The most recent data from the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reveals that Ford is the brand with the highest number of recalls in 2023.
According to the NHTSA, as of December 20, Ford has issued 54 recalls, affecting 5,692,135 vehicles in 2023, surpassing all other automakers. This marks the third consecutive year that Ford has had the highest number of vehicle recalls in the United States.
In terms of the number of affected vehicles, Ford nearly doubles the number of Kia, which is in second place with 3 million cars. The majority of these recalls are due to potential fire hazards caused by brake fluid leaks. As for the total number of recalls, Fiat Chrysler Automobiles USA follows Ford in second place, with 45 recalls affecting 2.7 million vehicles. BMW has 29 recalls, Mercedes-Benz has 27, and Nissan is also among the top 5 automakers with the highest number of recalls, having 22 incidents.
Although Ford’s figures have decreased compared to last year, which saw 68 recalls affecting 8.5 million vehicles, the American brand still stands out from its competitors in terms of both the number of recalls and the number of affected vehicles. According to Ford’s statement, the number of customers affected by safety-related recalls in 2023 is about 30% less than in 2022.
“We continuously strive to enhance the quality of our vehicles and provide the best experience for our customers. Voluntary recalls are one of the proactive measures we take to protect customers from potential issues. Our initial quality is improving, and customers who own our latest vehicles are benefiting from that,” a Ford representative shared with Motor1.
It’s not surprising that Ford tops the list of recalls. However, the most noteworthy brand this year is Volkswagen, which ranked second after Ford in 2022. Volkswagen has had 45 recalls affecting 1 million vehicles. This year, the German automaker had fewer recalls, with a total of only 18 involving 332,700 vehicles, a significant decrease from the previous year.
While Ford still leads in the number of recalls, Tesla has the largest recall campaign among automakers in 2023, relating to the Autopilot driver assistance system and affecting 2,031,220 vehicles.
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Reference: Motor1
Ford leads in vehicle recalls in the US in 2023
According to data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Ford is the most recalled brand in 2023.
