# Recall Alert - VIN Safety — NHTSA recall lookup by VIN

> NHTSA recall lookup by VIN (iPhone/iPad app by HeungYeol Kim.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/recall-alert-vin-safety/id6763500239 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [HeungYeol Kim](https://appshunter.io/developer/1878087341)
- Category: Utilities
- Price: Free
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 13.0 · 23 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2026-04-28
- Data updated: 2026-06-26
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/recall-alert-vin-safety/id6763500239/reviews.md

## What is Recall Alert?

Recall Alert pulls live recall data straight from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — the same source dealerships use — and checks it against every vehicle in your garage.

Why drivers use it
- Unlimited VIN lookups
- Official NHTSA data, updated in real time
- Save multiple vehicles: family sedan, truck, teen driver's car
- Automatic re-check every time you open the app
- Clear "DO NOT DRIVE" and "PARK OUTSIDE" warnings when recalls are critical
- Dark mode, tabular VIN display, and a clean no-clutter list

How it works
1. Tap Add vehicle
2. Enter your 17-character VIN (or pick Make  Model  Year manually)
3. See every open recall issued by NHTSA in seconds
4. Tap any recall for the full summary, consequence, and dealer remedy
5. Get notified when a new recall is issued for your saved vehicles

Who it's for
- Used-car buyers verifying safety before they drive home
- Parents of teen drivers
- Multi-car families
- Drivers who want quick recall visibility without account creation

Stay informed about open NHTSA recalls so you can take action quickly.


## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.0.9 — 2026-06-13

v1.0.9 Update

New
• Fleet status summary card — see the total number of open recalls across all your vehicles, plus how many are critical, right at the top of the home screen. When every vehicle is safe, it shows ALL CLEAR.

### 1.0.8 — 2026-06-07

v1.0.8 Update

New
• Sort by severity — recalls now auto-sort by danger level, surfacing DO NOT DRIVE / PARK OUTSIDE items at the top while recalls you've marked fixed drop to the bottom

### 1.0.5 — 2026-05-30

v1.0.5 Update

New
• Share recalls — share your vehicle's open NHTSA recalls (component, campaign number, remedy) with family or your mechanic

### 1.0.4 — 2026-05-19

v1.0.4 Update

New features
- Recall severity badges - CRITICAL, HIGH RISK, and MODERATE ratings
- Vehicle cards now show color-coded severity (red/orange/yellow)

### 1.0.2 — 2026-05-11

v1.0.2 Update

Improvements
• Optimized ad banner — adaptive banner sized to your screen width

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- [Blossom, Foliage & Snow Korea](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blossom-foliage-and-snow-korea/id6759779988)

All apps by HeungYeol Kim: https://appshunter.io/developer/1878087341

## Related topics

[recall checker](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/recall-checker) · [recall alert](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/recall-alert)

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