as of April 11, 2026
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as of April 11, 2026
Title | Date Received↓ | Manufacturer | Vehicles Affected | Completion Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Missing Warning for Rear Turn Signal Failure/FMVSS 108 | 4/2/2026 | General Motors, LLC | 32,988 | 0% |
Sunroof Malfunction/FMVSS 118 | 4/1/2026 | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. | 6,077 | 0% |
Turn Signal Failure/FMVSS 108 | 4/1/2026 | Volvo Trucks North America | 336 | 0% |
Turn Signal Failure/FMVSS 108 | 4/1/2026 | Mack Trucks, Inc. | 86 | 0% |
Insufficient Pedestrian Warning Sound/FMVSS 141 Related 1 | 3/31/2026 | Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing | 73,528 | 0% |
Insufficient Illumination from Headlight Low Beam/FMVSS 108 | 3/27/2026 | Triumph Motorcycles America, Ltd. | 258 | 0% |
Instrument Panel Failure/FMVSS 101 Related 1 | 3/25/2026 | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. | 75,323 | 0% |
TPMS May Not Illuminate for Low Pressure/FMVSS 138 | 3/25/2026 | Aston Martin The Americas | 1,091 | 0% |
Power Rear Seats May Trap a Person Related 1 | 3/20/2026 | Kia America, Inc. | 568 | 0% |
Loss of Rearview Camera Image and ADAS Features Related 1 | 3/19/2026 | Ford Motor Company | 254,640 | 0% |
Q1 2026 opened the year with 39 software recall campaigns affecting more than 7 million vehicles — Ford Motor Company alone accounted for 78% of that impact, while the rearview camera epidemic that defined 2025 showed no sign of abating.
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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.
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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.
Read More Q1 2026 opened the year with 39 software recall campaigns affecting more than 7 million vehicles — Ford Motor Company alone accounted for 78% of that impact, while the rearview camera epidemic that defined 2025 showed no sign of abating.
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.
Examining the evolving landscape of automotive software recalls, from historical trends to current industry challenges and the rising importance of over-the-air updates.
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The Eclipse Foundation's research report highlights the challenges and opportunities of open source software adoption in the automotive industry, emphasizing the need for collaboration, security, and compliance.
