Massive recalls are fast becoming the norm in the auto industry. Automakers recalled 21.9 million cars and trucks in the United States last year, a nine-year high. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, automakers initiated 632 separate vehicle recalls in 2013, up 9 percent from 2012.
Chrysler initiated the most recalls, with 36. Mazda had the fewest, with two. Toyota recalled the most vehicles—5.3 million in 15 separate recalls. Mercedes-Benz recalled the fewest vehicles, with 747.