Guide · Oct 14, 2026
Car Seat Recalls: How to Check Your Model and Register It
Recent Britax, Graco and Evenflo car seat recalls, how to check your model, and why to register your seat.
By the Consumer Sun editorial team · Last updated
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Short answer: Car seat recalls are run by NHTSA, not the CPSC. To check yours, find the model number and date of manufacture on the label on the seat or base, then search NHTSA's recall lookup by brand and model, or check our baby recalls hub. Registering your seat with the maker is the most reliable way to get told directly.
Data as of October 14, 2026, from NHTSA's recall dataset. NHTSA's notice is the official record.
Recent car seat recalls
| NHTSA recall | Date | Seats | Problem | Remedy | Seats affected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26C006000 | Aug 20, 2026 | Britax B-Safe Gen 2, Gen 2 Flexfit, Gen 2 Flexfit Plus, B-Safe 35, B-Safe Ultra, Endeavours | A screw in the carrying handle may loosen and the handle may partly detach | Remedy under development; owner letters mailed Sep 30, 2026 | 114,660 |
| 26C003000 | Apr 3, 2026 | Graco SnugRide Turn & Slide and Modes Nest travel systems with that seat | Infant carrier may detach from the base in a crash | Free replacement seat; install with the vehicle belt (no base) until it arrives | See notice |
| 26C001000 | Jan 20, 2026 | Evenflo Titan 65 (models CS200312198, CS200311198, 3712198, 3711198) | May be missing the tether strap | Inspect; free tether strap mailed as needed | 64,031 |
| 25C011000 | Dec 24, 2025 | Evenflo All4One | Recline may shift out of position in rear-facing mode | Free replacement seat | See notice |
Contact numbers from the NHTSA records: Britax 888-427-4829, Graco 1-800-345-4109, Evenflo 1-800-233-5921.
How to check if your car seat is recalled
- Find the label. Every car seat has a label with the model number and date of manufacture, usually on the side or bottom of the shell, and on the base if it has one.
- Search NHTSA. On nhtsa.gov/recalls, choose car seats and enter the brand and model. You can also search our recall center by brand or model.
- Read the model list in the notice. Many recalls cover only some model numbers or a date range, like the Evenflo Titan 65 recall above.
- Follow the remedy. Most car seat recalls are fixed with a free part or a free replacement. Read the notice: some seats can still be used with an interim step, and others shouldn't be used at all.
Register your car seat
Federal rules require car seat makers to include a registration form with each seat and to keep a list of owners who register, so they can reach them in a recall (49 CFR Part 588). Fill in the card or register on the maker's website. If you bought the seat used, register it in your name. Our product registration guide covers what makers can and can't do with your details.
Car seat recall vs. vehicle recall
Your car's VIN lookup only shows recalls on the vehicle. It won't show a recall on a car seat you bought separately. Check the seat on its own, by brand and model. For vehicles, NHTSA's free VIN lookup is on our vehicle recalls hub.
Other baby recalls to check
- Baby formula recalls, including ByHeart and Nara Organics
- Stroller car seat adapters: the CPSC recalled Joolz Aer2 car seat adapters for strollers
- All baby and kids' recalls
If your seat is recalled and the company won't send the fix, our recall refund guide explains how to escalate.
Related guides
- Product registration and recalls
- Baby formula recalls
- How to check if a product you own has been recalled
- How to get a refund or fix for a recalled product
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Frequently asked questions
What Evenflo car seats are recalled?
NHTSA records from late 2025 and 2026 include Evenflo Titan 65 seats with model numbers CS200312198, CS200311198, 3712198 and 3711198 (possible missing tether strap) and Evenflo All4One seats (recline may shift). Evenflo also issued a correction for its Spanish-language manual. Check NHTSA for your model.
Do booster seats need to be replaced after a crash?
NHTSA recommends replacing car seats, including boosters, after a moderate or severe crash. It says seats may not need replacing after a minor crash that meets all of its listed conditions. Check your seat's manual too, since some makers say to replace after any crash.