Major automakers including Nissan, GM, Ford, Volvo, and BMW have significantly tightened collision repair requirements throughout 2024, restricting aftermarket and recycled parts while requiring OEM components, OEM-approved scanning tools, and certified calibration procedures for ADAS-equipped vehicles.
- Nissan and Infiniti prohibited aftermarket and salvaged ADAS components starting January 1, requiring Nissan diagnostic software and approved calibration equipment.
- GM revised guidance multiple times in 2024, escalating language from "not recommended" to "strictly prohibits" for secondary-market ADAS components by July 20.
- Ford, Lincoln, Mazda, Volvo, BMW, and Lucid implemented similar restrictions requiring OEM glass, OEM-approved scanning tools, and documented calibration procedures.
- Toyota, Honda, and Hyundai continue recommending OEM parts without broadly prohibiting aftermarket alternatives, though they require new OEM parts for specific safety-critical components.
- Key restrictions include ADAS sensors, windshields, bumpers, headlamps, and airbags, with mandatory pre- and post-repair scans using manufacturer-specific diagnostic tools.
This year, several of the world's leading automakers have tightened collision repair requirements, restricting non-OEM parts and placing firmer limits on scanning, calibration and ADAS repairs.
On the first day of the year, Nissan and Infiniti issued guidance that prohibits aftermarket, salvaged and other secondary-market ADAS components. Nissan also requires its Consult software and approved calibration equipment and procedures.
GM followed in March with revised guidance covering aftermarket parts, airbags, windshields and ADAS. An April 23 update went further, changing some non-OEM ADAS components from “not recommended” to “not approved.”
Mazda tightened its scanning requirements in April, calling for pre- and post-repair scans with a genuine Mazda scan tool on collision-damaged vehicles.
Ford and Lincoln followed May 1. Their guidance rejects aftermarket, recycled and reconditioned ADAS sensors and requires Ford-approved scanning and calibration procedures.
Volvo updated its windshield guidance in May, requiring genuine Volvo glass and installation materials, followed by camera and radar calibration.
GM again tightened its rules again June 23. New bumper and windshield guidance prohibited non-OEM glass and restricted aftermarket, reconditioned and salvage fascia on ADAS-equipped vehicles.
BMW and Mini added windshield and headlamp statements in July, requiring OEM components for certified repairs and BMW/Mini software for windshield calibration.
GM revised its ADAS guidance yet again on July 20, using “strictly prohibits” for salvaged, recycled, reconditioned, remanufactured and aftermarket ADAS components.
Lucid followed Aug. 3 with new glass guidance requiring new OEM glass, specified tooling and documented calibration procedures.
Not every OEM has gone as far. Toyota/Lexus, Honda/Acura, Hyundai/Genesis and Kia continue to recommend genuine OEM parts without broadly prohibiting aftermarket or recycled alternatives, though the OEMs do have mandatory new-OEM requirements for specific safety-critical components or repairs.
- Jan. 1 — Nissan/Infiniti: Prohibited aftermarket, salvaged and other secondary-market ADAS components. Required Nissan diagnostic software and approved calibration equipment and procedures.
- March — GM: Revised several collision position statements covering aftermarket parts, airbags, windshields and ADAS.
- April 23 — GM: Toughened ADAS language from “not recommended” to “not approved” for non-OEM and recycled components.
- April — Mazda: Required pre- and post-repair scans using a genuine Mazda scan tool on collision-damaged vehicles.
- May 1 — Ford/Lincoln: Barred aftermarket, recycled and reconditioned ADAS sensors and required Ford scanning and calibration procedures.
- May — Volvo: Required genuine Volvo windshields and installation materials, followed by camera and radar calibration.
- June 23 — GM: Issued stricter bumper and windshield rules, including prohibitions on non-OEM glass and certain non-OEM fascia.
- July — BMW/Mini: Required OEM windshields and headlamp components for certified repairs and BMW/Mini software for calibration.
- July 20 — GM: Further tightened ADAS guidance, using “strictly prohibits” for secondary-market ADAS components.
- Aug. 3 — Lucid: Required new OEM glass, specified tooling and documented calibration procedures.
