# NHTSA API: List vehicle models > Lists the passenger car, SUV/minivan and truck models NHTSA has for a make and model year, alphabetically. Unofficial. Not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA. - Page: https://fous.com/methods/nhtsa.gov/list-vehicle-models - Method: `nhtsa.gov/list_vehicle_models`, version 1 - Website: nhtsa.gov - Returns: model names, vehicle types, NHTSA page URLs - Effect: read (it gets data and changes nothing) - Sign-in: none needed - Cost: 1 credit per completed run (1ยข with pay as you go); failed runs are free - Verified: Nov 2, 2026 ## Inputs | Field | Type | Required | In the run below | Description | |---|---|---|---|---| | `make` | string | yes | `"Toyota"` | Vehicle make, for example Honda. | | `year` | integer | yes | `2022` | Model year, for example 2020. | ## Output From a run on Oct 23, 2026, shortened. Its input: ```json { "make": "Toyota", "year": 2022 } ``` Its output: ```json { "make": "TOYOTA", "year": 2022, "models": [ { "page_url": "https://www.nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2022/TOYOTA/4RUNNER", "model_name": "4Runner", "vehicle_type": "Multipurpose Passenger Vehicle (MPV)" }, { "page_url": "https://www.nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2022/TOYOTA/AVALON", "model_name": "Avalon", "vehicle_type": "Passenger Car" }, { "page_url": "https://www.nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2022/TOYOTA/C-HR", "model_name": "C-HR", "vehicle_type": "Passenger Car" } ], "model_count": 19 } ``` ## Run it From code, with a Fous API key in `FOUS_API_KEY`; the answer's `data` holds the output: ```bash curl https://api.fous.com/v1/runs \ -H "Authorization: Bearer $FOUS_API_KEY" \ -H "Content-Type: application/json" \ -d '{"method":"nhtsa.gov/list_vehicle_models","input":{"make":"Toyota","year":2022}}' ``` From an AI agent connected to the Fous MCP server: its `run` with the same method and input. To connect one, give it `set up https://fous.com/SKILL.md`. ## Ask your agent - What models of Toyota cars and trucks were released in 2019 according to government safety records? - Show me every Ford SUV and pickup model for model year 2021, sorted A to Z. - I need a list of Subaru passenger cars for 2017 with links to their safety pages. - Which Chevrolet minivans and trucks are listed for the 2022 model year? - Give me the alphabetical lineup of Nissan vehicles from 2015 on nhtsa.gov, including vehicle types. ## Input schema ```json { "type": "object", "required": [ "make", "year" ], "properties": { "make": { "type": "string", "description": "Vehicle make, for example Honda." }, "year": { "type": "integer", "description": "Model year, for example 2020." } } } ``` ## Output schema ```json { "type": "object", "required": [ "make", "year", "model_count", "models" ], "properties": { "make": { "type": "string", "description": "Make name as listed by NHTSA." }, "year": { "type": "integer", "description": "Requested model year." }, "models": { "type": "array", "items": { "type": "object", "required": [ "model_name", "vehicle_type", "page_url" ], "properties": { "page_url": { "type": "string", "description": "NHTSA vehicle page for the model and year." }, "model_name": { "type": "string", "description": "Name of the vehicle model." }, "vehicle_type": { "type": [ "string", "null" ], "description": "NHTSA vehicle type or types, when listed." } }, "additionalProperties": false }, "description": "Models in alphabetical order. A model listed under multiple vehicle types appears once." }, "model_count": { "type": "integer", "description": "Number of distinct models listed." } }, "additionalProperties": false } ``` ## See more - [NHTSA API: Get safety ratings](https://fous.com/methods/nhtsa.gov/get-safety-ratings.md): Gets NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for a car by make, model and model year. Returns each matching version; unrated versions have no stars. - [NHTSA API: Check vehicle recalls](https://fous.com/methods/nhtsa.gov/check-recalls.md): Lists NHTSA safety recalls for a vehicle model, given a model year, make and model or a 17-character VIN. Results cover the model, not whether a specific car has been repaired. - [NHTSA API: Get owner complaints](https://fous.com/methods/nhtsa.gov/get-owner-complaints.md): Summarizes NHTSA owner safety complaints for an exact vehicle model year, make, and model. Body-style variants are not combined; mileage is null when not given as a structured value. - [NHTSA API: Decode a vehicle VIN](https://fous.com/methods/nhtsa.gov/decode-vin.md): Identifies a vehicle from its 17-character VIN using NHTSA vehicle data. Missing details are returned as null; decoding errors and warnings are included. - [FuelEconomy.gov API: Get fuel economy](https://fous.com/methods/fueleconomy.gov/get-fuel-economy.md): Returns official MPG or MPGe, range, annual fuel cost, five-year savings and emissions for every matching version of a vehicle. Costs use current fuel prices and 15,000 miles per year; plug-in hybrid costs include gasoline and electricity. - [FuelEconomy.gov API: Compare cars](https://fous.com/methods/fueleconomy.gov/compare-cars.md): Compares the official fuel economy and estimated annual fuel cost of two to four cars by year, make and model, using FuelEconomy.gov. Selects a base version when no trim is given. - [AutoZone API: Search parts for a vehicle](https://fous.com/methods/autozone.com/search-parts.md): Finds AutoZone parts listed for a vehicle (year, make, model, optional engine), with prices, warranties and fit notes. Listings are filtered by year, make and model; engine fit often needs further confirmation. - [RockAuto API: Search parts for a vehicle](https://fous.com/methods/rockauto.com/search-parts.md): Finds RockAuto parts for a vehicle (year, make, model, optional engine) and part category, sorted by listed price. Prices are in USD and exclude shipping and taxes. When no engine is given, uses the first engine in the catalogue. - [All NHTSA methods](https://fous.com/methods/nhtsa.gov.md)