Are you driving a potential death trap? Data show millions are.

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Would you deliberately do something that you know could cause you serious injury or even death?

If you're ignoring a recall issued for the car you drive, you may be. And you've got lots of company.

According to CARFAX, more than 2.5 million vehicles that have received "Do Not Drive" or "Park Outside" safety recalls have not been repaired as of May 1.

"Despite efforts by state and federal governments – and the auto industry itself – too many consumers are driving in vehicles that have been deemed too dangerous to drive, or that shouldn't be parked in or near a home for fear of a fire," said Faisal Hasan, General Manager for Data at CARFAX. "Officials and communities need to break through consumer recall notice fatigue and drive home the message: We can save lives today by getting these recalls fixed."

Notifications should be taken seriously

A "Do Not Drive" recall advises drivers not to operate their vehicles because a serious safety issue could lead to an accident or physical harm.

A "Park Outside" recall is issued for vehicles with a high risk of causing a fire. Owners are advised to park these vehicles outside of garages and parking structures, and away from buildings.

Roughly 200 separate models from various automakers, over multiple model years, for which "Do Not Drive" or "Park Outside" safety recalls have been issued:

Do Not Drive vehicles

  • 2005-2007 Chrysler 300
  • 2005-2010 Chrysler 300 Touring
  • 2008-2009 Chrysler 300 LX
  • 2008-2010 Chrysler 300 Limited
  • 2010 Chrysler 300 S
  • 2005-2010 Chrysler 300C, SRT-8
  • 2008-2010 Dodge Challenger SRT-8
  • 2009-2010 Dodge Challenger R/T, SE
  • 2010 Dodge Challenger Mopar Edit R/T
  • 2006-2007 Dodge Charger SE/SXT
  • 2006-2010 Dodge Charger R/T, SRT-8
  • 2008-2010 Dodge Charger, SXT
  • 2010 Dodge Charger Rallye
  • 2005-2007 Dodge Magnum SE
  • 2005-2008 Dodge Magnum R/T, SXT
  • 2006-2008 Dodge Magnum SRT-8
  • 2008 Dodge Magnum
  • 2023 Ford Bronco Base/Big Bend
  • 2013 Ford Escape SE, SEL
  • 2014 Ford F-150, Super Cab, SuperCrew
  • 2021 Ford F-350 Super Duty
  • 2021 Ford F-450 Super Duty
  • 2021 Ford F-550 Super Duty
  • 2021 Ford F-600 Super Duty
  • 2006 Ford Ranger, Super Cab
  • 2023 Ford Ranger XL/XLT/Lariat
  • 2019 Freightliner Sprinter 3500/4500
  • 2008 Honda Element LX
  • 2005 Hyundai Elantra GLS/GT
  • 2015 Hyundai Sonata SE, Sport/Limited
  • 2005 Hyundai Tiburon, GT
  • 2008 Infiniti EX35/Journey
  • 2009 Infiniti FX35
  • 2009 Infiniti FX50
  • 2021 Jeep Cherokee Limited
  • 2022 Kia Carnival EX, LX, SX Prestige
  • 2021-2022 Kia K5 GT
  • 2011 Kia Optima EX/SX
  • 2011-2015 Kia Optima LX
  • 2011-2016 Kia Optima SX
  • 2012-2016 Kia Optima EX
  • 2016 Kia Optima SXL
  • 2020-2021 Kia Rio LX/S
  • 2021 Kia Rio S
  • 2012 Kia Sorento Base/LX
  • 2012-2021 Kia Sorento EX
  • 2013-2015 Kia Sorento LX
  • 2016 Kia Sorento SX/SX Limited
  • 2016-2017 Kia Sorento LX/L
  • 2021 Kia Sorento SX/SXP
  • 2022 Kia Sorento SX, SX Prestige
  • 2011-2016 Kia Sportage EX/SX
  • 2012-2023 Kia Sportage SX
  • 2014 Kia Sportage/LX
  • 2014-2023 Kia Sportage EX
  • 2014-2023 Kia Sportage LX
  • 2023 Kia Sportage SX Prestige, X Line, X-Pro/X-Pro Prestige
  • 2023 Kia Telluride EX/EX X-Line, LX, S, SX/SX X-Line/SX
  • 2006 Mazda B2300
  • 2006 Mazda B3000, Cab Plus
  • 2006 Mazda B4000 Cab Plus
  • 2022 Mercedes-Benz G63 AMG
  • 2022 Mercedes-Benz S 500 4matic
  • 2009 Nissan GT-R/Premium
  • 2021 Ram 1500 Classic SLT
  • 2020 Ram 1500 Classic SSV, Tradesman, Tradesman/EX, Classic Warlock/SLT
  • 2021 Subaru Impreza, Limited, Premium, Sport
  • 2016 Subaru Legacy 2.5i, Limited, Premium
  • 2016 Subaru Legacy 3.6r Limited
  • 2016 Subaru Outback 2.5i, LImited, Premium
  • 2016 Subaru Outback 3.6r Limited
  • 2023 Subaru Solterra Premium/Limited/
  • 2023 Toyota Bz4x XLE/Limited
  • 2020 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport SE
  • 2021 Volkswagen Atlas S
  • 2018 Volkswagen Beetle S/Coast, S/SE/Coast
  • 2000-2001 Volkswagen Golf GLS, GLS TDI
  • 2018 Volkswagen Golf S/SE
  • 2018 Volkswagen Golf Sportwagen S, S/SE
  • 2018 Volkswagen GTI S/SE/Autobahn
  • 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan S, SE/SEL 4motion, SEL Premium

Park Outside vhicles

  • 2004-2007 BMW 525i
  • 2006-2007 BMW 525xi
  • 2008-2010 BMW 528i
  • 2008-2010 BMW 528xi
  • 2004-2007 BMW 530i
  • 2006-2007 BMW 530xi
  • 2006-2007 BMW 530xit
  • 2008-2010 BMW 535i
  • 2008-2010 BMW 535xi
  • 2004-2005 BMW 545i
  • 2006-2010 BMW 550i
  • 2004-2005 BMW 645ci Automatic
  • 2005 BMW 645ci
  • 2006-2010 BMW 650i
  • 2006-2010 BMW M5
  • 2006-2010 BMW M6
  • 2006-2007 Buick Rainier CXL
  • 2022 Chevrolet Bolt EUV LT, Premier
  • 2020-2021 Chevrolet Bolt EV
  • 2020-2021 Chevrolet Bolt EV LT, Premier
  • 2022 Chevrolet Bolt EV 1LT, 2LT
  • 2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer EXT LS/LT
  • 2006-2007 Chevrolet Trailblazer LS/LT, SS
  • 2017 Chrysler Pacifica E-Hybrid Premium, Touring
  • 2017 Chrysler Pacifica Limited Hybrid
  • 2018-2019 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid Tour Plus
  • 2018-2020 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid Limited, Touring L
  • 2019-2020 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid
  • 2020 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid Touring
  • 2022 Cruise Cruise AV
  • 2001-2002 Ford Escape XLS, XLT
  • 2021 Ford Expedition King Ranch, LTD, Platinum, XL, XLT
  • 2021 Ford Expedition Max King Ranch, Limited, Platinum, XL, XLT
  • 2019-2021 Genesis G70 Sport
  • 2017-2018 Genesis G80 Base/Premium/Ultimate
  • 2018 Genesis G80 Sport
  • 2019-2020 Genesis G80 Base/Sport/Ultimate
  • 2006-2007 GMC Envoy, Denali
  • 2006 GMC Envoy XL, Denali
  • 2015-2016 Hyundai Genesis 3.8L
  • 2015-2016 Hyundai Genesis 5.0L
  • 2019-2020 Hyundai Kona Limited, SEL, Ultimate
  • 2019-2021 Hyundai Nexo Blue, Limited
  • 2020-2022 Hyundai Palisade Limited, SE, SEL
  • 2021-2022 Hyundai Palisade Calligraphy
  • 2022-2023 Hyundai Santa Cruz Limited, Night, SE, SEL, SEL Premium
  • 2013-2018 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport
  • 2016-2018 Hyundai Santa Fe SE Ultimate/Limited
  • 2016-2023 Hyundai Santa Fe SE
  • 2019-2020 Hyundai Santa Fe Limited/Ultimate
  • 2021 Hyundai Santa Fe Limited/Hybrid
  • 2021-2023 Hyundai Santa Fe Blue, Calligraphy, Limited
  • 2021-2023 Hyundai Santa Fe SEL, SEL Premium
  • 2019-2020 Hyundai Santa Fe SEL/SEL Plus
  • 2022 Hyundai Santa Fe SEL/XRT
  • 2023 Hyundai Santa Fe XRT
  • 2019 Hyundai Santa Fe XL SE, SE Ultimate
  • 2014 Hyundai Tucson GLS/Limited/SE
  • 2014-2015 Hyundai Tucson GLS
  • 2015 Hyundai Tucson SE/LTD
  • 2016 Hyundai Tucson LTD/Spt And Eco/SE
  • 2016-2021 Hyundai Tucson SE
  • 2017 Hyundai Tucson LTD/Spt Eco/SE/Nig, Limited/Sport/Eco/SE
  • 2018 Hyundai Tucson SEL/SEL Plus, Sport, Value/Limited
  • 2019 Hyundai Tucson LTD/SEL/Sport/Ultimate/Value
  • 2020-2021 Hyundai Tucson Limited/SEL/Sport/
  • 2021 Hyundai Tucson LTD/SEL/Sport/Ultimate
  • 2006-2009 Kia Sedona EX/LX
  • 2007-2009 Kia Sorento EX/LX
  • 2008-2009 Kia Sedona
  • 2010 Kia Sedona EX, LX
  • 2016-2018 Kia Sorento LX/L, SX/SX Limited
  • 2016-2023 Kia Sorento EX
  • 2019 Kia Sorento EX/EX Sport, LX/S, SX/SXL
  • 2019-2020 Kia Sorento L/LX
  • 2020 Kia Sorento EX/S, S/LX
  • 2020-2022 Kia Sorento SX
  • 2021-2022 Kia Sorento LX, S, SX/SXP
  • 2022 Kia Sorento SX/X-Ln SX Prstge
  • 2022-2023 Kia Sorento SX Prestige
  • 2023 Kia Sorento SXP
  • 2008-2009 Kia Sportage EX/LX
  • 2008-2022 Kia Sportage LX
  • 2017-2022 Kia Sportage EX, SX
  • 2020-2022 Kia Sportage S
  • 2018 Kia Stinger Premium
  • 2018-2021 Kia Stinger, GT
  • 2018-2019 Kia Stinger GT1
  • 2019 Kia Stinger GT2
  • 2020-2022 Kia Telluride EX, LX, S, SX
  • 2021 Lincoln Navigator, Black Label, Reserve
  • 2021 Lincoln Navigator L, Black Label, Reserve
  • 2017 Porsche Panamera 2/4
  • 2017-2020 Porsche Panamera Turbo, Executive
  • 2017-2021 Porsche Panamera 4S, Executive
  • 2018 Porsche Panamera/4
  • 2018-2020 Porsche Panamera Turbo Sport Turismo
  • 2018-2021 Porsche Panamera 4 Executive, Sport Turismo
  • 2018-2021 Porsche Panamera 4S Sport Turismo
  • 2019-2021 Porsche Panamera Base/4, GTS, GTS Sport Turismo
  • 2021 Porsche Panamera Turbo S, Executive, Sport Turismo
  • 2021-2023 Ram Laramie
  • 2021-2023 Ram 2500 Big Horn
  • 2022 Ram 2500 Big Horn/Lone Star
  • 2021-2023 Ram 2500 Limited, Longhorn, Tradesman
  • 2023 Ram 2500 PowerWagon
  • 2021-2023 Ram 3500 Big Horn, Limited, Longhorn, Tradesman
  • 2022 Ram 3500 Big Horn/Lone Star
  • 2021-2023 Ram Chassis 3500
  • 2021-2023 Ram Chassis 4500
  • 2021-2023 Ram Chassis 5500
  • 2004 Saab 9-3 Arc
  • 2005-2006 Saab 9-7x Arc
  • 2005-2006 Saab 9-7x Linear
  • 2007 Saab 9-7x 4.2i
  • 2007 Saab 9-7x 5.3i
  • 2019-2022 Subaru Ascent,

The Alliance for Automotive Innovation is working to involve more states with the Vehicle Recall Search Service (VRSS). The VRSS is used by Arizona, California, Connecticut, Maryland, New York State, Ohio, and Texas to alert residents to open safety recalls and get them fixed.

The VRSS has checked more than 3 billion vehicles since its launch five years ago.

You can check for free at Carfax.com/recall to see if your car has any open recall at Carfax.com/recall.