Skip to main content
See every side of every news story
Published loading...Updated

US opens Tesla probe after more crashes involving its so-called full self-driving technology

NHTSA is investigating nearly 2.9 million Tesla vehicles after 58 reports of Full Self-Driving software causing traffic violations and injuries, including red light and wrong-way driving.

  • The U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is investigating 2.88 million Tesla vehicles equipped with Full Self-Driving due to over 50 reports of traffic-safety violations, including crashes and injuries.
  • NHTSA identified reports of Tesla vehicles driving through red lights and against traffic directions, leading to multiple accidents.
  • The investigation is a preliminary evaluation that may lead to a recall if safety risks are identified by NHTSA.
  • Democratic Senators Ed Markey and Richard Blumenthal urged NHTSA to examine growing reports of near-collisions involving Tesla vehicles with Full Self-Driving engaged.
Insights by Ground AI
Podcasts & Opinions

209 Articles

Center

The US Road Safety Agency is examining the role of Tesla's autonomous driving system in road law violations, potentially involving millions of vehicles L

·France
Read Full Article
Lean Right

The U.S. authorities have just opened an investigation on Thursday, 9 October, after several disturbing reports. Tesla's autonomous driving technology is involved. Tesla is interested in all the private vehicles of the Austin group (Texas).

TagesschauTagesschau
Reposted by
HandelszeitungHandelszeitung
Center

How safe is Tesla's "autopilot"? The U.S. traffic inspectorate is launching a new investigation into 58 incidents. 23 people were injured because the system was driving over red traffic lights and directed to the counterroad.[more]]>

·Hamburg, Germany
Read Full Article
Lean Right

Tesla's software for autonomous driving is once again in the sights of the authorities: time and again the vehicles get on the opposite track or run over red traffic lights. 23 people were injured, the U.S. traffic control determined.

Read Full Article
Think freely.Subscribe and get full access to Ground NewsSubscriptions start at $9.99/yearSubscribe

Bias Distribution

  • 56% of the sources are Center
56% Center

Factuality 

To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium

Ownership

To view ownership data please Upgrade to Vantage

Bay News 9 broke the news in Saint Petersburg, United States on Thursday, October 9, 2025.
Sources are mostly out of (0)
News
For You
Search
BlindspotLocal