Data shows a 16% increase in just two years, with recalls potentially involving brake systems, airbags and seatbelts
Centreville, Va.—Despite growing concerns over vehicle safety and efforts by vehicle manufacturers, 58.1 million — one in five cars on the road — have an automotive recall that remains unfixed. CARFAX data shows that’s a 16% increase in just two years.
Among these vehicles, more than 14 million have two or more unresolved recalls, significantly raising the risk of safety component failures, potentially involving brake systems, airbags and seatbelts. These repairs can be made at no cost to car owners.
Here are the Top 10 states with vehicles that have two or more unfixed recalls:
- Texas: 1.6 million
- California: 1.5 million
- Florida: 901,000
- New York: 528,000
- Georgia: 509,000
- Ohio: 508,000
- Pennsylvania: 508,000
- North Carolina: 477,000
- Illinois: 406,000
- Arizona: 389,000
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