Tesla Dodges 2-Million-Car Recall

Tesla Dodges 2-Million-Car Recall

We're looking at Tesla avoiding a multi-million-car recall, and Chrysler's new boss needing to actually do something with the nameplate and more.

Tesla Dodges 2-Million-Car Recall - EV

Happy Friday! It’s March 20, 2026, and this is The Morning Shift — your daily roundup of the top automotive headlines from around the world, in one place. This is where you’ll find the most important stories that are shaping the way Americans drive and get around. In this morning’s edition, we’re looking at Tesla [...]

The Feds Just Shut Down a Massive Tesla 'Unintended Acceleration' Recall

Tesla is constantly under the regulatory microscope, but the electric automaker just dodged a massive bullet. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration officially shot down a sweeping petition that sought to force a recall of roughly 2.26 million Tesla vehicles. The complaint alleged that the brand’s control layout was inherently dangerous and prone to causing unintended acceleration, but the government’s data tells a completely differe…