• Tesla Autopilot Design Problems May Have Contributed To Accident: NTSB

  September 06, 2019 By: Russell Maas

  The NTSB says an accident between a Tesla Model S and a firetruck was caused by both the self-driving system and driver error.

• Tesla Model 3 Safety Claims Questioned By Federal Regulators

  August 08, 2019 By: Russell Maas

  Safety officials say Tesla is illegally overstating the safety of its Model 3 vehicles.

• Tesla Recall Issued Over Electronic Parking Brake Problems

  April 25, 2017 By: Russell Maas

  A Tesla Motors auto recall affecting more than 30,000 vehicles has been announced due to a potentially defective parking brake gear that may fail.

• Autopilot Accident Not Caused By Vehicle Safety Defect, NHTSA Determines

  January 20, 2017 By: Russell Maas

  No recall has been issued following a federal investigation into the death of a Florida man who was in a fatal auto accident while his Tesla Model S vehicle was…

• Automatic Emergency Braking on All Vehicles to be Included on All New Vehicles: NHTSA

  September 18, 2015 By: Russell Maas

  A number of automakers have agreed to make automatic emergency braking systems standard, in hopes of making it an industry-wide requirement.

• Electric Car Safety Risks Different From Gas-Powered Vehicles: NHTSA

  January 17, 2014 By: Irvin Jackson

  The trials and tribulations of the Tesla Model S are revealing the new and different risks linked to electric cars, safety officials say.

• Tesla Model S Investigation Launched by NHTSA Amid Battery Fires

  November 21, 2013 By: Russell Maas

  The NHTSA has launched an investigation into recent reports of Tesla Model S battery fires.

• Tesla Model S Fire Problems Result in Lawsuit by Investors

  November 13, 2013 By: Irvin Jackson

  Tesla Motors faces an investor class action lawsuit over claims it misled investors over the safety of the Model S electric car, which has reportedly suffered battery fires.