TROY, Mich.: 25 June 2026 — The quality of new vehicles has improved industry-wide year over year. According to the JD Power 2026 U.S. Initial Quality Study (IQS),SM released today, overall new-vehicle quality, as measured by the total number of problems per 100 vehicles (PP100) experienced in the first 90 days of ownership, has improved sharply this year, with fewer problems cited across nine of 10 categories evaluated. Infotainment is the exception, where connectivity issues continue to strain customer experience with new-vehicle quality. A lower PP100 score indicates higher vehicle quality.