The Latest Breaking News from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

NHTSA Closes Investigation Into 695,000 Tesla Vehicles Over Braking Issue—GM Recalls Over 14,500 Vistiq EVs

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has announced it will be closing a probe into 695,000 Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:TSLA) vehicles over an automatic braking issue.

Benzinga · Jul 2

25% of All Recalled Cars Never Get Fixed — Don’t Be the Guy Driving a Time Bomb

The road may look calm, but hidden danger often rides right beside everyday drivers in the form of unrepaired vehicle recalls. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, people who receive notifications about a recall on their car only get the issue fixed 75% of the time. Recall completion…

Clever Dude · Jun 25

76yo Texas woman killed after Tesla on autopilot crashes through her home, but Elon Musk says, ‘this was a high speed crash’

To Musk, the accident makes "no sense."

We Got This Covered · Jun 23

Deadly Knockoffs: The Hidden Danger of Counterfeit Airbags in Your Used Car

Thousands of vehicles on the road today carry airbags that could fail in the exact moment they matter most. Counterfeit airbags look convincing, hide behind the same steering wheel covers, and often pass casual inspections without raising any alarms. The frightening part sits right under the driver’s nose: some of…

Clever Dude · Mar 14

Toyota Recalls Over 550,000 SUVs For Seat Issues

Toyota has been forced to recall more than 550,000 vehicles in the US. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), certain models have seatback mechanisms that may not lock properly in place.

Motor1 · Mar 13

Jeep Finally Fixed The Wrangler's Biggest Safety Issue

The Jeep Wrangler has a bit of a reputation for being unsafe in a crash. With its high center of gravity, narrow track, and boxy shape, the rugged SUV historically had a higher rollover risk than nearly every other crossover and SUV in its segment—about 26.7 percent, according to the…

Motor1 · Mar 6

Subaru Recalls Nearly 70,000 Cars For Fuel Leak Issues

Subaru is recalling 69,153 vehicles due to a potential fuel leak. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a "significant rise in ambient temperature" can increase fuel tank pressure, potentially causing fuel to leak from the filler cap and start a fire when the tank is nearly full.…

Motor1 · Feb 27

Chrysler recalling over 450,000 vehicles due to brake light failure

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said the recall affects the 2024–2026 Jeep Wagoneer S, 2026 Jeep Cherokee, and several 2025–2026 Ram pickup and cab chassis models

The Independent UK · Feb 5

Volkswagen Safety Recall: 43,881 ID.4 SUVs Flagged for Potential High‑Voltage Battery Fire Risk

For many, switching to an electric vehicle promised a safer, cleaner future. However, for owners of the ID.4 SUV, that promise has been interrupted by a serious Volkswagen Safety Recall. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has flagged over 43,000 vehicles due to a high-voltage battery issue that can…

Budget and the Bees · Feb 4

Porsche to recall more than 170,000 vehicles over rearview camera problem

Customers are set to be contacted by Porsche if their vehicle needs to be recalled after the traffic authority found rearview cameras may not display images

The Independent UK · Jan 2