Recalls
29 Million Vehicles Recalled In 2025—And Most Owners Still Haven’t Checked
Federal data shows 997 safety recalls in 2025 affecting over 29 million vehicles; this report explains how owners can qu...
NHTSA’s recall database is a goldmine—if you know how to read it without getting snowed
NHTSA’s “Recalls by Manufacturer” dataset on Data.Transportation.gov helps owners spot recall patterns, but the key take...
NHTSA’s defects investigations database is a consumer goldmine—if you know how to read it
NHTSA’s ODI investigations data portal lets owners track federal defect investigations and spot patterns that may preced...
GM’s Ignition Switch Disaster Put NHTSA’s Recall System on Trial — Here’s What the Feds Told Congress
NHTSA’s April 2, 2014 Senate testimony lays out how the GM ignition switch recall was handled, why earlier reviews didn’...
Federal oversight doesn’t fix broken parts. It just forces manufacturers to admit they’re broken.
Former NHTSA investigator Tom Hargrove breaks down how federal vehicle investigations actually work, why delays happen, ...
The Only Vehicle Safety Data You Should Trust Is Hosted Here
The DOT Open Data Catalog, maintained by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, is the only official federa...
NHTSA Chief Admits GM Withheld Critical Ignition Switch Data
NHTSA Acting Administrator David Friedman testified before the Senate on April 2, 2014, that GM withheld critical intern...
Ford Issues Recalls Covering 1.7 Million SUVs for Backup Camera Failures
