as of March 6, 2026
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as of March 6, 2026
Title | Date Received↓ | Manufacturer | Vehicles Affected | Completion Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Rearview Camera Image May Not Display Related 1 | 3/3/2026 | Ford Motor Company | 849,310 | 0% |
Driver's Seat May Move Unexpectedly | 3/3/2026 | Ford Motor Company | 1,189 | 0% |
Instrument Panel and Rearview Camera Displays May Fail/FMVSS 101,111,305 | 2/26/2026 | Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) | 65,135 | 0% |
Trailer Lighting and Brakes May Not Function/FMVSS 108 Related 1 | 2/20/2026 | Ford Motor Company | 4,381,878 | 0% |
Insufficient Pedestrian Warning Sound/FMVSS 141 | 2/20/2026 | Daimler Vans USA, LLC | 117 | 0% |
Loss of Drive Power from Transmission Damage | 2/18/2026 | Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing | 4,374 | 0% |
Rear Wheel Lock Up from Transmission Control Valve Failure Related 1 | 2/13/2026 | General Motors, LLC | 43,732 | 0% |
Engine Failure Rework Gen 2Related 1 | 2/12/2026 | Nissan North America, Inc. | 323,917 | 0% |
Gears in the Electronic Throttle Body May Break | 2/12/2026 | Nissan North America, Inc. | 318,782 | 0% |
Rear Wheel Lock Up from Transmission Control Valve Failure Rework Gen 2 | 2/12/2026 | General Motors, LLC | 1,055 | 0% |
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Read More 2025 marked a troubling milestone in automotive software recalls: record volumes and a quality crisis where manufacturers struggled to get fixes right the first time. With 232 software recall campaigns affecting nearly 18 million vehicles — and a 13.4% rework rate — the data reveals systemic challenges in the software-defined vehicle transition.
We are excited to announce tracking of Software Recall "Rework" — when manufacturers need multiple attempts to fix a software defect. Over the past four years, 343 reworked recalls have affected over 24 million vehicles, revealing critical insights into software quality across the industry.
Tesla continues to lead the industry in vehicles impacted by software recalls — but thanks to OTA updates, has turned a weakness into a resilience advantage. Ford, meanwhile, faces mounting 2025 software issues that could soon eclipse Tesla’s 2024 record.
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