Overview

Amazon maintains strict guidelines governing which automotive and powersports products sellers can list on its marketplace. These rules exist to ensure compliance with federal safety regulations, emissions standards, and consumer protection laws. Understanding what's permitted and what's prohibited is essential for any seller operating in the automotive category, as violations can lead to listing removal or account suspension.

Key Points / What Sellers Need to Know

• Motor vehicles cannot be sold — Amazon does not permit the sale of motor vehicles that are required to be registered, with very limited exceptions through specific approved programs.
• Emissions defeat devices are strictly prohibited — Any product designed to tamper with, remove, or bypass emissions control systems is banned from the platform, reflecting federal Clean Air Act requirements.
• Tire sales carry specific compliance obligations — Sellers listing tires must meet manufacturing recency requirements, condition standards, and federal tire registration record-keeping rules.
• Safety equipment must meet federal standards — Products like motorcycle helmets and replacement vehicle lamps must comply with applicable Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS).
• Law enforcement and safety circumvention products are banned — Items designed to defeat law enforcement tools, bypass vehicle safety features, or interfere with radio communications cannot be sold.

What You Can Sell

Amazon generally permits the sale of automotive parts, accessories, and powersports products that comply with all applicable legal requirements. This includes replacement parts that retain full functionality of emissions control equipment and on-board diagnostic systems, fuel containers that carry EPA certification, and everyday accessories such as floor mats and wiper blades. Car batteries are also permitted. Tires can be listed provided they meet a detailed compliance checklist: they must be new, unused, and undamaged with no manufacturer labels removed. Tires must never have been previously mounted to a wheel, must carry a valid US tire identification number (TIN) that has not been altered, and must have been manufactured no more than three years before the date of sale. Additionally, tires may not be sold more than two years before the expiration of their original manufacturer warranty.