In 2025, Ford Motor Company recalled more vehicles than the next nine brands combined. This significant figure not only represents a large volume but also surpasses previous records, solidifying the company's leading position across the US automotive industry.

A total of 153 recall campaigns, encompassing both Ford and its subsidiary Lincoln, impacted 12,926,436 vehicles nationwide. In contrast, the combined total of vehicles recalled by the next nine automakers amounted to 12,902,842.

Below is the top 10 list of brands/groups by the number of vehicle recall campaigns in the US for 2025:

On average, throughout 2025, Ford initiated one recall campaign every 2,5 days. This translates to an average of 35,414 Ford vehicles added to the recall list each day of the year.

Toyota ranked second in the total number of affected vehicles, with 3,223,256 vehicles impacted despite having only 15 recall campaigns. Stellantis Group secured the third position with 53 campaigns affecting 2,776,952 vehicles.

The 2024 Ford F-150 was included in a May 2025 recall. Photo: Car and Driver

The 2024 Ford F-150 was included in a May 2025 recall. Photo: Car and Driver

The top 5 was rounded out by Honda and Acura (21 campaigns, 1,560,813 vehicles) and Hyundai and Genesis (21 campaigns, 1,078,212 vehicles). If Hyundai and Kia were combined, their total recalls would reach 34 campaigns and over 2,6 million vehicles, moving this alliance to the 4th position.

Regarding individual recall campaigns, Ford held the top three spots. Two distinct campaigns, each affecting approximately 1,45 million vehicles, addressed issues related to rearview cameras. Another Ford campaign, covering nearly 1,08 million vehicles, was resolved via an over-the-air update. Toyota's largest campaign, impacting 1,02 million vehicles, also focused on a rearview camera defect.

Below is the top 10 list of brands/groups by the number of vehicles recalled in the US for 2025:

The data presented was collected up to 31/12/2025. There is a delay in the release of official figures from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). When Carscoops published its ranking on the same day, data from the final 12 days of 2025 had not yet been released, meaning the total figures could increase once new data is added.

However, it is considered unlikely that any other group or brand will surpass Ford's numbers in the remaining 12 days of data.

Two separate Ford campaigns, each affecting approximately 1,45 million vehicles, involved rearview cameras. Photo: Ford

Two separate Ford campaigns, each affecting approximately 1,45 million vehicles, involved rearview cameras. Photo: Ford

Effective recall resolution methods are more crucial than ever, especially for a brand like Ford, which has heavily invested in connected vehicle platforms and over-the-air (OTA) updates for its entire lineup, from the F-150 to the Mustang and Bronco.

In 2024, Tesla was the "recall king" in terms of the number of vehicles requiring fixes, with 5,135,697 vehicles. Stellantis Group had the most recall campaigns, with 67, while Ford conducted 63 campaigns affecting 4,382,623 vehicles.

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