER (2026-2027), PACIFICA (2026-2027), COMPASS (2026), GRAND WAGONEER L (2026), GRAND CHEROKEE (2026), WRANGLER (2026), PROMASTER (2026) +7

Rearview Camera Image May Fail to Display/FMVSS 111

Official notice

30 Jul 2026 · Transport Canada · CA · 2026371 · 156,138 vehicles

Ram · 1500 (2019-2026)

On certain trucks, the second-row seat belt anchors may not be properly attached. As a result, the seat belt(s) could detach in a crash.

Official notice

30 Jul 2026 · NHTSA · US · 26V495000 · 1,271,294 vehicles

Ram · 1500 (2019-2026)

Improperly Installed Seat Belt Buckle Anchor/FMVSS 210

Official notice

16 Jul 2026 · Transport Canada · CA · 2026347 · 15,461 vehicles

Ram · 1500 (2020-2023)

On certain trucks, the passenger-side mirror glass may not be attached properly. As a result, the mirror glass could fall off. Note: This recall only affects certain trucks equipped with a heated trailer tow mirror.

Official notice

01 Jul 2026 · Transport Canada · CA · 2026320 · 1,418 vehicles

Ram · 1500 (2026)

On certain vehicles, the headlamp assemblies could cause the parking lamps and daytime running lights (DRLs) not to work, or to flicker. As a result, the vehicles may not meet certain requirements of Canadian regulations. Note: This recall only affects vehicles equipped with premium headlamp assemblies.

Official notice

01 Jul 2026 · NHTSA · US · 26V421000 · 12,592 vehicles

Ram · 1500 (2026)

Parking & Daytime Running Lights May Fail/FMVSS 108

Official notice

02 Jun 2026 · NHTSA · US · 26V357000 · 15 vehicles

Ram · PROMASTER (2026)

Wheelchair Seat Belts May Not Properly Restrain Occupants

Official notice

21 May 2026 · NHTSA · US · 26V327000 · 16 vehicles

Jeep, Chrysler, Ram · WRANGLER (2024-2025), PACIFICA (2019-2023), 2500 (2024), 1500 (2024)

Rearview Camera Image May Not Display/FMVSS 111

Official notice

07 May 2026 · Transport Canada · CA · 2026225 · 3,327 vehicles

Ram · 2500 (2023-2026)

On certain trucks, a software problem could allow the vehicle to exceed the speed rating of the tires. If this happens, there could be a loss of control.

Official notice

07 May 2026 · NHTSA · US · 26V288000 · 12,736 vehicles

Ram · 2500 (2023-2026)

Vehicle Can Exceed the Speed Rating of the Tires

Official notice

01 May 2026 · NHTSA · US · 26V280000 · 14 vehicles

Ram · PROMASTER (2026)

Rear Bench May Be Missing Seat Legs

Official notice