Is FuelEconomy API down?
Current status, daily uptime history and troubleshooting for the FuelEconomy API (Vehicle).
No, FuelEconomy is up
FuelEconomy answered our last daily check (Nov 15, 2026, 13:58 UTC) in 1391 ms with HTTP 200.
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FuelEconomy API uptime history
- Uptime
- 100% of 4 checks
- Last check
- Nov 15, 2026, 13:58 UTC
- Response
- 1391 ms · HTTP 200
- Last up
- Now
We check FuelEconomy's listed URL (https://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/ws/index.shtml) once a day. History started when FuelEconomy was first checked, so new entries show fewer than 30 days.
FuelEconomy API not working for you?
- A 429 response means you're being rate-limited. Slow down, cache responses, and respect any Retry-After header.
- If calls fail only in the browser with a CORS error, FuelEconomy may not allow cross-origin requests. Call it from your server instead.
- If it works from one network but not another, check firewalls, VPNs and regional blocks.
- Check the provider's documentation, status page or social accounts for planned maintenance or a changed endpoint.
Vehicle APIs up at their last check
- 1
BoltPatternHQ API
Online · 1007 msVehicle wheel fitment, bolt pattern (PCD), offset, and center bore specifications.
- No API key needed
- 100% uptime (30 days)
- Callable from the browser (CORS)
- HTTPS
No authHTTPSCORS - 2
ProblemsByVin API
Online · 1062 msOwner complaints, recalls and failure-mileage statistics by vehicle make, model and year.
- No API key needed
- 100% uptime (30 days)
- Callable from the browser (CORS)
- HTTPS
No authHTTPSCORS - 3
NHTSA Edge VIN Decoder API
Online · 1115 msDecode US VINs offline from the NHTSA vPIC dataset, served from edge locations.
- No API key needed
- 100% uptime (30 days)
- Callable from the browser (CORS)
- HTTPS
No authHTTPSCORS - 4
Bike Reliability API
Online · 1888 msUK motorcycle reliability ranked by first-time MOT pass rates.
- No API key needed
- 100% uptime (30 days)
- Callable from the browser (CORS)
- HTTPS
No authHTTPSCORS - 5
TransparentCars API
Online · 1521 msFair-price valuation and yearly road tax (IUC) for used cars in Portugal.
- No API key needed
- 100% uptime (30 days)
- Callable from the browser (CORS)
- HTTPS
No authHTTPSCORS
FuelEconomy API status FAQ
Is FuelEconomy API down right now?
FuelEconomy answered our last daily check (Nov 15, 2026, 13:58 UTC) in 1391 ms with HTTP 200. This page also runs a live check from our server when you open it, so you can see whether FuelEconomy is responding at this moment.
How do you check whether FuelEconomy API is up?
Once a day our checker requests FuelEconomy's listed URL (https://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/ws/index.shtml) and records whether it answers within 15 seconds. Answers like 401 (needs a key), 403 (blocks bots) or 429 (rate-limited) count as up, because the server responded. The listed URL is often the documentation page, so an API endpoint can occasionally fail while its docs stay up.
How reliable is FuelEconomy API?
FuelEconomy answered 100% of our last 4 daily checks. Above 99% is excellent for a free API; below 95% means you should cache responses and keep a fallback ready.
What can I use if FuelEconomy API is down?
Free Vehicle APIs that were up at their last check include BoltPatternHQ, ProblemsByVin, NHTSA Edge VIN Decoder. See the full list of FuelEconomy alternatives for a comparison.
Why does FuelEconomy API work for others but not for me?
A 429 response means you're being rate-limited. Slow down, cache responses, and respect any Retry-After header. If calls fail only in the browser with a CORS error, FuelEconomy may not allow cross-origin requests. Call it from your server instead. If it works from one network but not another, check firewalls, VPNs and regional blocks.