Vehicle Safety
Contact NHTSA
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Call NHTSA
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1-888-327-4236 - Hearing Impaired (TTY): 1-800-424-9153
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- NHTSA Headquarters
- 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE
- West Building
- Washington, DC 20590
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Media inquiries:
- 202-366-9550
Safercar.gov
Keep you and your loved ones safe:
Keep you and your loved ones safe:
- Compare 5-star crash test ratings
- Search for defects and recalls
- Keep up on the latest automotive safety technology
Get Recalls Information Delivered to You
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Free SaferCar Mobile App for Android and Apple devices
Register your vehicles to be notified by NHTSA if a safety issue is discovered. The app also makes it simple to submit complaints to NHTSA regarding possible safety problems with your vehicles. Download Android version from google Play store | Download Apple version from the iTunes store -
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Sign Up to Receive E-Mail Alerts on Recalls
You can sign up to get notifications for up to 5 vehicles, as well as child car seats and tires.
Studies, Reports and Information on Vehicle Safety
- Jan. 14, 2016: Updated policy guidance concerning automated vehicles Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx unveiled policy guidance that updates NHTSA's 2013 preliminary policy statement on autonomous vehicles. The new guidance reflects the reality that the widespread deployment of fully autonomous vehicles is now feasible. Read the News Release
- Interim Guidance for Electric and Hybrid-Electric Vehicles Equipped With High-Voltage Batteries >> For Vehicle Owners and General Public
>> For Law Enforcement, Emergency Medical Services and Fire Departement personnel
>> For Towing and Recovery Operators and Vehicle Storage Facilities
Don't be fooled. Protect yourself from fraud and unsafe vehicles and help to keep stolen vehicles from being resold.
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE
Washington, DC 20590
1-888-327-4236
1-800-424-9153 (TTY)