American Motors recalls and safety
68 recalls since 1966 · 13 owner complaints since 1997
68
vehicle recalls since 1966
68
vehicle recalls since 1966
American Motors has had 68 vehicle recalls since 1966, covering 1.54 million vehicles as reported. There were no American Motors recalls in 2025. The American Motors Ambassador has the most recalls (14).
Updated Oct 10, 2026 · recalls to Oct 6, 2026
Recalls in 2025
0
2026 so far
0
All recalls
68
Since 1966
Units affected
1.54M
All recalls, as reported
Do-not-drive
0
None in the data
Complaints, 12 mo
0
To Sep 2026
Recalls per year
American Motors vehicle recalls each year since 1966, and the vehicles they covered
American Motors models
22 models with recalls, complaints or star ratings. Models with enough data have their own page.
| Model | Recalls | Units | Complaints | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ambassador | 14 | 343K | 0 | - |
| Gremlin | 12 | 849K | 0 | - |
| Matador | 12 | 754K | 0 | - |
| Rebel | 12 | 61K | 0 | - |
| Hornet | 11 | 852K | 1 | - |
| Eagle | 10 | 48K | 10 | - |
| Javelin | 9 | 316K | 0 | - |
| Concord | 8 | 51K | 1 | - |
| Pacer | 5 | 456K | 0 | - |
| American Motors | 4 | 207K | 0 | - |
| Spirit | 3 | 36K | 1 | - |
| 68 Series | 3 | 2,136 | 0 | - |
| 69 Series | 3 | 2,136 | 0 | - |
| Amx | 2 | 30K | 0 | - |
| Alliance | 1 | 185K | 0 | - |
| American | 1 | 9,690 | 0 | - |
| Encore | 1 | 185K | 0 | - |
| Gladiator | 1 | 2,800 | 0 | - |
| Hornet Sportabout | 1 | 4,719 | 0 | - |
| Javelin Amx | 1 | 1,746 | 0 | - |
| Marlin | 1 | 428 | 0 | - |
| Rambler | 1 | 3,813 | 0 | - |
What can go wrong
American Motors recalls by the stated risk
Parts recalled most
American Motors recalls by component
- Service brakes, hydraulic10 · 308K units
- Steering8 · 351K units
- Equipment7 · 30K units
- Seat belts6 · 31K units
- Power train5 · 189K units
- Seats5 · 46K units
- Vehicle speed control5 · 15K units
- Electrical system4 · 434K units
Latest American Motors recalls
The newest of 68. Open one for what is wrong, the risk, the fix and the models covered.
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Questions and answers
Which American Motors models have the most recalls?
The Ambassador (14), the Gremlin (12) and the Matador (12) have the most recalls since 1966. Models sold for many years and in large numbers have more.
What is the most common American Motors recall problem?
Service brakes, hydraulic: 10 of the 68 American Motors recalls, followed by steering (8).
What do American Motors owners complain about most?
Structure, named in 3 of the 13 safety complaints American Motors owners filed since 1997, then electrical system (2). One complaint can name several components.
Are there do-not-drive recalls for American Motors?
No American Motors recall in the data tells owners not to drive the vehicle until it is repaired.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data, updated daily. Makes and models are written as published.