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US Authorities Initiate Investigation into Autonomous Tesla Vehicles Following Series of Crashes
US automobile safety regulators have opened an investigation into Tesla vehicles equipped with the autonomous driving system due to safety regulation breaches following numerous crashes.
Safety Agency Identifies Safety Regulation Breaches
The NHTSA announced that the electric carmaker's autonomous driving feature, which demands motorists to remain attentive and intervene if needed, had “induced vehicle behaviour that violated road safety regulations”.
This preliminary evaluation by the NHTSA marks the first step before potentially seeking a withdrawal of the cars if the authority determines they present a danger to road safety.
Concerning Incident Reports
The agency stated it had documented reports of 2.88 million Tesla vehicles running red lights and traveling against the incorrect way during lane changes while operating the system.
NHTSA stated it has six documented cases in which a Tesla vehicle, operating with FSD activated, “came to an junction with a red traffic signal, proceeded to drive into the crossroads despite the red light and was subsequently involved in a crash with other cars in the intersection”.
The agency reported that four accidents had resulted in one or more injuries.
Additional Safety Concerns
The NHTSA stated it has found 18 reports and one news account claiming that Tesla vehicles, operating at an intersection with FSD active, “failed to remain stationary for the duration of a red traffic signal, failed to stop fully, or did not properly recognize and display the proper light status in the vehicle interface”.
Some complainants also claimed that FSD “did not provide alerts of the technology's intended behaviour as the car was coming to a red traffic signal”.
Continuing Regulatory Scrutiny
Tesla's FSD, which is more advanced than its Autopilot system, has been under investigation by NHTSA for twelve months.
In late 2024, the agency began an investigation into 2.4 million Tesla vehicles using FSD after four documented crashes in situations of poor visibility, such as sun glare, fog or dust clouds. One such accident, in 2023, was deadly.
Company's Stated Position
The company's official position indicates that FSD is “designed for use with a completely alert driver, who has their hands on the steering wheel and is prepared to assume control at any moment. While these features are engineered to improve over time, the presently active features do not render the car autonomous.”
Self-driving vehicle technology continue to face growing examination from regulatory bodies as the technology advances and real-world testing reveals possible issues with current implementations.
Kenneth Bell
A tech strategist and writer passionate about digital transformation and emerging technologies.
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