Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS) Guide


Note: Not all FMVSSs are included. Standards as of Oct. 1, 2014. 
FMVSS     Standard 
101           Controls and Displays  
102           Transmission Shift Position Sequence, Starter Interlock, and Transmission Braking Effect  
103           Windshield Defrosting and Defogging Systems 
104           Windshield Wiping and Washing Systems 
105           Hydraulic and Electric Brake Systems 
106           Brake Hoses 
108           Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment
110           Tire Selection and Rims for Motor Vehicles with a GVWR of 4,536 kg (10,000 lbs.) or Less  
111           Rearview Mirrors  
113           Hood Latch System  
114           Theft Protection and Rollaway Prevention  
116           Motor Vehicle Brake Fluids 
118           Power-Operated Window, Partition, and Roof Panel Systems 
119           New Pneumatic Tires for Motor Vehicles with a GVWR of more than 4,536 kg (10,000 lbs.) 
120           Tire Selection and Rims for Motor Vehicles with a GVWR of more than 4,536 kg (10,000 lbs.)  
121           Air Brake Systems  
124           Accelerator Control Systems 
125           Warning Devices  
126           Electronic Stability Control Systems  
131           School Bus Pedestrian Safety Devices  
135           Light Vehicle Brake Systems  
136           Electronic Stability Control Systems for Heavy Vehicles
138           Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems  
139           New Pneumatic Radial Tires for Light Vehicles  
141           Minimum Sound Requirements for Hybrid and Electric Vehicles
201           Occupant Protection in Interior Impact  
202a         Head Restraints  
203           Impact Protection for the Driver from the Steering Control System  
204           Steering Control Rearward Displacement  
205           Glazing Materials
206           Door Locks and Door Retention Components
207           Seating Systems
208           Occupant Crash Protection
209           Seat Belt Assemblies
210           Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages
212           Windshield Mounting
213           Child Restraint Systems
214           Side Impact Protection
216a         Roof Crush Resistance Upgraded Standard
217           Bus Emergency Exits and Window Retention and Release
219           Windshield Zone Intrusion
220           School Bus Rollover Protection
221           School Bus Body Joint Strength
222           School Bus Passenger Seating and Crash Protection
223           Rear Impact Guards
224           Rear Impact Protection
225           Child Restraint Anchorage Systems
226           Ejection Mitigation
301           Fuel System Integrity
302           Flammability of Interior Materials
303           Fuel System Integrity of Compressed Natural Gas Vehicles
304           Compressed Natural Gas Fuel Container Integrity
305           Electric-Powered Vehicles, Electrolyte Spillage and Electrical Shock Protection
403           Platform Lift Systems for Motor Vehicles
404           Platform Lift Installations in Motor Vehicles
500           Low-speed Vehicles