Vehicle Scanner Market Report 2026

The vehicle scanner market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $2.64 billion in 2025 to $2.79 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.5%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to vehicle electronics proliferation, obd standardization, growth of repair workshops, need for fault detection, automotive software growth.

The vehicle scanner market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $3.58 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.5%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to connected vehicle diagnostics, ev troubleshooting demand, cloud-based scanning platforms, predictive maintenance tools, digital service models. Major trends in the forecast period include adoption of advanced diagnostic scanners, growth of ecu complexity, expansion of remote diagnostics, rising demand from workshops, integration with fleet systems.

Rising security concerns are expected to drive the growth of the vehicle scanner market going forward. Security concerns refer to measures implemented to protect individuals or locations from harm, often through temporary concealment or preventive actions. Vehicle scanners are used to inspect containers and vehicles for contraband, illegal narcotics, weapons, and other dangerous items. Locations such as seaports increasingly rely on vehicle scanners as a precaution against illegal drug trafficking and other security threats. For instance, in February 2025, according to U.S. Customs and Border Protection, a U.S.-based federal agency, criminal‑alien arrests rose from 15,267 in FY 2023 to 17,048 in FY 2024. Therefore, rising security concerns are driving the growth of the vehicle scanner market.

Major companies in the vehicle scanner market are focusing on advanced diagnostic tools, such as the ADS 625X diagnostic scan tool, to gain a competitive advantage. The ADS 625X is a state-of-the-art automotive diagnostic device designed to analyze, troubleshoot, and diagnose vehicle systems efficiently and accurately for maintenance and repair. For instance, in October 2023, Amazon.com Inc., a US-based company, launched Automated Vehicle Inspection (AVI). AVI uses technologies like sensors and AI to perform thorough vehicle checks, improving accuracy and efficiency compared to manual inspections while ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory standards. The system scans vehicles at low speeds, quickly identifying issues such as tire damage or other maintenance needs, enabling Delivery Service Partners (DSPs) to address potential problems before they result in breakdowns.

In February 2025, Rotunda Capital Partners, a US-based private equity firm, acquired AirPro Diagnostics for an undisclosed amount. This acquisition aims to accelerate AirPro’s growth, expand into new markets, and strengthen its position in OEM-compliant ADAS solutions. AirPro Diagnostics is a US-based company providing remote and on-site ADAS diagnostics, scanning, programming, and calibration services for the automotive repair industry.

Major companies operating in the vehicle scanner market report include Softing Automotive Electronics GmbH, Robert Bosch GmbH, Tescon AG, Continental AG, Leidos Holdings Inc., Snap-on Inc., Dahua Technology Co. Ltd., Rapiscan Systems Private Limited, KPIT Technologies, Innova Electronics Corporation, International Road Dynamics Inc., UVeye Inc., Carman Industries, Vehant Technologies, Infinite Technologies Inc., Omnitec Group, Gatekeeper Security Inc., BlueDriver, Advanced Detection Technology LLC, VMI Security System Corp., PARKnSecure India Private Limited, General Technologies Corporation, EL-GO TEAM, Autol Technology Co. Ltd, Launch Tech US.

North America was the largest region in the vehicle scanner market in 2025. The regions covered in the vehicle scanner market report include Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the vehicle scanner market report include Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The vehicle scanner market consists of revenues earned by entities by providing technologies such as digital vehicle scan technology, and 3D scanning technologies. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. The vehicle scanner market also includes sales of code readers and scan tools. 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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