The Latest Breaking News from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

A Banned Air Bag Inflator Has Now Been Linked to 11 U.S. Deaths—Could One Be in Your Used Car?

A banned replacement air bag inflator has now been linked to 11 deaths and three severe injuries in the United States, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The disturbing part for used-car owners is that the dangerous part may not appear in a normal vehicle recall search.

Clever Dude · Sep 22

Tesla Says The Cybercab Is Street Legal. Regulators Want To Know How.

The country's top road safety agency gave Tesla until the end of the month to answer questions about the Cybercab's self certification.

InsideEVs · Sep 16

NHTSA Reviews Complaint of Engine Coolant Intrusion and Power Loss in 500,000 Ford Edge SUVs

Federal auto safety regulators are reviewing a petition involving approximately 500,000 Ford Edge SUVs over allegations that engine coolant intrusion can cause significant power loss. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s Office of Defects Investigation opened Defect Petition DP26008 on September 3, 2026. The petition covers model-year 2015 through 2018…

Clever Dude · Sep 15

Tesla Is Being Investigated For Launching its Cybercab Without a Wheel Or Pedals. Its Stock Is Plunging.

Federal safety regulations require manual controls, but the Department of Transportation recently proposed removing them for autonomous vehicles.

International Business Times · Sep 4

Blue Bird Recalls 82 School Buses Because Wheelchair Lifts May Not Stop Moving

Blue Bird is recalling 82 Vision school buses from model years 2025 through 2027 because a problem with their wheelchair lifts could prevent the platforms from stopping once they begin moving, creating an injury risk for passengers using the equipment.

Clever Dude · Sep 4

NHTSA Reviews Brake-Loss Allegations Affecting 82,040 Ford Maverick Hybrids

Federal auto-safety regulators are reviewing allegations that certain 2024 Ford Maverick Hybrid pickups can intermittently lose anti-lock and regenerative braking, including one owner’s claim that the problem contributed to a collision. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s Office of Defects Investigation opened Defect Petition DP26007 on August 24, 2026.

Clever Dude · Sep 3

Trump administration will soon announce sharply lower vehicle fuel economy standards: ‘We want ​Detroit to build cars that Americans want to buy’

A move away from the aggressive efficiency mandates set by the Biden administration.

We Got This Covered · Sep 2

Ford Recalls Nearly 149,000 Mustangs That Can Lose Drive Power or Headlights

Ford is recalling nearly 149,000 Mustangs because electrical ground connections can fracture, potentially causing drivers to lose drive power, headlights or other important vehicle functions. The recall covers an estimated 148,663 certain 2024 through 2026 Ford Mustang vehicles, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA assigned the recall…

Clever Dude · Sep 2

10 NHTSA Recall Lookup Mistakes Drivers Should Avoid Before Calling the Dealer

A NHTSA recall lookup can turn a vague worry about a vehicle into a very specific answer, but only when drivers search correctly. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration lets vehicle owners check recalls using a VIN or license plate, and the VIN search can identify unrepaired recalls tied to…

Clever Dude · Aug 28

Feds Expand Investigation Into GM's Troublesome V8 Engines

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has received complaints of engine failures outside the scope of last year’s recall.

Motor1 · Aug 21