The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) convened its “Recalls Next: Technological Innovations & Safety Recalls” public meeting at U.S. Department of Transportation headquarters in Washington, D.C., on November 5, 2026. AAMVA’s Government Affairs team attended on behalf of the organization and its members. The event featured keynote remarks from NHTSA Administrator Jonathan Morrison, along with panel discussions and breakout sessions focused on strategies to improve vehicle recall completion rates. During the meeting, Morrison announced a $1.5 million grant opportunity for states to pilot innovative approaches to increasing recall participation. Topics discussed included consumer outreach, automated driving systems, over-the-air software updates, state-led recall initiatives, and challenges associated with recalls involving heavy vehicles.