U.S.- The U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has launched an investigation into 2.4 million Tesla vehicles equipped with Full Self-Driving (FSD) software following reports of four crashes, including one fatal incident. The investigation focuses on crashes that occurred under low visibility conditions, such as sun glare, fog, or dust.
The affected models include various Tesla vehicles from 2016 to 2024, such as the Model S, Model X, Model 3, Model Y, and the new Cybertruck. NHTSA is assessing whether the FSD system can effectively detect and respond to reduced visibility situations and if Tesla has made any updates that could impact safety.
Tesla emphasizes that its FSD software requires active driver supervision and does not make vehicles fully autonomous. The investigation is an initial step that could lead to a recall if the NHTSA finds that the vehicles pose an unreasonable safety risk.
Tesla’s CEO, Elon Musk, is focusing on advancing self-driving technology and robotaxis, even amid competition and declining demand. However, experts warn that Tesla’s reliance on a “camera-only” approach may struggle in low-visibility conditions, unlike competitors who use more advanced sensors like lidar and radar.
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