Yes. LightSpeedBid buys vehicles with open recalls, including safety recalls, airbag recalls, mechanical recalls, electrical recalls, and manufacturer service bulletins. Many sellers search for sell car with recall, open recall vehicle value, cash for cars with manufacturer recall, or sell car with airbag recall, and LightSpeedBid accepts these vehicles without issue.
Open recalls occur when a manufacturer identifies a safety or reliability issue. Recalls are extremely common, particularly for Takata airbags, fuel pump issues, transmission updates, steering defects, battery problems, and electrical system faults. The existence of a recall does not prevent LightSpeedBid from purchasing the vehicle. Recalls do not affect your ownership or ability to sell.
Buyers evaluate vehicles based on condition, title status, mileage, resale demand, and parts value. Open recalls rarely reduce offer amounts unless the recall relates to catastrophic mechanical damage, such as major engine defects. Even then, LightSpeedBid still buys the vehicle at competitive pricing according to the true market value of the remaining components.
If a recall is active, the vehicle may still qualify for resale-based offers if it runs and drives. Some buyers may repair the recall through manufacturer programs prior to resale. If the recall involves airbags, doors, electrical systems, or safety components, dismantlers still find value in the vehicle’s remaining parts.
You do not need to repair the recall before selling. LightSpeedBid does not require recall clearance, dealership appointments, or manufacturer paperwork. Recalls have no effect on free towing or pickup.
Overall, LightSpeedBid makes it easy to sell cars with open recalls, providing fast removal, guaranteed cash offers, and no compliance headaches.