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All media inquiries and interview requests should be directed to NHTSA Public Affairs.
| Title | Location | Release Date |
|---|---|---|
| Trump’s Transportation Department Delivers More Than $200 Million to Expand Lifesaving Prehospital Blood Transfusions for Crash Patients Across U.S. Research shows prehospital blood transfusions lower mortality rates by 37% for trauma patients with severe bleeding |
Washington, DC |
November 13, 2026 |
| Consumer Alert: Urgent Park Outside Recall Issued for Nearly 721K BMW Vehicles Water pump electrical connector may short circuit and catch fire; park outside until vehicle is repaired |
Washington, DC |
November 13, 2026 |
| Trump’s Transportation Department Reports Decline in Traffic Fatalities in First Half of 2026 Estimates show second-lowest half-year fatality rate in U.S. history even as Americans spend more time on roads |
Washington, DC |
November 10, 2026 |
| Trump’s Transportation Department to Invest $1.5 Million to Help States Alert Drivers About Vehicle Recalls NHTSA grant program funds innovative programs to boost recall completion rates |
Washington, DC |
November 05, 2026 |
| Consumer Alert: Does Your Vehicle Have an Open Recall? Check for recalls when changing your clocks this weekend |
Washington, DC |
October 30, 2026 |
| Trump’s Transportation Department Moves to Modernize Tire Safety Standards, Deliver Safer American Roads | Washington, DC |
October 26, 2026 |
| Trump’s Transportation Department Makes Commonsense Updates to Vehicle Lighting Standards for AVs The change is the latest addition to the agency’s AV Framework as it modernizes regulations for automated vehicles |
Washington, DC |
October 23, 2026 |
| Trump’s Transportation Department Releases Model Year 2027 Vehicle Testing List for 5-Star Safety Ratings Selected models will face crash tests, ADAS evaluations, and new pedestrian protection reviews |
Washington, DC |
October 15, 2026 |
| Trump’s Transportation Department Moves to Modernize Outdated Vehicle Lighting Standards, Make America’s Roads Safer New regulations will examine headlight glare, enhance performance, and upgrade testing procedures |
Washington, DC |
October 06, 2026 |
| Consumer Alert: NHTSA Reminds Parents the Right Car Seat Saves Lives Child Passenger Safety Week is Sept. 20-26 |
Washington, DC |
September 21, 2026 |
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For press releases and consumer alerts prior to January 20, 2025, visit our news archive.