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• Tesla Self-Driving Safety Violations Will Be Investigated by NHTSA

  October 13, 2025

  Darian Hauf

  An investigation into nearly 2.9 million Tesla vehicles has been launched by federal regulators after at least 44 incidents involving traffic safety violations and crashes linked to the company’s full self-driving (FSD) feature.

• Investigation into Tesla Door Handle Failures Opened After Children Trapped in Vehicles

  September 17, 2025

  Darian Hauf

  Federal officials are investigating 174,290 Tesla Model Y vehicles after reports of faulty door handles left children trapped inside, forcing parents to break windows.

• Tesla Cybertruck Lawsuit Claims Defective Handle Design Caused Fatal Burn Injuries

  June 26, 2025

  Michael Adams

  A driver died in a Tesla Cybertruck fire after the vehicle’s allegedly defective door handles trapped him inside, exposing him to extreme heat that may have caused fatal thermal fractures.

• Tesla Cybertruck Recall Issued Over Risk Trim Panels Could Detach While Driving: NHTSA

  March 21, 2025

  Darian Hauf

  Following more than 150 reports of cosmetic trim rails detaching, the manufacturer has issued a recall of all 2024 through 2025 Tesla Cybertrucks.

• Tesla Power Steering Problems May Increase Risk of Accident, Especially After Stopping: Recall

  February 24, 2025

  Michael Adams

  More than 376,000 Tesla vehicles require a software upgrade to ensure that power steering assist does not fail after the vehicle comes to a stop.

• Tesla Recalls Nearly 240,000 Vehicles Due to Rearview Camera Failure: NHTSA

  January 13, 2025

  Darian Hauf

  Federal officials have announced a recall impacting 239,382 Tesla vehicles, after hundreds of warranty claims have been made regarding Tesla vehicles failing to display rearview images, which could increase the risk of an accident.

• Tesla “Smart Summon” Features Under Investigation by NHTSA

  January 8, 2025

  Darian Hauf

  Federal safety officials have launched an investigation into an estimated 2.6 million Tesla vehicles, following 16 crash allegations related to “Smart Summon” and “Actually Smart Summon” features.

• Tesla Autopilot Wrongful Death Lawsuit Filed Over Fatal Crash Involving Self-Driving Software

  December 18, 2024

  Michael Adams

  California man died after his Tesla failed to stop when traveling for approximately 12 minutes at around 71 mph, while using the vehicle’s “Autopilot” feature.

• NHTSA Updates Vehicle Safety Ratings To Include Advanced Driver Assist Technology

  November 22, 2024

  Martha Garcia

  An evaluation of certain driver assist technologies will be added to NHTSA’s 5-star safety rating system, as they have begun to appear in more and more consumer vehicles, and play a critical role in reducing the frequency and severity of accidents.

• NHTSA Investigation Into Tesla Self-Driving Technology Launched Following Pedestrian Accidents

  October 24, 2024

  Michael Adams

  Federal investigators are examining Tesla self-driving systems installed in more than 2 million vehicles, following at least four pedestrian accidents, including one that resulted in a fatality.