Tesla’s Full Self-Driving Software Under Investigation Following Spate of Crashes

The inquiry will examine whether Tesla’s system gave drivers enough warning to take control during unexpected events.
Tesla’s Full Self-Driving Software Under Investigation Following Spate of Crashes
Teslas filled the charging stations at the newly opened Tesla Diner in the Hollywood area of Los Angeles on July 22, 2025. Jill McLaughlin/The Epoch Times
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The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) announced on Oct. 9 that it has opened an investigation into dozens of crashes and safety violations involving Teslas operating under the vehicle’s automated driving system.

The investigation was opened on Oct. 7 by the NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) and focuses on more than 2.88 million Tesla vehicles. According to the NHTSA’s filing, there were a total of 58 incidents involving use of Tesla’s Full Self-Driving (FSD) software that led to crashes, fires or injuries to drivers.
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