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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

Blogs

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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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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

Articles

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More than 1.1 million vehicles are under recall this week — Ford Broncos for fire risk, Explorers for shifting second-row seats, plus Nissan, Hyundai, and Land Rover.
July 24, 2026
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Automakers are recalling hundreds of thousands of vehicles due to various safety issues, from labeling noncompliance to structural and electrical defects. Subaru’s recall addresses...
July 17, 2026
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Ford, Kia, Honda, GM, and BMW have issued recalls affecting hundreds of thousands of vehicles due to safety concerns including transmission issues, seat malfunctions, rearview...
July 10, 2026
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Multiple automakers including Ford, Toyota, Subaru, Kia, and Mercedes-Benz have issued recalls for various 2024-2026 vehicle models due to safety and compliance issues, such as...
June 5, 2026
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Automakers like Hyundai and Kia are addressing wiring and obstruction detection problems in specific models, with free repairs to prevent injuries, emphasizing the need for vehicle...
March 27, 2026
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Manufacturers including Mercedes-Benz, Ford, Hyundai, BMW, and Volvo have issued new safety recalls. Key concerns range from high-voltage battery fire risks to structural failures...
Feb. 18, 2026
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NHTSA has reportedly received 758 reports regarding this brake issue.
June 16, 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