Contrary to rumors suggesting the EV transition is slowing down, 2026 is shaping up to be the most significant year yet for electric vehicle adoption in the United States with 32 new models launching.
Cox Automotive projects 15.8 million unit sales in 2026, down 2.6% from 2025, as higher prices, interest rates, and EV credit elimination impact the market.
Ford is recalling nearly 4.4 million trucks and SUVs, including 3.4 million F-Series pickups (2021-2026 F-150 and 2022-2026 F-250), due to a software defect in the integrated trailer module that could disable trailer brake lights and turn signals, with over-the-air updates beginning March 17.
Chrysler recalls over 211,000 SUVs and pickup trucks due to a software malfunction, with affected vehicle owners advised to check their VIN on the manufacturer's recall portal.
Ford recalled over 1 million vehicles in May 2025 due to backup camera software failures causing blank or distorted reverse images, plus 355,000 F-Series trucks and 230,000 Bronco models for additional software errors.
Ford has recalled over 4.3 million vehicles due to a software glitch, marking one of the automaker's largest safety recalls in recent years.
For the sixth consecutive year, auto software recalls are set to reach record levels, with 166 recalls reported in 2025 so far; Tesla leads with 5,777,605 affected vehicles, Ford with 73 recall actions, and Stellantis facing the highest cost per vehicle at $743.22, according to NHTSA data tracked by Northwestern University adjunct professor Todd Warren.
Ford is recalling 4.38 million US vehicles from 2021-2026 model years, including F-150, Super Duty, Ranger, Maverick, Expedition, Navigator, and Transit, due to a software fault in the Integrated Trailer Module that can disable trailer lighting and braking functions during start-up.
Ford is recalling 254,640 SUVs—including 2022-2025 Lincoln Navigator, 2024-2025 Lincoln Nautilus, and 2025 Lincoln Aviator and Explorer models—due to a software defect in the Image Processing Module A (IPMA) that can cause the rearview camera and advanced driver assistance features to fail unexpectedly.
NHTSA provides a VIN lookup tool on their website where vehicle owners can check for unrepaired safety recalls by entering their 17-character vehicle identification number found on the windshield or registration card.