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Auto recalls surge even as vehicle quality improves

Name: Auto recalls surge even as vehicle quality improves
Uploaded: 2026-08-18T17:10:00-0400
Duration: 2 min 6 s
Description: The automotive industry is facing a seemingly contradictory trend: Vehicle quality is improving even as the number of recalls climbs toward record levels.

The automotive industry is facing a seemingly contradictory trend: Vehicle quality is improving even as the number of recalls climbs toward record levels.