The Latest Breaking News from NHTSA

Tesla recalls all of its ‘budget’ Cybertrucks over fears that the wheels might fall off

Off-road EV faces recall over faulty brake rotors, but also reveals just how few Tesla actually sold.

TechRadar · May 6

Used Tire Listings Remain Risky Because NHTSA Studies Show Many Are Older Than Recommended

Used tire deals often look like easy wins for drivers trying to save money, but those “savings” can hide serious safety concerns. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) studies highlight a troubling pattern where many used tires exceed recommended age limits. Rubber doesn’t improve with time, even when tread appears…

Clever Dude · May 3

Your Car May Soon Be Monitoring Everything You Do Behind The Wheel

Next year could be the start of a new surveillance era. The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, passed by Congress in 2021, included a statute requiring new cars to have driver-monitoring systems designed to detect impaired drivers. The bill gave automakers three years to develop the technology, which should roll…

Motor1 · Apr 28

Tesla's 'ASS' Is Safe As Feds End Probe Into Remote Control Feature

The NHTSA opened a probe into nearly 2.6 million Tesla EVs in early 2025, after reports of about 100 crashes.

InsideEVs · Apr 7

Dear Tesla Stock Fans, Mark Your Calendars for April 3

Tesla's self-driving/robotaxi offerings are facing significant issues. Is the stock a "Buy" here?

Barchart · Apr 3

Jeep Recalls Over 11,000 Wagoneer S Models For Rear Liftgate Issue

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued a recall notice for the Jeep Wagoneer S. It seems the liftgate hinge covers may have been improperly installed and could detach from the vehicle.

Motor1 · Mar 26

Who Sets the Rules for Assistive Driving Tech

Assistive driving technology, otherwise known as ADAS (Advanced Driver Assistance Systems), can make driving safer and easier.

inkl · Mar 25

A New Regulatory Blow Could Change Tesla’s Outlook

Tesla’s latest regulatory update adds pressure at a time when the stock is already struggling, and puts its AI-driven valuation story under the microscope.

MarketBeat · Mar 23

‘Kids say they take a quick look at TikTok’: a new kind of distracted driving is on the rise

As watching videos, using touchscreens, and even livestreaming behind the wheel become more common, experts warn of increased risk of crashes

The Guardian - US · Mar 23

One-Pedal Driving Isn't A Safety Issue: Feds

The NHTSA found that Tesla's one-pedal driving wasn't the cause behind claims of unintended acceleration, marking it safe from a potential recall.

InsideEVs · Mar 21