Software recalls
Over-the-Air (OTA) Update Status
An OTA (over-the-air) update is a corrective action delivered by the manufacturer directly to vehicles over cellular or Wi‑Fi networks, allowing software fixes to be applied without a dealer visit. The first widely recognized recall remedied via OTA was in 2014 by Tesla on the NHTSA site, which addressed voltage fluctuations that could lead to fires.
Data as of October 12, 2026
Incidents: OTA vs Dealership (Stacked)
Stacked bars display recalls per year. Hover on a bar to see the count.
Affected Vehicles: OTA vs Dealership (Stacked)
Stacked bars display affected vehicles updated via OTA versus serviced at dealerships. Hover on a bar to see the affected vehicle count.
