TLDR
Ford and Honda issued major brake-related recalls affecting over half a million vehicles in June 2025, with Ford’s Super Duty trucks under a rare “Do Not Drive” order for complete brake failure risk and Honda recalling 259,000 vehicles for brake pedal defects. As Ford leads the industry with 81 recalls in 2025 compared to GM’s 11 and Volkswagen’s 14, automakers face increasing pressure to improve quality control systems amid complex manufacturing transitions.
The automotive industry experienced a wave of critical safety recalls in June 2025, with brake system failures emerging as the dominant concern across multiple manufacturers. Ford and Honda combined to recall over 518,000 vehicles for brake-related issues, while additional recalls for door latch and engine problems affected hundreds of thousands more vehicles.
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