The Latest Breaking News from NHTSA

A woman captured the moment her GMC Yukon Denali sputtered out on video. She then asked the internet if this is "normal." Unfortunately for her, the answer appears to be yes.

Buying a used car can feel like a smart financial move, but there’s a hidden danger that too many buyers overlook: some used cars are being sold with airbags that have already been deployed, and no one is telling you. This isn’t just a minor oversight; it’s a serious safety…

Ford is recalling nearly half a million older Explorer models because part of the door trim can detach while driving and cause a dangerous road hazard, U.S. auto safety regulators said Wednesday

Toyota has announced a significant recall affecting over 440,000 of its popular Tundra pickup trucks. The issue centers around faulty reverse lights that may fail due to moisture intrusion, posing a safety risk. Owners of 2022–2025 Tundra and Tundra Hybrid models are urged to take immediate action. Here’s everything you…

When you buy a car, you trust that it’s safe to drive. But what happens when that trust is broken? Car recalls are supposed to protect us from dangerous defects, but sometimes automakers act too late, putting lives at risk. Several major car makers have delayed recalls in recent years,…

Tesla stock has rebounded sharply from its April lows, even as it’s still in the red for the year.

The recall targets certain Navigator and Expedition models from 2022-2024

Waymo is having some trouble with its autonomous tech. The ride-hailing company has recalled 1,212 vehicles to address problems with minor collisions. It seems the driverless taxis have issues identifying certain obstacles. And it's not a problem relegated to certain vehicles in certain areas—the recall covers a vast majority of…

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration on Friday issued a "Do Not Drive" warning to the owners of precisely three Ford Broncos over loose suspension bolts that weren't properly tightened down at the factory. This could allow the front lower control arms to detach from the frame, increasing the risk…

The National Highway Safety Administration (NHTSA) has sent Tesla a comprehensive list of questions regarding the automaker’s robotaxi rollout. Specifically, federal safety investigators want to know how Tesla’s so-called Full-Self Driving (Supervised) advanced driver assistance system operates in poor weather conditions, such as “sun glare, fog, airborne dust, rain, or…

There's something to be said about first-year products. Doesn't matter who they're from, nor how good ramping up production goes, there's always something that seemingly occurs when you're putting together something at scale for the first time.