Driving the news: Over 7.3 million vehicles were recalled in Q2 2025, the highest quarterly total since early 2024 and more than double the first quarter's 3.46 million.
For context: Ford $F ( ▼ 1.09% ) dominated the recall landscape with 3.3 million vehicles across 49 campaigns, representing nearly half of all Q2 recalls, according to BizzyCar.
Back-over prevention systems were the biggest culprit, affecting 2.6 million vehicles, followed by engine and cooling issues (1.14 million) and hydraulic brake problems (775,000).
The quarter included three "Do Not Drive" advisories from Ford and three "Park Outside" warnings affecting over 63,000 vehicles.
Via BizzyCar
Why it matters: For dealers, this represents a massive service revenue opportunity. Ford's 3.3 million recalled vehicles alone could generate hundreds of millions in mandatory repair work. And savvy dealers can turn these required visits into relationship-building moments with customers who might otherwise skip service.
What we’re watching: While over-the-air updates handled 15% of Q2 recalls, the majority of these safety-critical issues still require physical repairs at dealerships. And with new car margins under pressure and used car inventory tight, recall-driven service revenue offers dealers a potentially guaranteed income stream.
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