Big Dog recalls and safety
8 recalls since 2005 · 55 owner complaints since 2002
8
vehicle recalls since 2005
8
vehicle recalls since 2005
Big Dog has had 8 vehicle recalls since 2005, covering 34,210 vehicles as reported. There were no Big Dog recalls in 2025. The Big Dog K-9 has the most recalls (5).
Updated Oct 11, 2026 · recalls to Oct 6, 2026
Recalls in 2025
0
2026 so far
0
All recalls
8
Since 2005
Units affected
34K
All recalls, as reported
Do-not-drive
0
None in the data
Complaints, 12 mo
0
To Sep 2026
Recalls per year
Big Dog vehicle recalls each year since 2005, and the vehicles they covered
Big Dog models
12 models with recalls, complaints or star ratings. Models with enough data have their own page.
| Model | Recalls | Units | Complaints | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| K-9 | 5 | 28K | 9 | - |
| Chopper DT | 4 | 17K | 1 | - |
| Ridgeback | 1 | 1,895 | 16 | - |
| Mastiff | 1 | 1,895 | 9 | - |
| Chopper | 1 | 1,895 | 5 | - |
| Bulldog | 1 | 1,895 | 4 | - |
| N-Chopper | 1 | 7,611 | 0 | - |
| Pitbull | 0 | 0 | 6 | - |
| Pittbull | 0 | 0 | 2 | - |
| Boxer | 0 | 0 | 1 | - |
| Husky | 0 | 0 | 1 | - |
| Mutt | 0 | 0 | 1 | - |
What can go wrong
Big Dog recalls by the stated risk
Parts recalled most
Big Dog recalls by component
- Electrical system3 · 12K units
- Structure2 · 18K units
- Fuel system, gasoline1 · 104 units
- Power train1 · 1,418 units
- Wheels1 · 3,294 units
Latest Big Dog recalls
The newest of 8. Open one for what is wrong, the risk, the fix and the models covered.
| Date | Recall | Hazard | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 3, 2010 | BIG DOG Bulldog, Chopper, Mastiff, Ridgeback and 2 more (2004): Electrical systemNo. 10V180000 | Crash risk | 1,895 |
| Dec 18, 2007 | BIG DOG K-9; Bigdog Bulldog, Chopper, Mastiff and 1 more (2005-2008): StructureNo. 07V580000 | Crash risk | 8,061 |
| Sep 27, 2007 | BIG DOG K-9; Bigdog Mastiff, Ridgeback (2008): Fuel system, gasolineNo. 07V460000 | Fire | 104 |
| Aug 8, 2007 | BIG DOG K-9, N-CHOPPER; Bigdog Bulldog, Chopper and 4 more (2005-2006): Electrical systemNo. 07V356000 | Fire | 7,611 |
| Aug 11, 2006 | BIG DOG Chopper DT, K-9; Bigdog Bulldog, Chopper and 3 more (2005-2006): Electrical systemNo. 06V305000 | Crash risk | 2,101 |
| Jan 25, 2006 | BIG DOG Chopper DT, K-9; Bigdog Boxer, Bulldog and 5 more (2004-2006): StructureNo. 06V019000 | Crash risk | 9,726 |
| Sep 28, 2005 | BIG DOG Chopper DT; Bigdog Bulldog, Chopper, Mastiff and 2 more (2005): WheelsNo. 05V432000 | Crash risk | 3,294 |
| Apr 14, 2005 | BIG DOG Chopper DT; Bigdog Chopper, Mastiff, Pitbull and 1 more (2005): Power trainNo. 05V149000 | Crash risk | 1,418 |
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Questions and answers
Which Big Dog models have the most recalls?
The K-9 (5), the Chopper DT (4) and the Ridgeback (1) have the most recalls since 2005. Models sold for many years and in large numbers have more.
What is the most common Big Dog recall problem?
Electrical system: 3 of the 8 Big Dog recalls, followed by structure (2).
What do Big Dog owners complain about most?
Electrical system, named in 22 of the 55 safety complaints Big Dog owners filed since 2002, then tires (18). One complaint can name several components.
Are there do-not-drive recalls for Big Dog?
No Big Dog 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.