Although the total volume of defective products recalled from five key industries surged by 25% in Q1 2025, automotive recalls dropped.

According to Sedgwick brand protection’s latest U.S. Product Safety and Recall Index report provides a comprehensive analysis of recall data from the automotive, consumer product, food and drink, pharmaceutical, and medical device industries. The latest edition examines recall data from Q1 2025, January through March, and offers an early look at April data. Among the key findings, the consumer product sector experienced its most active quarter, recording 101 recalls—the highest number in 14 years.

There were just 3.73 million vehicles recalled during Q1 2025, the lowest quarterly total for the automotive industry since Q2 2012.

Recall activity in the automotive, medical device, and Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulated food sectors declined modestly in Q1 2025, with reductions of 13%, 9%, and 4%, respectively. Despite these shifts, the overall totals remain broadly in line with recent averages.