Automotive Recall Alert: Over 7.3 Million Vehicles Recalled in Q2 2025

The BizzyCar Q2 2025 Recall Report provides a clear look at the shifting landscape of automotive safety and quality challenges. In the second quarter of 2025, the U.S. auto industry recorded over 7.3 million vehicles recalled, the highest quarterly total since early 2024 and a sharp reversal from the low number in the first quarter of this year. As automakers continue to navigate supply chain pressures, evolving technology, and rising consumer expectations, recalls remain a crucial touchpoint for protecting drivers and building customer trust. This report highlights the brands, components, and trends driving today’s recalls, examines the growing role of Over-the-Air (OTA) updates, and underscores why proactive recall management is essential for every dealership’s fixed ops strategy.

BizzyCar Q2 2025 Recall Report Highlights

Total Recalls:
7,322,767 vehicles were recalled in Q2 2025, the highest quarterly total since Q1 2024’s 9.9 million. This is a sharp rise from Q1’s 3.46 million.

Ford Leads All Automakers:
Ford accounted for 3,322,450 vehicles recalled in Q2 across 49 campaigns, representing 45.3% of all vehicles recalled this quarter and 40.6% of all vehicles recalled so far in 2025.

Top Recall Issues:
Back-Over Prevention was the leading recalled component, with 2.59 million vehicles affected. Other major areas included Engine and Engine Cooling (1.14 million) and Service Brakes, Hydraulic (775K), highlighting the continuing focus on critical safety systems.

Safety Concerns:
6.9 million vehicles, 94.6% of all Q2 recalls, pose a risk of crash or injury if repairs are not completed promptly. Q2 also saw three recalls with Park Outside advisories affecting 63,545 vehicles and three Do Not Drive recalls, all from Ford, covering 2,350 vehicles.

OTA Updates Expand:
10 recalls affecting 1,098,507 vehicles (15% of Q2 total) can be completed via Over-the-Air (OTA) software updates, part of a wider industry trend, with nearly 15 million OTA-addressed recalls since Q1 2022 (14.7% of all recalls during that period).

BizzyCar Q2 2025 Recall Report

Total Recalls and Vehicles Affected

• Total Recalls Issued in Q2 2025: 122 recalls

• Total Vehicles Affected in Q2 2025: 7,322,767 vehicles

• YTD 2025 Total Vehicles Affected (Q1 + Q2): 10,785,741 vehicles

Q2 2025 Recalls Issued by Brand

• Ford: 49 recalls

• Stellantis: 9 recalls

• Volkswagen/Audi: 9 recalls

• Honda: 8 recalls

• Mercedes-Benz: 8 recalls

• General Motors: 7 recalls

• Mazda: 4 recalls

• Polestar: 4 recalls

• BMW: 3 recalls

• Porsche: 3 recalls

• Hyundai: 3 recalls

• Nissan: 2 recalls

• Volvo: 2 recalls

• Kia: 2 recalls

• Rivian: 2 recalls

• Tesla: 2 recalls

• Toyota: 1 recall

• Subaru: 1 recall

• McLaren: 1 recall

• Maserati: 1 recall

• Aston Martin: 1 recall

Q2 2025 Vehicles Affected by Brand

Manufacturer	Vehicles Recalled
Ford	3,322,450
General Motors	743,355
Stellantis	556,308
Nissan	523,654
Honda	485,303
Toyota	443,444
Volvo	424,620
Volkswagen/Audi	276,817
Mazda	183,680
Mercedes-Benz	99,848
Kia	93,608
BMW	75,334
Polestar	31,501
Rivian	28,418
Porsche	18,590
Hyundai	12,618
Subaru	2,938
Tesla	220
McLaren	29
Maserati	21
Aston Martin	11

 

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Ford Leads Recalls

Ford continues to top the industry in recall volume, accounting for more than 3.3 million vehicles recalled in Q2 2025 alone, nearly half of all vehicles affected this quarter. The brand’s elevated numbers reflect the ongoing complexity of managing modern vehicle systems, from back-over prevention cameras to critical safety components like seats and brake lines. While Ford has made strides in quality assurance in recent years, its position as the leading OEM for recalls highlights how even the largest automakers face persistent challenges as vehicles become more technologically advanced. For dealerships, this volume underscores a major opportunity: Ford’s high recall count means a larger pool of owners who can be brought back to the service lane, strengthening relationships and boosting retention through fast, safe repairs.

Top Components Recalled in Q2 2025

Component	Vehicles Affected
Back Over Prevention	2,590,688
Engine and Engine Cooling	1,141,041
Service Brakes, Hydraulic	775,148
Structure	718,116
Exterior Lighting	571,373
Air Bags	503,643
Electrical System	366,608
Seats	313,370
Fuel Line (FLI)	152,800
Power Train	99,847
Suspension	34,321
Latches/Locks/Linkages	29,770
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)	18,497
Seat Belts	3,809
Visibility	3,074
Equipment	347
Tires	304
Fuel System, Gasoline	6
Fuel System, Diesel	5

 

10 Largest Recalls of Q2 2025

Park Outside and Do Not Drive Advisories

Park Outside:

• Ford: High Voltage Battery Water Damage, 457 vehicles

• Hyundai: Electric Oil Pump May Overheat, 620 vehicles

• General Motors: Brake Pressure Switch May Short, 62,468 vehicles

Do Not Drive (Ford):

• Loss of Steering from Front Control Arm Separation

• Front Lower Control Arm May Detach

• Sudden Loss of Brake Function
  Affecting 2,350 vehicles

OTA Updates in Q2 2025

1,098,507 vehicles, 15% of all vehicles recalled in Q2 2025, can be repaired via Over-the-Air (OTA) software updates.

Brands with OTA-eligible recalls in Q2 2025:

• Toyota: 443,444 vehicles

• Volvo: 424,620 vehicles

• Kia: 82,281 vehicles

• BMW: 70,852 vehicles

• General Motors: 41,376 vehicles

• Ford: 30,679 vehicles

• Polestar: 3,666 vehicles

• Hyundai: 1,589 vehicles

Since Q1 2022, 14,923,629 recalls have been addressed via OTA updates, accounting for 14.7% of all recalls in that time frame.

Why In-Person Visits Still Matter

While OTA updates are convenient, they eliminate critical dealership touchpoints:

• Inspections: Additional issues can be caught early.

• Upsell Potential: In-person visits create revenue opportunities.

• Customer Loyalty: Positive experiences build trust.

• Trade-In and New Sales: Great timing to explore upgrades.

• Future Scheduling: Lock in future service appointments.

YTD 2025 (Q1 + Q2) Vehicles Affected by Brand

BizzyCar Commentary: What’s Ahead

BizzyCar’s exclusive data shows Q2 2025 recalls were a reversion to the recent mean, tracking within 10% of the average quarterly total for the past few years. Looking forward, BizzyCar analysts see potential increases ahead as supply chain challenges and global tariffs impact OEM parts flow. This could mirror trends seen in 2020–2021, when global shortages forced automakers to ship vehicles that later required retrofitting, driving up recall volumes significantly.

On OTA recalls, BizzyCar emphasizes that this category remains spiky, heavily influenced by OEM mix, recall nature, and whether a software fix is practical. Tesla alone accounts for over 77% of all OTA recalls in the past three years, but the reality is most hardware issues, especially with today’s complex electrical systems, cannot be solved purely through software. Even when OTA updates are technically feasible, most software fixes still occur through certified dealer service or mobile operations.

BizzyCar’s Guidance for Dealers & Drivers

For Dealers:
BizzyCar strongly advises all dealerships to keep recalls at the center of their fixed ops strategy. The best dealerships have dedicated processes and people for recall outreach and scheduling, converting safety compliance into new customer connections, service lane revenue, and lifetime loyalty. For dealers launching or scaling mobile service operations, recall repairs are the perfect entry point, relatively low complexity and high consumer value.

The key is ease and convenience: making it simple for owners to book, arrive, and complete repairs turns a hassle into a loyalty moment.

For Consumers:
BizzyCar reminds all vehicle owners: check your recalls, don’t delay repairs, and keep your family safe on the road. BizzyCar is helping franchise dealers make the recall appointment experience fast, open-ended, asynchronous, and consumer-friendly, because safer cars make better roads. Check for Recalls

BizzyCar’s Commitment

At BizzyCar, we help dealerships close recalls faster, keep drivers safer, and protect your bottom line. With vehicles only getting more complex, our smart platform ensures you stay ahead, transforming every recall into a stronger customer relationship.

Q1 2025 Recall Data Source: https://datahub.transportation.gov/Automobiles/NHTSA-Recalls-by-Manufacturer/mu99-t4jn

About BizzyCar

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