Overview

Amazon requires sellers listing vehicles on its marketplace to provide a comprehensive set of technical and descriptive attributes. This reference page outlines over 80 data fields that must be populated when creating automotive listings on Seller Central, covering everything from engine specifications to safety ratings. Understanding these requirements is essential for automotive sellers looking to create complete, compliant, and competitive vehicle listings.

Key Points / What Sellers Need to Know

• Extensive attribute requirements - Amazon mandates detailed vehicle data across categories including powertrain, safety, dimensions, interior features, and electric vehicle specifications, totaling more than 80 individual fields.
• Electric vehicle fields are prominent - A significant portion of the required attributes focus on EV-specific data such as battery capacity, charging time, cell composition, battery manufacturer, and driving range, reflecting the growing EV market.
• Safety and compliance data is mandatory - Sellers must provide NHTSA safety ratings, airbag configurations, driver assistance features, and accident history to meet Amazon's listing standards.
• Condition and history transparency - Listings require disclosure of accident history, mileage, vehicle condition descriptions, and state of registration, ensuring buyers receive full transparency.
• Precise technical specifications - Engine displacement, horsepower, torque, fuel economy (city, combined, and highway), and transmission details must all be accurately reported.

Core Vehicle Specifications

At the foundation of every vehicle listing are the mechanical and performance attributes that define the car or truck. Sellers must provide engine type and displacement (such as a V8 5.0L), horsepower output in both HP and kilowatts, and engine torque measured in Newton-meters. Fuel economy data follows EPA standards, requiring separate entries for city, highway, and combined miles-per-gallon ratings. Transmission type, drivetrain configuration (front-wheel, all-wheel, or four-wheel drive), and the number of engine cylinders are also required fields. For trucks specifically, Amazon asks for bed length and cab style information.