Our Data Sources

All data on Vehicle Safety Hub comes from official U.S. government sources. We do not create, modify, or editorialize safety data.

NHTSA Recalls API↗

Manufacturer safety recall notices issued when a vehicle has a safety defect or does not comply with federal safety standards.

NHTSA Complaints API↗

Consumer-reported vehicle safety problems filed directly with NHTSA, including details about crashes, fires, injuries, and component failures.

NHTSA Safety Ratings API↗

5-Star crash test ratings from the New Car Assessment Program (NCAP), evaluating vehicles through frontal crash, side crash, and rollover resistance tests.

NHTSA vPIC API↗

Vehicle identification and specifications database used for VIN decoding and retrieving make, model, and year information.