21
recalls
The Ford Pinto has 21 recalls covering 2.93 million vehicles as reported; model year 1976 is covered by the most (6).
Updated Oct 11, 2026 · recalls to Oct 6, 2026
Recalls
21
Most for 1976: 6
Units affected
2.93M
As reported
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Complaints, 12 mo
0
To Sep 2026
Do-not-drive
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None
By model year
Which model years are covered by the most recalls, and which get the most complaints
Recalls by model year
How many recalls cover each model year. Hover a year for the count.
Parts recalled
Recalls of the Ford Pinto by component
- Fuel system, gasoline5 · 2.01M units
- Seat belts3 · 42K units
- Seats2 · 12K units
- Service brakes, hydraulic2 · 4,675 units
- Structure2 · 285K units
- Vehicle speed control2 · 437K units
- Engine and engine cooling1 · 83K units
- Equipment1 · 4,188 units
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Questions and answers
Is the 1979 Ford Pinto recalled?
Yes: 2 recalls cover the 1979 Ford Pinto. Check the recall pages below for what is wrong and the free fix; a dealer can tell if a single vehicle still needs the repair.
How many recalls does the Ford Pinto have?
21 recalls cover the Ford Pinto, for 2.93 million vehicles as reported. The most common problem is fuel system, gasoline (5 recalls).
What do owners complain about most on the Ford Pinto?
Electrical system: named in 1 of the 5 safety complaints about the Ford Pinto, then fuel system, gasoline (1). One complaint can name several components.
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. Models are written as published, so a few versions of one model can be listed under slightly different names.