# Warranty and recall costs are skyrocketing

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Podcast: [Automotive Insight](https://stenobird.com/podcast/automotive-insight-552759)
Published: 2026-04-20T20:26:48+00:00
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WWJ auto analyst John McElroy reports automakers and EV startups spent $55 billion on costs related to warranties and recalls and there's no end in sight. (Photo credit: Getty Images)

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