NHTSA Raises Concerns Over Tesla's FSD Promotion

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration expressed concerns regarding Tesla's social media posts that imply its Full Self-Driving software can function as a robotaxi without driver supervision. This comes after the NHTSA opened an investigation into Tesla's FSD software following four collisions, including a fatal crash in 2023.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) voiced concerns about Tesla's social media messaging concerning its Full Self-Driving (FSD) software.

NHTSA's worry stems from Tesla's implications that their FSD can be used as a robotaxi, negating the need for constant driver attention. This issue has elevated in importance following an investigation the agency initiated in October into 2.4 million Tesla vehicles equiped with FSD software.

The inquiry came after four reported accidents, including a fatal crash this year. In an email from May 14 released publicly, the NHTSA criticized Tesla's social media announcements for potentially misleading the public into viewing the FSD as anything other than a driver assist system demanding vigilant supervision and occasional driver intervention.

(With inputs from agencies.)