The Latest Breaking News from NHTSA

Safety regulator opens third Tesla probe in 6 months

This probe is for vehicles unexpected braking while at highway speeds in autopilot.

Axios · Feb 17, 2022

Tesla "Phantom Braking" Under NHTSA Investigation

NHTSA is investigating over 400,000 Model Y and Model 3 vehicles from 2021 and 2022 model years to learn if the alleged braking concerns are a safety issue.

InsideEVs · Feb 17, 2022

Elon Musk Likens NHTSA To The “Fun Police” After Boombox Recall

The Tesla CEO clearly doesn’t agree with the deactivation of the Boombox feature through an over-the-air update and he expressed it, as usual, on Twitter.

InsideEVs · Feb 17, 2022

NHTSA Recall Clarifies Tesla Heat Pump Issue, Software Fix Coming

Tesla owners in cold climates are having problems related to a loss of heat and defrosting in cold weather. NHTSA has investigated, and the fix is underway.

InsideEVs · Feb 9, 2022

Park outside: Hyundai, Kia recall vehicles due to fire risk

Hyundai and Kia are tellilng the owners of nearly 485,000 vehicles in the U.S. to park them outdoors because they can catch fire

The Independent UK · Feb 8, 2022

5 Best Car Seats For Toddlers (2022 Guide)

We tested top brands to determine which toddler car seats stand out above the competition.

Motor1 · Feb 6, 2022

Tesla Drivers Report Increase In Phantom Braking, NHTSA Involved

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is currently evaluating multiple complaints from Tesla drivers related to an increase in phantom braking.

InsideEVs · Feb 4, 2022

Tesla Is Under NHTSA Scrutiny for 'Phantom Braking' Issues At High Speeds

Tesla Inc’s (NASDAQ: TSLA) electric cars are being reviewed by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for "phantom braking" issues, Bloomberg News

Benzinga · Feb 3, 2022

Last Year's 'Staggering Increase in Traffic Fatalities' Reflects Increased Driving After a Pandemic-Related Drop

While the fatality rate rose substantially in 2020, it remained essentially the same in 2021.

Reason · Feb 2, 2022

Tesla will drop self-driving feature that runs stop signs

Tesla Inc. is disabling a feature of its so-called Full Self-Driving system that permitted its vehicles to slowly roll through intersections without coming to a complete halt when no other cars or pedestrians were present.

Tribune News Service · Feb 1, 2022