The number of “Do Not Drive” recalls in the U.S. has spiked since last year, according to data recently shared by CARFAX.
Since the summer of 2024, “Do Not Drive” recalls have increased by over 65%, currently sitting at approximately 725,000.
Additionally, the data revealed the top 15 states with the most vehicles impacted by a “Do Not Drive” recall:
- California: 118,400
- Texas: 61,200
- Florida: 40,600
- Arizona: 28,000
- Ohio: 25,400
- Pennsylvania: 23,500
- North Carolina: 22,400
- Georgia: 21,900
- Tennessee: 21,300
- Illinois: 18,800
- South Carolina: 18,100
- Virginia: 18,100
- New York: 18,000
- Michigan: 17,500
- Washington: 17,400
The good news is that the total number of vehicles in the country with at least one recall has dropped by about four million since last year, with 54.6 million vehicles now having unrepaired recalls nationwide.
The data underscores the importance automotive professionals play in informing drivers on existing recalls with their vehicles—especially those which involve critical safety systems, like brake failures or defective airbags that can explode.
“Programs like the Vehicle Recall Search Service, launched in 2018 by CARFAX and the Alliance for Automotive Innovation, help state motor vehicle, public safety, and inspection departments identify vehicles with unresolved recalls,” said Faisal Hasan, vice president of data at CARFAX. “To date, this initiative has pinpointed millions of vehicles that need attention, making roads safer for everyone.”
