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The US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has opened a new investigation into 2.88 million “Full Self-Driving” (FSD) Tesla vehicles. Officials say the system may violate traffic laws, or worse, cause accidents. According to Reuters, 58 reports describe Tesla cars running through red lights, drifting into the wrong lanes, and even crashing at intersections. 14 of these cases were related to actual accidents, and 23 cases resulted in injuries.
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Red lights, train tracks and trouble ahead
In one striking pattern, six Tesla cars reportedly ran red lights before colliding with other cars. One driver in Houston complained that the FSD “doesn’t recognize traffic lights,” saying the car stopped at green lights but ran through a red light. The driver even said that Tesla saw the problem firsthand during a test drive, but refused to fix it. The agency is also reviewing new reports that some Tesla vehicles using FSD failed to safely handle railroad crossings, with one case involving a near collision with an oncoming train.
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Tesla faces a new federal investigation into crashes related to its Full Self-Driving mode. (Tesla)
Increased legal and safety scrutiny
This is far from the first clash between Tesla and regulators. The company is already facing several investigations related to its Autopilot and FSD systems. In one high-profile case, a California jury ordered Tesla to pay $329 million after an Autopilot-related accident killed a woman. Another investigation is looking into Tesla’s limited Robotaxi service in Austin, Texas, where passengers reported erratic driving and speeding — even with safe drivers on board. Meanwhile, Tesla is still fighting a false advertising lawsuit from the California DMV. Regulators say calling the program “full self-driving” is misleading because it requires constant driver supervision. Tesla recently changed its name to “Full Self-Driving (supervised)” to reflect this reality.
Regulators say more breakdowns could occur
Tesla’s latest FSD software update arrived just days before the investigation began. But the NHTSA says the system “did cause vehicle behavior that violates traffic safety laws.” That investigation, which is now in its early stages, could lead to a recall if the agency finds Tesla’s self-driving software poses a safety risk.
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Organizers say some Tesla cars ran red lights and ignored traffic signals. (Christopher Goodney/Bloomberg via Getty Images)
What does this mean for you?
If you drive a Tesla with FSD enabled, stay alert. The system is not completely autonomous, regardless of what the name suggests. You must:
- Keep your hands on the wheel and your eyes on the road at all times.
- Manually override the system when approaching intersections, crosswalks or railway tracks.
- Check for Tesla software updates regularly – they may include important safety fixes.
- Report any unsafe FSD behavior to NHTSA.
For everyone else, this investigation is a reminder that “self-driving” still means supervised driving.
Robotaxi tests raise new safety questions for Tesla’s self-driving cars. (AP)
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Key takeaways for Kurt
Tesla’s dream of a fully autonomous future continues to hit speed bumps. As safety regulators proliferate and lawsuits pile up, the company’s next steps will shape public confidence in AI-driven transportation. However, the push towards automation is not slowing down; She’s just under strict surveillance.
How much control will you give the AI behind the wheel? Let us know by writing to us at Cyberguy.com.
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