Official figures
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
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
Source : ACEA
EU + EFTA + UK
European Union
| Country | Registrations | Year on year | Electric | Mix |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 350,536 | +12.0 % | 28.3 % | |
| Germany | 256,774 | +9.0 % | 34.5 % | |
| France | 156,629 | +11.6 % | 41.7 % | |
| Italy | 139,166 | +9.7 % | 7.6 % | |
| Spain | 93,858 | +10.2 % | 18.5 % | |
| Poland | 56,354 | +13.0 % | 6.2 % | |
| Netherlands | 36,259 | +12.6 % | 52.8 % | |
| Belgium | 32,124 | +1.9 % | 50.9 % | |
| Austria | 28,968 | +12.5 % | 33.6 % | |
| Sweden | 28,667 | +13.8 % | 49.0 % | |
| Switzerland | 21,948 | +9.6 % | 35.7 % | |
| Denmark | 20,025 | +13.1 % | 88.8 % | |
| Portugal | 19,589 | +15.2 % | 47.7 % | |
| Czechia | 19,095 | -10.6 % | 11.2 % | |
| Norway | 18,733 | +30.0 % | 98.8 % | |
| Greece | 12,802 | +4.3 % | 10.6 % | |
| Hungary | 12,488 | +20.3 % | 9.8 % | |
| Romania | 11,068 | -11.2 % | 7.9 % | |
| Slovakia | 7,021 | -2.3 % | 10.5 % | |
| Finland | 6,984 | +16.5 % | 62.1 % | |
| Ireland | 6,320 | +12.6 % | 49.3 % | |
| Slovenia | 5,286 | +7.8 % | 23.2 % | |
| Croatia | 4,565 | -3.3 % | 3.5 % | |
| Bulgaria | 4,193 | +9.8 % | 13.6 % | |
| Lithuania | 3,901 | +2.9 % | 14.4 % | |
| Luxembourg | 3,537 | -6.4 % | 37.6 % | |
| Latvia | 1,889 | -9.5 % | 17.4 % | |
| Estonia | 1,663 | +41.1 % | 11.2 % | |
| Cyprus | 1,194 | -16.6 % | 8.0 % | |
| Iceland | 945 | +8.9 % | 81.6 % | |
| Malta | 629 | +15.4 % | 45.0 % |
Source : ACEA, September 2026
In bold: countries whose national source also publishes the brand ranking.
Europe: ACEA. Germany: KBA (federal motor transport authority). United Kingdom: SMMT. France: PFA / AAA Data. Spain: ANFAC (DGT data).
Total market : 1,363,210 · market share and year-on-year change
Source : ACEA
Total market : 256,774 · market share and year-on-year change
Source : KBA
Total market : 350,536 · market share and year-on-year change
Source : SMMT
Total market : 156,629 · market share and year-on-year change
Source : PFA / AAA Data
Total market : 93,858 · market share and year-on-year change
Source : ANFAC
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
Sources: NHTSA (United States), RappelConso (France), Safety Gate (European Union), DVSA (United Kingdom), Transport Canada.
A recall covering several brands counts for each.
29 Oct 2026 · Safety Gate · DE · SR/03092/26
KTM · 1290 SUPER DUKE RR, BRABUS 1300 R
The screw connection of the steering damper may come loose, causing the steering damper to slip out of its bracket and lock the steering. This could lead to a loss of vehicle control and increase the risk of an accident.
Official notice29 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 notice28 Oct 2026 · Safety Gate · DE · SR/02999/26 · also on RappelConso
Ford · Ranger
The side airbag may not deploy correctly, and the B-pillar panelling may become detached during deployment. In addition, the head airbag may not adequately protect occupants in certain front seating positions. These could reduce occupant protection in the event of a collision and increase the risk of injury.
Official notice27 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 notice27 Oct 2026 · Safety Gate · DE · SR/03072/26 · also on RappelConso
Alpina · BMW / ALPINA B3
The propellant in the driver and front passenger airbags may deteriorate over time. If the airbags deploy, it could result in fragments from the inflator injuring the vehicle's occupants.
Official notice27 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 notice23 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 notice20 Oct 2026 · Safety Gate · DE · SR/03007/26 · also on RappelConso
Triumph · TF450-E
A defective exhaust rocker arm shaft may seize, causing a loss of engine power or engine failure. This could lead to a sudden loss of propulsion and increase the risk of an accident.
Official notice20 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 notice20 Oct 2026 · Safety Gate · DE · SR/03000/26
Ford · Kuga
A screw and push nut may come into contact with the wiring harness behind the driver-side instrument panel and damage the wires. As a result, this could cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of an accident. Moreover, the wiring harness could overheat due to a short circuit, increasing the risk of fire.
Official notice15 Oct 2026 · Safety Gate · DE · SR/02939/26
Scania · G-SERIES, L-SERIES, P-SERIES, R-SERIES, S-SERIES
A circumferential crack may develop in the tyre sidewall and spread during use. This could cause a rapid loss of tyre pressure, affecting vehicle stability and increasing the risk of an accident.
Official notice15 Oct 2026 · Safety Gate · DE · SR/02938/26 · also on RappelConso
SEAT · Ateca, Tarraco
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 notice09 Oct 2026 · Safety Gate · DE · SR/02351/26 · also on RappelConso
Audi · Q3
Due to irregularities in the manufacturing process, the seat belts may not be properly secured to the vehicle body. In such cases, the restraint effectiveness of the affected seat belts cannot be relied upon, increasing the risk of injury.
Official notice08 Oct 2026 · Safety Gate · DE · SR/02850/26 · also on RappelConso
Tesla · Model 3
The lateral force on the shoulder can exceed the permitted limit (3 kN) during a pole collision. As a result, the vehicle may provide insufficient protection in the event of a side impact which increases the risk of injury to vehicle occupants.
Official notice07 Oct 2026 · Safety Gate · DE · SR/02824/26 · also on RappelConso
Ford · Transit Custom
A touch condition between the diesel fuel tank and the DCIV bulkhead bracket bolt may cause damage to the fuel tank over time and fuel to leak onto hot engine or exhaust components. As a result, the leaking fuel may ignite and result in a fire.
Official notice07 Oct 2026 · Safety Gate · DE · SR/02844/26
ALPHAVAN
A defective weld on the ISOFIX mounting bracket could break in the event of an accident and increase the risk of injury to children in the child seat attached to it.
Official notice06 Oct 2026 · Safety Gate · DE · SR/02691/26 · also on RappelConso
Hyundai · Nexo
A faulty thermal safety valve in the hydrogen tank may cause hydrogen to leak. The leaking hydrogen may ignite and increase the risk of fire.
Official notice24 Sep 2026 · Safety Gate · DE · SR/02626/26 · also on RappelConso
Kia · EV5
The rear seats may not have been correctly bolted to the seat frame due to missing screws. In the event of a collision, this could impair the restraint and protection of passengers, increasing the risk of injury.
Official notice22 Sep 2026 · Safety Gate · DE · SR/02609/26
Dodge · RAM
A seatbelt anchor in the second row of seats may not have been properly attached during assembly. This may impair the protective effect of the seatbelt in the event of an accident, increasing the risk of injury.
Official notice22 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