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• 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.

• Tesla Faces Air Pollution Lawsuit Filed Over Problems at California Painting Facility

  May 30, 2024

  Martha Garcia

  Tesla faces lawsuits from environmentalists and local communities over dozes of air pollution violations over the release of toxic chemicals.

• Tesla Recall Announced for 2M Vehicles with Autosteer Feature That May Increase Accident Risk

  December 13, 2023

  Irvin Jackson

  More than 2 million Tesla vehicles have been recalled due to problems with the Autosteer feature, which could increase the risk of an auto accident.

• Tesla Model X Recall Issued Over Risk of Potential Brake Failure

  October 24, 2023

  Katherine McDaniel

  The Tesla Model X recall was issued because the vehicles may fail to detect low levels of brake fluid, increasing the risk of an auto accident.

• Vehicle Safety Technology Could Prevent Millions of Car Crash Injuries Over The Next 30 Year: Study

  August 31, 2023

  Martha Garcia

  A new study shows that widespread use of advanced vehicle safety features could save hundreds of thousands of lives, and prevent millions of auto accidents.

• NHTSA to Propose New Self-Driving Vehicle Regulations this Fall: Report

  July 18, 2023

  Irvin Jackson

  The NHTSA plans to issue new rules on self-driving vehicle technology this fall, according to its acting administrator.