Car companies do pay for out-of warranty repairs for recalls. They sometimes pay for other fixes as well, though for these other fixes it's usually because the

Car companies do pay for out-of warranty repairs for recalls. They sometimes pay for other fixes as well, though for these other fixes it's usually because the company fears a severe loss of reputation or an expensive class-action lawsuit. In fact, if a part is flawed and it could have a detrimental effect on vehicle safety, the car company would open itself to some serious legal consequences for not reporting/issuing a recall and instead keeping it quiet.