Tesla’s “Full Self-Driving” Under Fire After Dozens of Crashes

Tesla is facing a major federal investigation after U.S. safety regulators reported a series of crashes and traffic violations linked to the company’s Full Self-Driving (FSD) system.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) says it is reviewing 58 incidents in which Tesla vehicles allegedly ran red lights, drove into oncoming lanes, or caused collisions—some resulting in fires and injuries.

The new probe affects nearly 2.9 million Teslas equipped with FSD, a software Musk has promoted as a step toward driverless mobility. Regulators are questioning whether Tesla’s technology is misleadingly marketed, as it still requires drivers to stay alert and ready to intervene.

The company, already under investigation for its Autopilot and “Summon” features, has faced mounting pressure to prove the safety of its systems.

The inquiry comes amid Tesla’s falling sales, growing EV competition, and investor unease about Musk’s promises to roll out robotaxis by 2026. Analysts warn that continued scrutiny could delay the company’s self-driving ambitions and deepen its regulatory challenges.