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Reporting and analysis on automotive software recalls, over-the-air updates and the software-defined vehicle.
April 2026 was one of the quietest recall months in recent memory — just 14 campaigns affecting 2.1 million vehicles — but Ford's two powertrain and wiring recalls alone accounted for nearly three-quarters of the month's total exposure.
April 2026 was one of the quietest recall months in recent memory — just 14 campaigns affecting 2.1 million vehicles — but Ford's two powertrain and wiring recalls alone accounted for nearly three-quarters of the month's total exposure.
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.
Exploring the heated debate around Tesla's Autopilot, its technological evolution, and the LiDAR vs vision-only systems controversy.
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.
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