"The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has identified at least 80 instances in which Tesla's Full Self-Driving (Supervised) software violated road rules by running red lights or crossing into the wrong lane, according to a new letter sent to the automaker this week. NHTSA said in the letter it has received 62 complaints from Tesla drivers, 14 reports submitted by Tesla, and four media reports that describe potential violations."
"The federal safety agency's Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) is probing whether Tesla's driver assistance software can "accurately detect and appropriately respond to traffic signals, signs and lane markings," according to the letter. ODI is also evaluating whether Tesla's software is providing sufficient warnings to drivers in these situations. Tesla's responses are due January 19, 2026. The increase in complaints is notable in part because the original batch reported by ODI in October included multiple reports from one particular intersection in Joppa, Maryland."
"The new letter was sent to Tesla the same week that CEO Elon Musk claimed in a post on X that the latest version of FSD will allow drivers to text and drive while using the driver assistance software, which is illegal in nearly every state. NHTSA has not responded to requests for comment about Musk's statement. The letter is meant to kick off the discovery process for NHTSA,"
NHTSA reported at least 80 potential violations by Tesla's Full Self-Driving (Supervised) software, including running red lights and entering wrong lanes. The agency has received 62 complaints from drivers, 14 reports from Tesla, and four media reports. ODI opened an investigation to determine whether the software can accurately detect and respond to traffic signals, signs, and lane markings and whether it provides sufficient warnings to drivers. Tesla must respond by January 19, 2026. The surge in complaints follows earlier reports concentrated at one intersection in Joppa, Maryland, and coincides with CEO Elon Musk's claims about texting while using FSD.
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