If your car was made in the last 10 years, almost certainly yes.
What modern cars collect:
- GPS location history
- Speed and driving behavior
- When and how long you drive
- Phone numbers you call (if connected)
- Sometimes voice recordings
Who gets it:
- Car manufacturer (transmitted via cellular)
- Insurance companies (if you opted into “discounts”)
- Law enforcement (can request records)
- Data brokers
Connected car warning:
When you connect your phone, your contacts and call history may be uploaded. Rental cars keep previous drivers’ data.
To limit tracking:
- Don’t connect your phone
- Disable cellular/WiFi in car settings
- Delete your data before returning rental cars