The Latest Breaking News from NHTSA

2023 Nissan Ariya Recalled Over Steering Wheel That Might Fall Off

Nissan said the cause is a steering wheel bolt that "may have been tightened incorrectly or not installed;" dealers will replace it free of charge.

InsideEVs · Mar 8, 2023

NHTSA Probing 120,000 Model Y For Potential Steering Wheel Detachment

As more EVs come to market, it seems the recalls are mounting. While this isn't yet an official recall, it's a potential safety issue that's getting attention.

InsideEVs · Mar 8, 2023

Some Tesla Model Ys Recalled Over Loose Bolts

The issue could effect the seat belts working properly for second-row passengers.

InsideEVs · Mar 5, 2023

If 'self-driving' Teslas are defective, why are regulators letting them stay on the road?

Last Thursday, Teslas equipped with Full Self-Driving software were deemed defective enough to warrant a recall because they're prone to crashing. On Friday, all of those defective cars remained on the road, with the unreliable software still available to drivers, and no firm deadline on when it will get fixed.

Los Angeles Times · Feb 20, 2023

Tesla fatal crash with fire truck draws US regulator inquiry

The US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration asked Tesla Inc. for more information about one of its vehicles colliding with a fire truck in a fatal crash in the San Francisco Bay area.

Tribune News Service · Feb 20, 2023

Feds Reviewing Self-Certified Zoox Robotaxi After Public Road Debut

NHTSA is now reviewing whether the Zoox robotaxi meets requirements to travel on public roads after the firm self-certified that the vehicle met existing FMVSS.

InsideEVs · Feb 17, 2023

Tesla's self-driving software 'may cause crashes' amid recall of 362,000 vehicles

Despite claims by chief executive Elon Musk that Full Self-Driving vehicles did not need human intervention, Tesla said on its website that the cars 'could not drive themselves and owners must be ready to intervene at all times'

Wales Online · Feb 17, 2023

The tech CEO behind the Super Bowl ad warning against self-driving tech says Tesla's recall shows it's acknowledging flaws: ‘Achieved our goal’

Arch-critic Dan O'Dowd blasts the proposed regulatory fix as woefully inadequate, but U.S. traffic safety authorities see only a limited risk to drivers.

Fortune · Feb 17, 2023

Tesla Will Recall Over 360,000 Cars With FSD Beta That “May Cause Crashes”

Every single Tesla out there that has Full Self-Driving (FSD) Beta active is affected and will get a software update.

InsideEVs · Feb 17, 2023

An engineering professor warned that people trust self-driving technology so much it’s ‘injuring them or killing them’ a day before Tesla’s massive recall

Professor Missy Cummings said “overtrusting" self-driving tech could lead to accidents.

Fortune · Feb 16, 2023