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U.S. regulators are currently investigating Tesla regarding its Full Self-Driving (FSD) software. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects announced that they are looking into Tesla’s failure to react appropriately to reduced roadway visibility conditions. This investigation was prompted by four incidents where Tesla vehicles crashed while in FSD mode in areas with reduced visibility, leading to a pedestrian fatality and an injury.
The NHTSA will be conducting a preliminary evaluation to assess various factors related to Tesla’s Full-Self Driving software, including its ability to detect and respond to situations with reduced visibility. They will also investigate if there have been similar FSD crashes in such conditions and if they were influenced by the reduced visibility.
The NHTSA is specifically examining Tesla models from 2016 to 2024, including Model S and X, 2017-2024 Model 3, 2020-2024 Model Y, and 2023-2024 Cybertruck equipped with FSD.
This investigation raises concerns about the safety and reliability of Tesla’s FSD software and its performance in challenging driving conditions. It remains to be seen how Tesla will address these issues and ensure the safety of its vehicles in the future.
