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Vehicle databases cover title history, recall information, theft records, and registration data. Maintained by NHTSA, NICB, state DMVs, and NMVTIS.

What this page covers: NHTSA recalls/safety, NICB VINCheck (theft/total loss), and NMVTIS vehicle history. What it does not cover: State DMV registration lookups or private services like Carfax.

Where to start: For recalls, use NHTSA VIN lookup. For theft checks, use NICB VINCheck (free, 5/day). For title history, use an NMVTIS-approved provider.

Common mistake: NMVTIS and Carfax are not the same. NMVTIS is the federal system. Carfax repackages NMVTIS data with additional sources.

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Car Crash Ratings
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Insurance Institute for Highway Safety database of car crash ratings.
🌐 www.iihs.org
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Compliance Testing
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National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) database of vehicle and equipment testing to assure compliance with Federal Motor Vehicle.
🌐 www.nhtsa.gov
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Motor Carrier Safety Fitness
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Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration online search for Motor Carrier Safety Fitness information.
🌐 ai.fmcsa.dot.gov
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Safety Problems & Recalls
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National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) database for vehicle and equipment defect investigations and recalls.
🌐 www.nhtsa.gov
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Stolen Vehicles
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Provided by the National Insurance Crime Bureau. Search by VIN to see if your vehicle has been reported as a stolen vehicle, not recovered, or a.
🌐 www.nicb.org
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Technical Service Bulletins
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National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) database for vehicle and equipment Technical Service Bulletins.
🌐 www.nhtsa.gov
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Test Vehicles for Salvage
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National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) database of motor vehicles that have been subjected to destructive testing and have been sold.
🌐 www.nhtsa.gov
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Trucking Safety and Fitness Records
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Search for transport carrier snapshots, carrier profiles, safety information, insurance information, licensing, and FMCSA registration information.
🌐 www.safersys.org
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Yes. NICB VINCheck lets you check if a vehicle was reported stolen or totaled. Free, limited to 5/day.
The federal database consolidating vehicle title, brand, and odometer data from state DMVs and other sources.
NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/recalls — search by VIN for all open safety recalls.
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