Automated Recovery Vehicle Global Market Report 2025

The automated recovery vehicle market size has grown rapidly in recent years. It will grow from $1.87 billion in 2024 to $2.15 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 14.9%. The growth during the historic period can be attributed to rising global vehicle ownership, increasing urban traffic congestion, expanding logistics fleet operations, and growing investments in government road safety and defense modernization programs.

The automated recovery vehicle market size is expected to see rapid growth in the next few years. It will grow to $3.7 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 14.5%. The growth during the forecast period can be credited to increasing adoption of autonomous vehicles, rising demand for sustainable recovery solutions, growing municipal infrastructure investments, expanding dependence on logistics fleets, and higher defense sector spending. Key trends in the forecast period include artificial intelligence-based navigation, advanced lidar sensor integration, telematics-enabled fleet monitoring, development of hybrid electric propulsion, and adoption of robotic unmanned towing.

The growing adoption of autonomous vehicles is expected to drive the growth of the automated recovery vehicle market. Autonomous vehicles are capable of operating and navigating independently using advanced sensors, artificial intelligence, and control systems, without the need for direct human control. Their increasing adoption is driven by advancements in AI and sensor technologies, which offer safer, more efficient, and convenient transportation solutions. As the number of autonomous vehicles rises, there is a growing need for automated recovery vehicles. These self-driving systems require specialized, unmanned recovery solutions to safely handle breakdowns or accidents without human intervention. For example, a report from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, a US-based non-profit, forecasts that the number of autonomous vehicles on American roads will increase from 3.5 million in 2025 to 4.5 million by 2030. Consequently, the rising adoption of autonomous vehicles is fueling the growth of the automated recovery vehicle market.

Leading companies in the automated recovery vehicle market are focusing on developing advanced solutions, such as smart robots, to provide valuable data insights that enable predictive maintenance and continuous process optimization. A smart robot is an autonomous machine that can perceive its environment, process information, and take actions to achieve specific goals using a combination of sensors, AI, and advanced programming. For instance, in October 2024, EXEDY Corporation, a Japan-based manufacturer of drivetrain components, launched the Neibo smart robot, which features a powerful 600kg towing capacity, an uncommon specification in the market. The robot can operate in both autonomous and follow modes, allowing it to move vehicles and heavy machinery without human intervention. This makes it ideal for industrial recovery tasks. A key advantage of the Neibo robot is its ability to tow existing carts and equipment, eliminating the need for specialized assets, and it is supported by advanced navigation systems and centimeter-precise localization.

In March 2024, John Deere, a US-based manufacturer of agricultural, construction, and forestry machinery, partnered with TractEasy, a France-based autonomous towing services provider, to deploy the EZTow autonomous tow-tractor. This collaboration enabled John Deere to strengthen its focus on adopting advanced automation technologies. The EZTow autonomously transported combine harvester cabs from staging areas to the assembly line at John Deere Harvester Works in East Moline, Illinois, successfully performing even in challenging traffic and winter conditions.

Major players in the automated recovery vehicle market are Rheinmetall AG, ST Engineering Ltd., Ashok Leyland Ltd., Hanwha Defense International, Miller Industries Inc., Torc Robotics Inc., Flensburger Fahrzeugbau Gesellschaft (FFG), IVECO Defence Vehicles, AiMotive, Mack Defense LLC, Boniface Engineering Ltd., OMARS S.p.A., Jerr-Dan Corporation, MVTRAC LLC, EasTract, Indhu Hydraulics Inc., CLW Group Automobile Co. Ltd., Hubei Chusheng Vehicle Imp. & Exp. Co. Ltd., Hubei Changheng Special Vehicle Co. Ltd., TowTrack.

North America was the largest region in the automated recovery vehicle market in 2024. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in automated recovery vehicle report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa.

Note that the outlook for this market is being affected by rapid changes in trade relations and tariffs globally. The report will be updated prior to delivery to reflect the latest status, including revised forecasts and quantified impact analysis. The report’s Recommendations and Conclusions sections will be updated to give strategies for entities dealing with the fast-moving international environment.

The rapid escalation of U.S. tariffs and the resulting trade tensions in spring 2025 are significantly impacting the transport sector, particularly in fleet maintenance and logistics operations. Higher duties on imported commercial vehicles, tires, and engine components have increased operational costs for trucking and freight companies, forcing them to raise shipping rates or reduce margins. Airlines and maritime shippers face similar pressures, with tariffs on aircraft parts and shipbuilding materials driving up capital expenditures. Additionally, retaliatory tariffs in key export markets have reduced demand for U.S.-made transportation equipment, further straining revenue streams. The sector must now prioritize fuel efficiency, alternative sourcing, and automation to offset rising expenses while maintaining service reliability.

The automated recovery vehicles market research report is one of a series of new reports that provides automated recovery vehicles market statistics, including automated recovery vehicles industry global market size, regional shares, competitors with a automated recovery vehicles market share, detailed automated recovery vehicles market segments, market trends and opportunities, and any further data you may need to thrive in the automated recovery vehicles industry. This automated recovery vehicles market research report delivers a complete perspective of everything you need, with an in-depth analysis of the current and future scenario of the industry.

An automated recovery vehicle is a specialized vehicle designed to assist in the recovery, towing, or repair of disabled, stalled, or accident-affected vehicles with minimal human intervention. These vehicles employ advanced automation technologies, including sensors, robotics, and navigation systems, to safely and efficiently perform roadside assistance tasks. Automated recovery vehicles enhance operational safety, reduce response time, and increase efficiency in vehicle recovery operations, especially in busy or hazardous environments.

The primary types of automated recovery vehicles are light-duty, medium-duty, and heavy-duty. Light-duty refers to smaller automated recovery vehicles intended to tow or recover passenger cars and lightweight vans in urban or roadside conditions. They can be semi-autonomous or fully autonomous and utilize various propulsion systems such as electric, diesel, and hybrid. Applications include roadside assistance, emergency services, commercial towing, municipal services, and more, with end-users spanning automotive, insurance, government and municipal, logistics and transportation, and other sectors.

The countries covered in the automated recovery vehicle market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The automated recovery vehicle market consists of sales of integrated winch recovery vehicles, robotic arm recovery vehicles, self-driving recovery vehicles, and hybrid or electric automated recovery vehicles. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is, the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD unless otherwise specified).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.

This product will be delivered within 3-5 business days.