2
vehicle recalls since 1978
Southwest has had 2 vehicle recalls since 1978, covering 963 vehicles as reported. There were no Southwest recalls in 2025. The Southwest QP25 Generator has the most recalls (1).
Updated Oct 11, 2026 · recalls to Oct 6, 2026
Recalls in 2025
0
2026 so far
0
All recalls
2
Since 1978
Units affected
963
All recalls, as reported
Do-not-drive
0
None in the data
Complaints, 12 mo
0
To Sep 2026
Recalls per year
Southwest vehicle recalls each year since 1978, and the vehicles they covered
Southwest models
4 models with recalls, complaints or star ratings. Models with enough data have their own page.
| Model | Recalls | Units | Complaints | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| QP25 Generator | 1 | 182 | 0 | - |
| QP35 Generator | 1 | 182 | 0 | - |
| QP45/50 Generator | 1 | 182 | 0 | - |
| Southwest | 1 | 781 | 0 | - |
What can go wrong
Southwest recalls by the stated risk
Parts recalled most
Southwest recalls by component
- Service brakes, air1 · 781 units
- Structure1 · 182 units
Latest Southwest recalls
The newest of 2. Open one for what is wrong, the risk, the fix and the models covered.
| Date | Recall | Hazard | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 27, 2016 | Southwest QP25 Generator, QP35 Generator, QP45/50 Generator (2013-2016): StructureNo. 16V952000 | Crash risk | 182 |
| Oct 10, 1978 | Southwest Southwest (1974-1977): Service brakes, airNo. 78V215000 | Other or not stated | 781 |
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Questions and answers
Which Southwest models have the most recalls?
The QP25 Generator (1), the QP35 Generator (1) and the QP45/50 Generator (1) have the most recalls since 1978. Models sold for many years and in large numbers have more.
What is the most common Southwest recall problem?
Service brakes, air: 1 of the 2 Southwest recalls, followed by structure (1).
Are there do-not-drive recalls for Southwest?
No Southwest 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.