Vehicle Safety Hotline - National Highway Traffic Safety Administration | United States Department of Transportation

1200 New Jersey Avenue, S.E., Washington, DC 20590

Eligibility

Open to all

Hours

Office Hours: 8:00am - 8:00pm (ET), Monday - Friday (excludes Federal Holidays)

888-327-4236

Voice

Websitehttps://www.nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem#index

Application process

Call for information

Service area

United States

Other Information

Age Group

Young Adults (18-24)
Adults (25-64)
Children (0-17)
Older Adults (65+)

A hotline set up for individuals to report problems regarding auto safety or child safety seats. Information can be obtained about auto safety and auto recalls in the United States.

Last Assured

06/05/2025

What's Here

General Safety Education Child Passenger Safety Seats Federal Government Agencies/Departments

Providing organization

United States Department of Transportation

Responsible for planning and coordinating federal transportation projects and sets safety regulations for all major modes of transportation.