More than 7.3 million vehicles were recalled in the U.S. between April and June, according to BizzyCar’s Q2 2025 Recall Report. This marks the largest quarterly recall total in over a year and represents more than twice the number of vehicles recalled in Q1.

BizzyCar, an AI-powered automated Service Recall Management Platform used by auto dealerships, highlighted a significant increase in recall activity during the second quarter. Ford topped the list of automakers, issuing recalls for over 3.3 million vehicles across 49 separate campaigns—accounting for nearly half of all affected units. General Motors and Honda followed as the next most impacted manufacturers.

A striking 94.6% of all recalled vehicles this quarter involve issues that could lead to crashes or injuries if left unaddressed.

“This sharp rise in recalls coincides with the start of summer travel season,” said Ryan Maher, CEO of BizzyCar. “Most of these defects pose serious safety threats, so it’s vital that drivers take action quickly to get them repaired.”

Back-over prevention systems were the leading cause of recalls, impacting 2.59 million vehicles. Other major defect categories included engine and cooling systems (1.14 million) and hydraulic service brakes (775,000), emphasizing a continued focus on critical safety components.

Among the recalls, three were classified as “Do Not Drive” and three received “Park Outside” warnings due to potential hazards.

More than 1 million of the recalled vehicles qualify for software-based repairs via Over-the-Air (OTA) updates.

While OTA technology is gaining ground, the majority of recall work still requires a visit to a dealership. Since early 2022, only 14.7% of recalls have been resolved through OTA updates, underscoring the ongoing need for in-person repairs—especially for hardware-based issues like brakes, steering, and seating systems.

“OTA updates offer added convenience, but they also reduce critical dealership interactions,” Maher noted. “Many essential safety repairs still depend on skilled technicians and approved replacement parts. Dealerships continue to be the primary channel for completing recalls.”