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AutoPulse NHTSA Recall Lookup
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AutoPulse NHTSA Recall Lookup is a paid API for AI agents from autopulse-navy.vercel.app, paid per call via x402, $0.05/call, status unknown (last checked 2026-09-13).
Returns active NHTSA safety recall information for a vehicle identified by VIN or year/make/model combination
Price / call$0.05
Success—
StatusUnknown
How this service works
Vehicle recall lookup / VIN recall check / car safety recall search. Returns open NHTSA safety recalls for any car by VIN or year/make/model, plus international recall context (UK DVSA, Transport Canada, ACCC Australia, EU RAPEX, Japan MLIT). For car-buyer and auto agents.
Output
A list of active NHTSA safety recalls for the queried vehicle, including recall campaign identifiers, the component or system affected, a description of the safety defect or risk, the recommended remedy, and relevant recall dates. Returns an empty list if no active recalls exist.
Example use cases
Used car inspection before purchase
“I'm looking at a used 2016 Ford F-150 from a private seller. Can you pull up any active safety recalls I should be aware of before I decide to buy it?”
Fleet safety compliance audit
“We need to check our entire delivery fleet for open recalls. Can you look up the current NHTSA recalls for a 2020 Nissan Altima and a 2019 Chevrolet Malibu so we know what we need to address?”
Urgent safety concern notification
“My family just told me their 2017 Hyundai Elantra might have a safety issue they heard about. Can you find out if there are any active NHTSA recalls on that vehicle right now?”
Technical details
Endpoint
GEThttps://autopulse-navy.vercel.app/api/auto/recallWhen to prefer
Use this endpoint when you need real-time, authoritative NHTSA recall data for a specific vehicle — especially in pre-purchase inspection workflows, fleet safety checks, or consumer safety alerts. Prefer this over generic web search when you need structured, machine-readable recall data keyed by VIN or vehicle attributes rather than unstructured text.
Side effects
- Invalid or malformed VIN returns an error indicating the VIN could not be parsed
- No matching vehicle found for given year/make/model combination returns empty results or 404
- NHTSA data source unavailable causes upstream timeout or 503
- Missing required parameters (no VIN and no year/make/model) returns a 400 bad request
- Payment not fulfilled results in 402 Payment Required before data is returned
Input
{
"make": "Honda",
"year": 2018,
"model": "Accord"
}Schema · Request body
| Field | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
| vin | string | 17-character VIN |
| lang | string | lang |
| make | string | make |
| year | integer | year |
| model | string | model |
Output
{
"vin": null,
"meta": {
"nhtsa_recalls_found": 0
},
"recalls": [],
"vehicle": "2018 Honda Accord",
"next_step": "No open recalls found for the 2018 Honda Accord at this time. However, recall status can vary by specific trim, engine, and production date — provide your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for a definitive vehicle-specific check. It is also recommended to re-check every 3–6 months, as new recalls can be issued at any time.",
"disclaimer": "Recall information sourced from NHTSA, DVSA, Transport Canada, ACCC, RAPEX, and MLIT. No VIN was provided, so results reflect a general model-level search only — some recalls are VIN-specific and may not appear without one. Always verify directly at nhtsa.gov/recalls using your VIN for the most current and accurate status.",
"generated_at": "2026-06-06T04:30:43.095Z",
"open_recalls": 0,
"safety_status": "all_clear",
"total_recalls": 0,
"vehicle_history": [
{
"url": "https://www.carfax.com/value/",
"name": "CARFAX Vehicle History Report",
"type": "vehicle_history",
"description": "Full vehicle history reports — accident data, odometer, service records, title issues. $44.99/report or $99.99 for 6 months unlimited."
},
{
"url": "https://www.autocheck.com",
"name": "AutoCheck by Experian",
"type": "vehicle_history",
"description": "Alternative to CARFAX — same data sources including DMV records. $24.99/report or $49.99/6 months unlimited. AutoCheck Score™ for quick comparison."
}
],
"pulse_suggestions": [
{
"url": "https://autopulse-navy.vercel.app",
"why": "Since no VIN was provided, run a VIN-specific recall check on AutoPulse to confirm your exact 2018 Accord has no open campaigns — plus get a 5-year total cost of ownership breakdown and pre-purchase inspection checklist if you're buying.",
"vertical": "AutoPulse",
"suggested_endpoint": "VIN recall lookup + total cost of ownership"
},
{
"url": "https://insurepulse.vercel.app",
"why": "All-clear on recalls is a great time to audit your auto insurance coverage — make sure your 2018 Accord is properly covered with no gaps, and compare carrier complaint ratios to ensure you're with a reliable insurer.",
"vertical": "InsurePulse",
"suggested_endpoint": "Auto insurance coverage gap audit"
}
]
}Schema · Response
{
"type": "json",
"example": {}
}Tags
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