Bigdog recalls and safety
24 recalls since 2002 · 50 owner complaints since 2000
24
vehicle recalls since 2002
24
vehicle recalls since 2002
Bigdog has had 24 vehicle recalls since 2002, covering 55,626 vehicles as reported. There were no Bigdog recalls in 2025. The Bigdog Chopper has the most recalls (13).
Updated Oct 11, 2026 · recalls to Oct 6, 2026
Recalls in 2025
0
2026 so far
0
All recalls
24
Since 2002
Units affected
56K
All recalls, as reported
Do-not-drive
0
None in the data
Complaints, 12 mo
0
To Sep 2026
Recalls per year
Bigdog vehicle recalls each year since 2002, and the vehicles they covered
Bigdog models
16 models with recalls, complaints or star ratings. Models with enough data have their own page.
| Model | Recalls | Units | Complaints | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chopper | 13 | 48K | 21 | - |
| Bulldog | 13 | 45K | 0 | - |
| Mastiff | 12 | 46K | 4 | - |
| Pitbull | 11 | 36K | 11 | - |
| Ridgeback | 10 | 34K | 3 | - |
| Boxer | 6 | 21K | 0 | - |
| Daytec Chopper | 2 | 6,363 | 4 | - |
| Motorcycle | 2 | 570 | 0 | - |
| Big Dog | 1 | 1,586 | 1 | - |
| Chopper - DT | 1 | 9,726 | 0 | - |
| DT Chopper | 1 | 7,611 | 0 | - |
| Husky | 1 | 1,035 | 0 | - |
| Mutt | 1 | 8,061 | 0 | - |
| Bull Dog | 0 | 0 | 3 | - |
| Pit Bull | 0 | 0 | 2 | - |
| BDM | 0 | 0 | 1 | - |
What can go wrong
Bigdog recalls by the stated risk
Parts recalled most
Bigdog recalls by component
- Structure8 · 27K units
- Electrical system6 · 16K units
- Fuel system, gasoline4 · 2,446 units
- Steering2 · 2,206 units
- Wheels2 · 4,551 units
- Power train1 · 1,418 units
- Service brakes, hydraulic1 · 1,906 units
Latest Bigdog recalls
The newest of 24. Open one for what is wrong, the risk, the fix and the models covered.
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Questions and answers
Which Bigdog models have the most recalls?
The Chopper (13), the Bulldog (13) and the Mastiff (12) have the most recalls since 2002. Models sold for many years and in large numbers have more.
What is the most common Bigdog recall problem?
Structure: 8 of the 24 Bigdog recalls, followed by electrical system (6).
What do Bigdog owners complain about most?
Electrical system, named in 15 of the 50 safety complaints Bigdog owners filed since 2000, then structure (13). One complaint can name several components.
Are there do-not-drive recalls for Bigdog?
No Bigdog 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.