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2021 Kalmar Ottawa T2Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 0 owner complaints about the 2021 Kalmar Ottawa T2. It is covered by 4 safety recalls, and for recall 22V-298 the manufacturer reports only 2% of affected cars repaired.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls4Lowest repair rate 2%Owner complaints00 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem0—

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 5, 2026. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2021 Kalmar Ottawa T2 has problems

0 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

4 recalls

2021 Kalmar Ottawa T2 recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

–no report yet

Electrical system

Park outsideNew

Recall 26V-648 · Oct 5, 2026 · 16,127 vehicles

Risk. A short circuit increases the risk of a fire even when the vehicle is parked and the ignition is in the 'Off' position.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

16%repaired · 2024 Q3

Steering

Recall 22V-566 · Aug 3, 2022 · 110 vehicles · 18 repaired

Risk. A fractured steering gear can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

2%repaired · 2026 Q1

Conventional: air

Recall 22V-298 · May 4, 2022 · 687 vehicles · 16 repaired

Risk. A trailer parking brake that sets unexpectedly can cause unintended vehicle motion, and increase the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

35%repaired · 2023 Q4

Electronic stability control (ESC)

Recall 21V-552 · Jul 21, 2021 · 54 vehicles · 19 repaired

Risk. An inactive electronic stability control system may result in a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Kalmar.

Best & worst years

2021 vs. every other Ottawa T2 year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Ottawa T2 median. How we score

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Own a 2021 Ottawa T2?

Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.