2024: The Year of Car Recalls
The automotive industry faced another challenging year in 2024, with over 21 million vehicles recalled in the U.S. due to 635 safety issues by December. With advancements in vehicle technology and stricter regulatory oversight, recalls have become a persistent issue, affecting millions of drivers annually.
Notable Recalls
Here are some of the other major recalls that we have seen in 2024:
Tesla led the industry with 5.1 million vehicles recalled, spread across just 16 recall actions.The company resolved 99.2% of these recalls via over-the-air (OTA) updates, sparing customers from dealership visits.
Stellantis issued the most individual recall actions, with 72 recalls affecting 4.8 million vehicles. Despite its high recall count, Stellantis relied on OTA updates for only one recall, leaving most issues to be resolved through traditional dealership repairs.
Ford had the highest number of vehicles requiring physical repairs, impacting 4.8 million cars across 67 recalls. Despite efforts to improve quality control, Ford continued to grapple with hardware-related issues throughout 2024.
Honda also saw significant recall activity, with 3.8 million vehicles affected across 19 recall actions, placing it among the top contributors to the year’s totals.
BMW issued 36 recalls, affecting nearly 1.8 million vehicles, while General Motors handled 32 recalls, impacting around 1.4 million cars.
By the end of 2024, an estimated 72.7 million vehicles on U.S. roads still had open recalls, underscoring the importance of addressing these safety concerns promptly.
What to Do When Your Vehicle is Recalled
There were thousands of other cars recalled this year. These recalls included carmakers from all across the world. The defects ranged from moderate to severe. But no matter how large or small a recall is, any problem with an automobile has the potential to cause serious harm.Consumer Reports has some good advice on what to do if your vehicle is recalled. And if you or a loved one has been injured by an automobile defect, we know what you care most about is getting your life back to as close to normal as possible.At Pittman, Dutton, Hellums, Bradley & Mann, P.C., we can help you do this by pursuing a successful car accident claim. Our car accident and product liability attorneys are deeply experienced with these cases.If you or a loved one has been injured because of a car defect, contact us at (205) 322-8880 or contact us online.
