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The automotive industry is at a turning point.

In 2025, a near-record-breaking 406 unique light vehicle recall campaigns were reported as the trajectory of filed campaigns continues its ten-year ascent.  The data suggests that a by-product of continued rapid light vehicle innovation is an increased number of recalls. But it’s not just the numbers that tell the story. The nature of recalls is shifting dramatically: more mid-sized campaigns and increased tail risk, i.e., the time it takes defects to manifest, stood out in 2025.  As the automotive landscape rapidly evolves, connectivity and vehicle sophistication are rewriting the rules of defect detection and response.

The question isn’t just how many recalls — it’s what comes next.

The 13th Annual Automotive Recalls Summit is where the industry comes for answers.

This is the must-attend event for anyone navigating the high-stakes world of automotive safety, compliance, and quality. Expect bold conversations, hard data, and actionable insights across the issues defining recalls today:

• 🔍 Recall trends decoded — The latest on recall size, type, and scope, and what the numbers are really telling us.
• 📈 What’s fueling the surge — A deep dive into the industry forces driving elevated recall activity.
• ⚠️ Sensors, ADAS & the road to autonomy — Why vehicle sensors are failing and what that means for the future of automated driving.
• 🔩 Aftermarket & counterfeits — The growing threat of aftermarket recalls and counterfeit parts you can’t afford to ignore.
• ⚖️ The decision to recall — Exploring the data, benchmarks, and judgment calls behind one of the most consequential, and costly, decisions in the industry.
• 💰 The cost of getting it wrong — The latest on warranty and recall costs, and how leading companies are fighting back.

Agenda:

12:30 pm – 1:00 pm — Registration and Networking
1:00 pm – 3:00 pm — Stout Presentation
3:00 pm – 3:30 pm — Networking and Discussion with Stout team

Stout Speakers:

• Raymond Roth, Director, Automotive Recall Practice Leader
• Neil Steinkamp, Managing Director
• Robert Levine, Managing Director

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Owner Engagement: The Foundation to Customer Connections

Consumer research by LexisNexis® Risk Solutions shows that most used vehicle owners who purchased from a private party or an independent dealer want to be informed about various service offerings. Interestingly, these buyers are highly likely to contact their automaker after receiving personalized communications, creating an opportunity for automakers to engage with them. After the Stout presentation, thought leaders from LexisNexis will share their findings to help you better understand the expectations of used-vehicle owners, particularly regarding recalls and repair rates.

This event is free for SAA members; $49 for non-members