NHTSA Headquarters

1200 New Jersey Avenue SE.
West Building
Washington, DC 20590

Call or Email NHTSA

• Call us at 888-327-4236
• Contact us by email

Vehicle Safety Hotline

To report suspected safety defects with your vehicle, car seat, tires or other vehicle equipment, contact our Vehicle Safety Hotline. You can also obtain information about air bags, highway safety, and the proper use of car seats. We have English- and Spanish-speaking staff members available Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. - 8 p.m. ET.

• Email our Vehicle Safety Hotline
• Call us toll-free at 888-327-4236
• Hearing Impaired (TTY): 888-275-9171

Call USDOT

• To reach the U.S. Department of Transportation general information switchboard, including personnel locator, call 202-366-4000.

NHTSA Media Inquiries

• Contact our media team by email or call 202-366-9550