NHTSA Safety Recalls
Zero S Recalls by Year
Every model year from 2010 to 2018, ranked by how many recalls it carries.
Across 4 model years (2010–2018) the Zero S has 5 NHTSA recalls. The worst year is 2011 with 2; the cleanest is 2018 with 1.
- Model years
- 4
- Total recalls
- 5
- Worst year
- 2011
- Cleanest year
- 2018
2010–2018
2 recalls
1 recalls
Recalls by model year
| Year | Recalls | Relative |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 Zero S | 1 | |
| 2013 Zero S | 1 | |
| 2011 Zero S | 2 | |
| 2010 Zero S | 1 |
What gets recalled most on the Zero S
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE1
- EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS1
- EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH1
- SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER1
- SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS1
Reading these numbers
A high recall count is not the same as an unreliable vehicle. Recalls are safety defects the manufacturer reports and repairs free; a maker that files many of them is often being more diligent, not less. Older model years also accumulate recalls simply by existing longer.
What matters for a specific vehicle is whether its own VIN is covered by an open campaign. Check it on NHTSA's lookup or call 1-888-327-4236.