Parents Urged to Choose the Right Seat for Children in Cars

PSAs raising awareness about importance of choosing the right safety seat and installing it properly. NHTSA also launching Parents Central, with tools and resources for keeping kids safe in and around cars. Read More

NHTSA Unveils Campaign to Prevent Child Heatstroke Deaths in Cars

April 3: With unseasonably warm temperatures already here, NHTSA announced its first-ever national campaign to prevent child heatstroke deaths in cars. Read More

NHTSA Offers Tips for Safe Travel in 15-Passenger Vans

March 22: NHTSA is urging colleges, church groups, and other users of 15-passenger vans to take specific steps to keep drivers and passengers safe — including buckling up every trip, every time. Read More

Don't Miss Recall Notices on Your Vehicle. Sign Up for Email Alerts.

NHTSA has made it easier and faster to receive important email alerts on recalls for your vehicles. Additionally, you can also sign up for alerts on recalls for child seats and tires. Read More

New Guide Provides Car-Buying Advice Focused on Safety

Because buying a vehicle should be more than just about cup-holders, horsepower and gadgets, NHTSA releases the "Purchasing with Safety in Mind" brochure to help shoppers make smarter choices. Read More

President Obama Announces Historic 54.5-mpg Fuel Efficiency Standard

Consumers will save $1.7 trillion at the pump, $8K per vehicle by 2025. Also by 2025, oil consumption would be reduced by 2.2 million barrels a day – as much as half the oil we import from OPEC every day. Read More