NHTSA investigates 280,000 Tesla Model 3 and Model Y for steering issues after 12 complaints. Incidents include stuck wheels and loss of power assist. The company faces potential recalls.
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The NHTSA is investigating a fatal crash involving a Model 3 and a Subaru Impreza to determine if the Autopilot system was used. This incident adds to concerns about the safety of the ADAS system.
Tesla has been ordered to deliver an OTA update to 48,000 Model 3 Performance model EVs, made between 2018 and 2022, to show the actual unit of speed in MPH or Km/h, especially in Track Mode.
Tesla will have to recall more than 800,000 of its electric cars because the seat belt warning chime can be tricked into silence by drivers who do not want to wear them or simply forget.
Tesla will have to recall close to 54,000 of its electric vehicles due to a feature called Rolling Stop which comes with the Full Self Driving premium package. The FSD is still in the Beta version.
Tesla cars have Passenger Play, a feature that will soon be blocked by an OTA update to ensure there's no gameplay while the electric cars are moving, but the NHTSA investigation will continue.
A new freedom of information request has revealed that the NHTSA took issue with Tesla allegedly misusing its data to extol how safe the Model 3 is, and claims a blog post misleads customers.
Tesla's Model 3 has been given a five-star rating by the European New Car Assessment Programme. Tesla hopes the safety credentials will make the Model 3 more appealing to customers.
The U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has given Tesla's Model 3 perfect scores for the levels of safety it provides. The car also gives drivers the lowest probability of injury.
