Vehicle Safety Resources
Cars. Trucks. Vans. Motorcycles. Car Seats. Whatever you’re driving, or whatever vehicle equipment you’re using, nothing is more important than safety. Below you will find information and quick links to resources related to vehicle safety.
Recalls
Other quick links
Takata air bag recall Roles in the recall process Other Recall & Investigation Resources
In 2025, there were 997 vehicle safety recalls affecting more than 29 million vehicles in the United States. Yet, millions of vehicle recalls go unrepaired or unaddressed every year. Search for vehicle recalls in two quick steps.
- Go to NHTSA.gov/Recalls and enter your license plate number or 17-character VIN.
- If you have an open recall, immediately get your vehicle repaired for FREE at a local dealership.
Where to find your VIN: Look at the lower-left corner of your windshield, or check the label inside the driver’s side doorjamb. You can also find it on your vehicle registration or insurance documents.
SaferCar App
NHTSA’s SaferCar app keeps you aware of the latest vehicle related recalls and notifies you if there is one related to any of the vehicles and equipment you have entered.
Get vital, current recall info in three easy steps:
- Download the SaferCar app
- Add your vehicle, then type in or scan your Vehicle Identification Number
- Add car seats, tires and equipment
Stay better informed – your safety depends on it. Download our SaferCar app for iOS or Android.
Ratings
NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings help you make smart decisions about safety when buying a car. Use NHTSA’s online ratings tool to search by vehicle year, make and model. You can also compare vehicles with NHTSA's vehicle comparison tool.
In addition to vehicle safety ratings, NHTSA Ease-of-Use Ratings let you compare how easy it is to use certain car seat features so you can make an informed decision about the right car seat.
Also, check your tires with NHTSA’s Uniform Tire Quality Grading Systems ratings – you can compare tire features.
Driver Assistance Technologies
Driver assistance technologies in your car not only help to keep you and your passengers safe, but also other drivers and pedestrians. Some of these technologies help warn you if you’re at risk of an impending crash, while others are designed to take action to avoid a crash.
Visit NHTSA.com/DriverAssistTech to learn how driver assistance technologies can help you stay safe on the road, and what you should know about these technologies when buying your next vehicle.