The Latest Breaking News from NHTSA

Big, bold vehicle designs don't mesh well with pedestrian safety.

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), in 2022 alone, over 38,000 people are reported to have died, and more than 4.5 million have been injured in motor vehicle crashes. The aftermath of a car accident can be very hard to deal with because they involve not only…

Ford recalls some Bronco, F-150, Explorer, Edge, Lincoln Nautilus and Lincoln Aviator vehicles due to faulty engine intake valves

Intake valves in 2.7L and 3.0L EcoBoost engines can break, and it's not a rare occurrence.

Mini learned of a customer's "thermal event" and issued the recall. The fix is a software update at the dealer.

Automakers are investing heavily in self-driving tech. But much of the data proving that AVs are safer isn't public yet.

U.S. auto safety regulators have closed one of two investigations into the performance of General Motors’ Cruise autonomous vehicles after the company agreed to do a recall

Tesla's FSD system faces growing scrutiny amid safety concerns and questions about its capabilities. Recent tests have revealed potential dangers.

The regulator explained that these units are at risk of catching fire in the engine compartment. In the event of engine failure, there is a possibility that both engine oil and fuel could be released into the compartment, accumulating near ignition sources—areas that can become quite hot.

Ford and Mazda warn over 475,000 U.S. vehicle owners about dangerous Takata airbag inflators, urging immediate action to prevent severe injury risks.

Ford and Mazda are warning the owners of more than 475,000 older vehicles in the U.S. not to drive them because they have dangerous Takata air bag inflators that have not been replaced