Washington, D.C. – November 1, 2024 – The U.S. government auto safety regulator is investigating Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) over crashes that have occurred in the so-called full self-driving mode (FSD).
The investigation could lead to a recall of roughly 2.4 million electric vehicles and comes on the back of four accidents, including one that resulted in a fatality.
The following models would be affected:
- 2016 – 2024 Model S
- 2016 – 2024 Model X
- 2017 – 2024 Model 3
- 2020 – 2024 Model Y
- 2023 – 2024 Cybertruck
Investigation summary
The regulator, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), opened a preliminary investigation on October 17, 2024, following a fatal accident in which Tesla struck a pedestrian.
Apart from this incident, three more crashes – with one resulting in an injury – were reported. All happened while the car was operating in the full self-driving mode in conditions with reduced visibility, such as “sun glare, fog, or airborne dust.”
The investigation aims to assess how well Tesla’s self-driving mechanism can spot obstacles and prevent accidents in such circumstances.
Full-self driving feature
Other Tesla recalls
In January 2024, Tesla recalled 2 million EVs with faulty autopilot following a U.S. government investigation.
In September 2024, certain Tesla Model X SUVs were recalled because their roof trims could detach and create road debris.
Is your vehicle part of a recall?
This investigation could lead to a Tesla FSD recall, potentially affecting approximately 2.4 million electric vehicles. To do a Tesla recall check and see if your vehicle might be a part of it, please use MotorSafety’s free vehicle lookup tool.
