Aftermarket car telematics market set for strong growth, Berg Insight forecast shows
Press Release, 22 December 2025
The global aftermarket car telematics sector is poised for significant expansion in the coming years, according to a new strategic report from Berg Insight, a leading IoT market analyst. Aftermarket telematics refers to connected car solutions that are retrofitted into vehicles using devices such as OBD-II dongles and black boxes, offering services like stolen vehicle tracking, roadside assistance, vehicle diagnostics, Wi-Fi hotspots and convenience features. Despite intense competition from smartphone-only and OEM-built systems, aftermarket solutions continue to grow their footprint worldwide by catering to diverse consumer and business needs.
In 2023, shipments of aftermarket car telematics systems reached around 26.7 million units globally, and this figure is expected to climb steadily to 38.7 million units by 2028, growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of about 7.7%. Meanwhile, the number of active aftermarket telematics units in use is forecast to increase from roughly 87.7 million in 2023 to 135.1 million by 2028, representing a CAGR of approximately 9.0%. Over the same period, market penetration is predicted to rise from 6.3% to 8.6% of the global light vehicle parc.
The report highlights that stolen vehicle tracking (SVT) remains one of the most mature and widely adopted application areas, driven by rising vehicle crime rates in many regions. Demand for SVT systems is particularly strong in markets such as Brazil, Argentina, China, South Africa and parts of Europe, where security concerns are high. Beyond security, aftermarket telematics services are increasingly integrated into dealer aftersales programmes, insurance telematics and fleet management offerings, helping businesses use vehicle data proactively for diagnostics, customer engagement and operational efficiency.
Berg Insight’s analysis also underscores the diversity of key players in this space, ranging from specialists focused solely on aftermarket telematics to broader connectivity firms that serve multiple segments. Partnerships with insurance companies, dealerships, mobile network operators and vehicle finance firms remain common go-to-market strategies.
Overall, while OEM telematics is expanding rapidly, the aftermarket segment continues to find growth opportunities by addressing a broad set of use cases and offering flexible solutions that appeal to both consumers and enterprises.
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