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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 10 hours ago

Registrations United Kingdom (SMMT)

latest month : September 2026 · checked 10 hours ago

Registrations Germany (KBA)

latest month : September 2026 · checked 10 hours ago

Registrations France (PFA)

latest month : September 2026 · checked 10 hours ago

Registrations Spain (ANFAC)

latest month : September 2026 · checked 10 hours ago

Recalls United States (NHTSA)

latest recall : 28/10/2026 · checked 4 hours ago

Recalls France (RappelConso)

latest recall : 30/10/2026 · checked 4 hours ago

Recalls European Union (Safety Gate)

latest recall : 29/10/2026 · checked 4 hours ago

Recalls United Kingdom (DVSA)

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

Recalls Canada (Transport Canada)

latest recall : 22/10/2026 · checked 4 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

195 notice(s)

30 Oct 2026 · RappelConso · FR · SR/03079/26 · also on Safety Gate

Audi · Q3, Q3 Sportback

La pénétration d'humidité dans la zone du crémaillère de direction peut provoquer la corrosion d'un boulon du crémaillère de direction. en conséquence, le boulon pourrait se fracturer et entraîner une perte de la capacité de direction, augmentant ainsi le risque d'accident.

Official notice

30 Oct 2026 · RappelConso · FR · SR/02938/26 · also on Safety Gate

SEAT · Ateca, Tarraco

La pénétration d'humidité pourrait entraîner la corrosion d'un boulon de crémaillère de direction, ce qui pourrait entraîner une fracture du boulon et une perte de la capacité de direction, augmentant ainsi le risque d'accidents.

Official notice

30 Oct 2026 · RappelConso · FR · SR/01853/26 · also on Safety Gate

Skoda · Fabia, Rapid, Yeti, Octavia, Superb, Citigo, Kodiaq, Roomster

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

30 Oct 2026 · RappelConso · FR · SR/03068/26 · also on Safety Gate

Cupra · Raval, Terramar

Les ceintures de sécurité avant peuvent être mal fixées aux points d'ancrage inférieurs. cela pourrait altérer leur fonction de retenue en cas de collision, augmentant ainsi le risque de blessure.

Official notice

29 Oct 2026 · Safety Gate · DE · SR/03090/26

Volkswagen · Atlas, Tiguan Allspace

Moisture ingress could lead to corrosion of a steering rack bolt, which may result in a fracture of the bolt and a loss of steering capability, increasing the risk of accidents.

Official notice

28 Oct 2026 · RappelConso · FR · SR/02935/26 · also on Safety Gate

Volkswagen · Caddy, Golf Sportsvan, Golf Variant 7, Tiguan, Tiguan Allspace, Touran

La pénétration d'humidité pourrait entraîner la corrosion d'un boulon de crémaillère de direction, ce qui pourrait entraîner une fracture du boulon et une perte de la capacité de direction, augmentant ainsi le risque d'accidents.

Official notice

27 Oct 2026 · Safety Gate · DE · SR/03079/26 · also on RappelConso

Audi · Q3, Q3 Sportback

Moisture ingress in the steering rack area may cause corrosion of a steering rack bolt. As a result, the bolt could fracture and lead to a loss of steering capability, increasing the risk of an accident.

Official notice

27 Oct 2026 · Safety Gate · DE · SR/03068/26 · also on RappelConso

Cupra · RAVAL, TERRAMAR

The front seat belts may be incorrectly secured to the lower anchorage points. This could impair their restraining function in the event of a collision, increasing the risk of injury.

Official notice

26 Oct 2026 · RappelConso · FR · SR/02351/26 · also on Safety Gate

Audi · Q3

En raison d'irrégularités dans le processus de fabrication, les ceintures de sécurité peuvent ne pas être correctement fixées à la carrosserie du véhicule. dans de tels cas, on ne peut pas se fier à l'efficacité de retenue des ceintures de sécurité affectées, ce qui augmente le risque de blessure.

Official notice

26 Oct 2026 · RappelConso · FR · SR/02287/26 · also on Safety Gate

Audi · Q3

Un joint sur le générateur de gaz pyrotechnique dans les prétensionneurs de ceinture de sécurité avant peut ne pas avoir été correctement soudé. en cas d'accident, de petites pièces pourraient se détacher, ce qui augmenterait le risque de blessures pour les passagers.

Official notice

23 Oct 2026 · Safety Gate · DE · SR/02935/26 · also on RappelConso

Volkswagen · Caddy, Golf Sportsvan, Golf Variant 7, Tiguan, Tiguan Allspace, Touran

Moisture ingress could lead to corrosion of a steering rack bolt, which may result in a fracture of the bolt and a loss of steering capability, increasing the risk of accidents.

Official notice

23 Oct 2026 · RappelConso · FR · SR/03001/26 · also on Safety Gate

Volkswagen · Id.polo

Les ceintures de sécurité peuvent avoir été montées sans être correctement fixées au point d'ancrage. cela peut nuire à l'effet protecteur de la ceinture de sécurité en cas d'accident, ce qui augmente le risque de blessure pour la personne assise sur le siège passager.

Official notice

21 Oct 2026 · Transport Canada · CA · 2026514 · 3,674 vehicles

Audi · Q4 E-TRON (2024-2025)

On certain vehicles, the high-voltage battery could overheat. Note: This recall affects both Sportback and SUV models.

Official notice

21 Oct 2026 · NHTSA · US · 26V698000 · 9,048 vehicles

Audi · Q4 E-TRON (2024-2025), Q4 SPORTBACK E-TRON (2024-2025)

High Voltage Battery May Catch Fire

Official notice

20 Oct 2026 · Safety Gate · DE · SR/03001/26 · also on RappelConso

Volkswagen · ID.Polo

Passenger-seat belt assemblies may have been fitted without being correctly secured to the anchorage point. This may impair the protective effect of the seatbelt in the event of an accident, increasing the risk of injury to the person sitting in the passenger seat.

Official notice

19 Oct 2026 · RappelConso · FR · SR/02686/26 · also on Safety Gate

Audi · Q2

La lame latérale située sur le pilier c peut se détacher partiellement de la carrosserie. en conséquence, ce panneau pourrait se détacher pendant que le véhicule est en mouvement et mettre en danger la circulation, augmentant ainsi le risque de blessures.

Official notice

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 · DVSA · GB · R/2026/376 · 81 vehicles

Skoda · SUPERB, OCTAVIA, KODIAQ, KAROQ

48LS - Steering Screw Replacement

Official notice

16 Oct 2026 · DVSA · GB · R/2026/375 · 19 vehicles

Volkswagen · TIGUAN, ATLAS

48VT - Steering rack bolt replacement

Official notice