Automated Recovery Vehicle Market Report 2026

The automated recovery vehicle market size has grown rapidly in recent years. It will grow from $2.15 billion in 2025 to $2.46 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 14.7%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to rising vehicle parc, growth of roadside assistance services, demand for faster recovery response, highway safety concerns, expansion of commercial towing fleets.

The automated recovery vehicle market size is expected to see rapid growth in the next few years. It will grow to $4.23 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 14.4%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increase in autonomous vehicle incidents, smart mobility investments, adoption of AI-based recovery systems, demand for reduced human intervention, electrification of service fleets. Major trends in the forecast period include integration of autonomous navigation systems, adoption of robotic towing arms, use of real-time telematics, growth of electric recovery vehicles, demand for safer roadside operations.

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 companies operating in the automated recovery vehicle market report include 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 2025. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the automated recovery vehicle market report include Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the automated recovery vehicle market report include Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, 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.

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