Tesla’s ‘Full Self-Driving’ software under investigation for traffic safety violations

Source: techcrunch
Author: Sean O'Kane
Published: 10/9/2025
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Read original articleThe National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has launched a formal investigation into Tesla’s Full Self-Driving (FSD) software following over 50 reports alleging that the system caused vehicles to run red lights or enter incorrect lanes, with four incidents resulting in injuries. This probe marks one of the first targeted examinations of Tesla’s FSD driver assistance technology. The investigation comes shortly after Tesla released a new FSD version, which reportedly incorporates data from its limited robotaxi pilot in Austin, Texas. The NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) has received numerous complaints and media reports detailing failures such as FSD not stopping at red lights, crossing double-yellow lines, entering opposing traffic lanes, and making improper turns despite clear signage. Some incidents were concentrated at a specific intersection in Joppa, Maryland, prompting Tesla to take corrective action there.
This investigation follows previous NHTSA inquiries into Tesla’s Autopilot system, including a closed probe in April 2024
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