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Screenshot of features available through NHTSA’s new recalls dashboard.
The website makes over 50 years of recall data easily available to the public.
July 1, 2021
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The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration today posted a new website to make it easier for any employee or contractor of a motor vehicle manufacturer, part supplier, ...
June 14, 2021
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The U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration announced the progress of 20 automakers toward manufacturing passenger vehicles with low...
Feb. 10, 2021
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The U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration today released its annual 2019 traffic fatality data from the Fatality Analysis Reporting...
Dec. 21, 2020
Select DiamondBack HD and SE three-panel hard tonneau truck bed covers produced between March 28, 2018 and March 1, 2019 may detach from truck.
July 1, 2019
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EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt says the current standards set in the Obama-era are "too stringent."
April 3, 2018
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V2V messages will make use of the on-board, dedicated short-range radio communication (DSRC) devices to “transmit Basic Safety Messages (BSM) about a vehicle’s speed, heading,...
Jan. 23, 2017
Drivers of some older vehicles face an even greater risk. These models include 2001 and 2002 Honda Civics and Accords, the 2002 and 2003 Acura TL, the 2002 Honda Odyssey and CR...
Jan. 23, 2017
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is pulling out all of the stops to deter motorists from driving drunk this holiday season...
Dec. 15, 2016
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Seat belt use in the United States has reached its highest level since the Federal government began regular national surveys in 1994.
Nov. 22, 2016

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Maintaining safety becomes more challenging with new technology.
July 24, 2013
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Shop owners should be up to speed on both NHTSA and Chrysler positions.
June 7, 2013

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Tesla Model S electric car zero emissions
NHTSA has reportedly received 758 reports regarding this brake issue.
June 16, 2022

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The recall comes from an issue with a low brake fluid warning light.
Sept. 20, 2024
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The vehicles are being investigated over claims that certain Jeep Wrangler and Gladiator models can catch fire, even when the engine is off.
Sept. 12, 2024
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In their NHTSA recall report, Ford says the recall was due to the risk of engine intake valves breaking.
Sept. 5, 2024
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The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) issued their decision and called the parts defective.
Aug. 13, 2024
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With 2024 almost halfway over, there have been around 500 recalls filed with U.S. regulators. See what manufacturers stuck out the most.
June 21, 2024
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Volkswagen, Lamborghini, Mazda, and Kia were among the vehicles recalled.
May 29, 2024
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Mercedes-Benz recalls 143,551 vehicles over fuel pump
Mercedes-Benz is recalling certain 2021-2023 C-Class, E-Class, S-Class, CLS, SL, GT, GLC, GLE, GLS, and G-Class vehicles.
July 7, 2023
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Exploded air bag
Still a serious threat, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is warning all vehicle owners to immediately check to see if their vehicle has an open Takata air bag...
Nov. 18, 2022
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Don't drink and drive
'The faster the technology is implemented the more lives that will be saved.'
Sept. 26, 2022
NHTSA releases new cybersecurity best practices
The 2022 Cybersecurity Best Practices leverage agency research, industry voluntary standards, and learnings from the motor vehicle cybersecurity research over the past several...
Sept. 13, 2022

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Kia recalls 257,998 Optima vehicles
Kia is recalling certain 2012-2013 Optima vehicles due to headliner plate not secured properly.
Aug. 19, 2022
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The NHTSA has finalized a regulation to implement the SEMA-led Low Volume Motor Vehicle Manufacturers Act, enabling replica car businesses to produce and sell turnkey vehicles.
Small volume motor vehicle manufacturers are now able to produce and sell turnkey replica cars that resemble vehicles produced at least 25 years ago.
March 31, 2022
Kia recalls all 2014-2016 Cadenza vehicles
Over 30,000 vehicles recalled due to inadequate windshield bonding.
March 21, 2022
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Certain BMW vehicles are at risk of a fire while driving or soon after driving when parked.
March 11, 2022
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Toyota is recalling certain 2021 C-HR vehicles due to a possible inoperative pre-collision system (PCS).
March 9, 2022
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Over 1.7 million Honda Accord and CR-V SUVs are included in the investigation.
March 3, 2022
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Electrical connector for the under dash harness may corrode due to water and salt intrusion from the driver's side foot well.
Feb. 17, 2022
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The U.S. House Transportation and Infrastructure Subcommittee held a hearing to discuss the impact of automated vehicles on mobility, safety, infrastructure, workforce, and the...
Feb. 8, 2022
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The windshield wiper arms on certain 2019-2020 Dodge Ram vehicles could loosen causing potentially dangerous driving conditions.
Feb. 7, 2022
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Rear power windows may operate unexpectedly, increasing risk of injury.
Feb. 2, 2022
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Certain 2014-2015 Ford Fusion and Lincoln MKZ sedans and 2015 Mustang coupes and convertibles are being recalled.
Jan. 20, 2022
The new federal safety standard will help pedestrians who are blind, have low vision, and other pedestrians detect the presence, direction and location of these vehicles when ...
Nov. 15, 2016
The nation lost 35,092 people in traffic crashes in 2015, ending a five-decade trend of declining fatalities with a 7.2 percent increase in deaths from 2014.
Aug. 30, 2016
The proposal would establish safety standards requiring all newly manufactured U.S. trucks, buses, and multipurpose passenger vehicles with a gross vehicle weight rating more ...
Aug. 29, 2016
Earlier this month, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) held a meeting to seek public input on planned guidelines for the safe deployment and operation ...
April 19, 2016
NHTSA's implementation of its new IT system reflects some recognized project-management practices, like developing plans for managing system requirements and risks, but the agency...
March 28, 2016
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration announced its latest estimate of traffic deaths, which show a steep 9.3 percent increase...
Feb. 8, 2016
NHTSA launched a new public awareness campaign called Safe Cars Save Lives that urges consumers to check for open recalls at least twice a year and to get their vehicles fixed...
Jan. 22, 2016
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The notice focuses on upgrading the federal motor vehicle safety standards (FMVSSs) that address underride protection in light-vehicle crashes into the rear of trailers and semitrailers...
Dec. 8, 2015
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) released an advance notice of proposed rulemaking (ANPRM) that is the first step of a larger agency initiative to upgrade...
July 20, 2015
The EPA and the NHTSA have issued a notice of proposed rulemaking to establish a comprehensive Phase 2 Heavy Duty (HD) National Program that will reduce greenhouse gas emissions...
July 20, 2015
The requirement will save up to 49 lives, prevent up to 1,759 crashes each year and provide net economic benefits of more than $300 million annually.
June 4, 2015
The agency plans to continue to encourage development and commercialization of additional promising safety-related technologies of vehicle automation through its recommendation...
Jan. 23, 2015
NHTSA recently unveiled a vehicle identification number (VIN) look-up tool on its website, safercar.gov, allowing drivers to enter a VIN and identify whether that vehicle is subject...
Sept. 30, 2014
The proposed rulemaking has a goal of requiring vehicle-to-vehicle (V2V) communication capability for light vehicles – passenger cars and light truck vehicles – and creating minimum...
Aug. 27, 2014
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has developed an online search tool to find out if a specific car has been recalled and why. The car companies will have to ...
Aug. 20, 2014
The recall applies to Circle Seal Controls' valves manufactured from July 2011 through December 2013.
June 9, 2014
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) announced that General Motors (GM) has agreed to pay a record $35 million civil ...
May 16, 2014
The new regulations will apply to all vehicles 10,000-lb gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) and less except motorcycles and trailers.
April 8, 2014
Recall includes vehicles sold or registered in 20 states and the District of Columbia.
March 11, 2014
Toyota recalls Prius hybrids, RAV4 SUVs, Tacoma trucks and Lexus RX350 SUVs.
Feb. 14, 2014
Investigation includes about 363,000 vehicles.
Feb. 5, 2014
NHTSA notes Toyota recalled nearly 5.3 million vehicles last year.
Feb. 5, 2014
Due to a manufacturing error, the accelerator pedal arm can break.
Feb. 4, 2014
Transmission range sensor may not function properly.
Jan. 3, 2014
Vehicle can fail to warn of low oil pressure situation.
Jan. 2, 2014
Transmission output shaft fracture can result in loss of power.
Dec. 26, 2013
Improper crimp in alternator-starter motor wiring harness can cause fire.
Dec. 20, 2013
Front seat belt anchor may not be installed properly.
Dec. 18, 2013
Tires can experience tread separation.
Dec. 17, 2013
Front passenger occupant detection mat controlling airbag can malfunction.
Dec. 17, 2013
Power steering system issues can result in loss of steering.
Dec. 17, 2013
Jetta Hybrid has gearbox issue while Tiguan has exterior light problem.
Dec. 16, 2013
Engines contain valve springs that can eventually break.
Dec. 13, 2013
Transmission with weak pawl can result in roll away.
Dec. 13, 2013
Recall includes 2013 Dodge Avenger and Chrysler 200, and 2014 Jeep Compass and Patriot vehicles.
Dec. 12, 2013
Occupant classification system can fail to detect light person in passenger seat.
Dec. 9, 2013
Front seat airbags can fail to deploy.
Dec. 9, 2013
Some vehicles have misinstalled fuel line; some experience localized overheating.
Nov. 27, 2013
Windshield defroster can become inoperable in some vehicles; seat can become inoperable in others.
Nov. 26, 2013
Fractured control arm can cause loss of control.
Nov. 26, 2013
Powertrain control module software issue can result in loss of power while driving for Focus Electric vehicles.
Nov. 26, 2013
Toyota recalls 2013 to 2014 Camry and Camry HV, model year 2013 Avalon and Avalon HV and model year 2014 Corolla vehicles.
Nov. 21, 2013
Increase in crashes and fatalities in 2012 mark first increase after six straight years of declining fatalities.
Nov. 20, 2013
NHTSA closes probe of 800,000 vehicles after Ford agrees to inspect 386,000 vehicles not subject to recall.
Nov. 20, 2013
Fuel level indicated in fuel gauge not reliable in some vehicles.
Nov. 20, 2013
Existing brake fluid does not protect against corrosion of hydraulic electronic control unit.
Nov. 11, 2013
Software error can prevent proper calibration.
Nov. 11, 2013
Front seatbacks not necessarily secure.
Nov. 1, 2013
Instrument panel tear seam on pasenger frontal air bag incorrectly cut on back side.
Oct. 31, 2013
Reduced front brake pressure can require longer distance to stop vehicle.
Oct. 31, 2013
Recalls include 2013/2014 Chevrolet Sonic vehicles and 2013 Chevrolet Camaro Coupes.
Oct. 31, 2013
Right front shaft may fracture and separate on some vehicles.
Oct. 30, 2013
Failure of brake vacuum pump results in reduced braking power.
Oct. 30, 2013
Volkswagen recalls 2013 to 2014 Audi A8 and S8 and Audi S6 and S7 vehicles.
Oct. 28, 2013
Clutch master cylinder failure reduces ability to shift vehicle into or out of gear.
Oct. 28, 2013
ABS software glitch tied to increased stopping distances during light breaking.
Oct. 24, 2013
Shutdown furloughs 41 percent of federal employees.
Oct. 2, 2013
Material capable of melting and burning, increasing the risk of fire.
Sept. 26, 2013
Bag deployment in front passenger side seat increases risk of child injury.
Sept. 18, 2013
Malfunctioning head lamps and/or turn signals can lead to crash.
Sept. 5, 2013
NHTSA rejects petition to skip crash test requirements if seat belt interlocks installed in front seat.
Aug. 30, 2013
Extensive research continues with pilot programs using wifi-technology called dedicated short range communication, or DSRC.
Aug. 30, 2013
Pump may not activate, causing intermittent reduction or loss of brake assist.
Aug. 28, 2013
Probe covers an estimated 103,107 2005 to 2007 Corvettes.
Aug. 28, 2013
Half shaft can loosen and separate, causing loss of driving capability.
Aug. 28, 2013
Right front axle shaft may fracture.
Aug. 21, 2013
Power windows can inadvertently activate.
Aug. 14, 2013
Front side marker lamps may not function.
Aug. 13, 2013
Parking rod can come loose inside the automatic transmission.
Aug. 13, 2013
Rear brake caliper bolts may not be fully tightened.
Aug. 13, 2013
Front side marker lamps may not function.
Aug. 12, 2013
Loose or defective bolts could cause injury.
Aug. 7, 2013
Ford does not admit fault in settling the case.
Aug. 1, 2013
Stabilizer link bracket can damage tire and/or brake line.
July 24, 2013
Fuel tank neck can be out of specification, causing fire risk.
July 19, 2013
When switching between running lights and parking lights, headlamps can turn off.
July 16, 2013
Recall affects 2013 F700 GS and F800 GS motorcycles made June 1 to Oct. 18, 2012.
July 12, 2013
Recalls involve side airbags potentially deploying on incorrect side, and potential non-deployment of head restraints, on different vehicle models.
July 11, 2013
Child safety locks can deactivate.
July 10, 2013
NHTSA claims occupant detection system may fail to correctly identify passenger seat occupant.
July 2, 2013
NHTSA investigated defective engine cables on Taurus and Sable cars; NHSTA investigated loose fastener complaint on Hundai Sante Fe SUVs.
July 1, 2013
Left hand back seat may not stay mounted.
June 25, 2013
Legislation funds safety grant programs through 2014.
June 25, 2013
Vehicles may require additional brake pedal force to prevent lengthened stopping distance.
June 20, 2013
Seat classified as child seat would not properly activate airbag.
June 14, 2013
Conference to be July 24 and 25 in Boston.
June 13, 2013
Conference to address integrated safety technology, telematics and more.
June 5, 2013
Falling or loosening lug nuts could increase crash risk, GM notes.
May 29, 2013