Information for
Manufacturer Communications
Understand guidelines for how to communicate with NHTSA and with the public regarding safety issues. Also search archives of existing communications.
Automated Vehicles
A Vision for Safety is the Department’s new, non-regulatory approach to promoting the safe testing and development of automated vehicles.
Early Warning Reporting
Manufacturers are required to submit certain information to NHTSA related to vehicle safety issues and recalls.
Data
Download data from NHTSA/ODI Databases.
Test Procedures
Laws and Regulations
NHTSA administers rules related to manufacturer information including reporting guidance.
Vehicle Modification
Information for manufacturers and modifiers on exceptions to the make inoperative prohibition.
Media
Find media material for manufacturers as well as guidance on how to use 5-Star Safety Ratings in advertising.