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Federal regulators have launched a sweeping new investigation into Tesla\u2019s Full Self-Driving (FSD) system after a wave of incidents involving cars that ran red lights, drove on the wrong side of the road, and crashed \u2014 raising fresh questions about the safety of Elon Musk\u2019s driver-assistance technology.<\/p>\n

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The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) said the investigation covers 58 incidents tied to the FSD software, which resulted in more than a dozen crashes, multiple fires, and nearly two dozen injuries, The Associated Press\u00a0reported.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe ultimate question is, \u2018Does the software work?\u2019\u201d said Seth Goldstein, a Morningstar analyst with a sell rating on Tesla stock.<\/p>\n

Ross Gerber, a money manager and longtime Tesla investor, said the company\u2019s aggressive rollout of self-driving technology has effectively turned public roads into a live experiment.<\/p>\n

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\u201cThe world has become a giant testing ground for Elon\u2019s concept of full self-driving, and it\u2019s not working,\u201d Gerber said.<\/p>\n

The probe adds to several ongoing federal investigations into Tesla\u2019s driver-assistance systems, which could jeopardize Musk\u2019s vision of turning millions of existing Teslas into fully autonomous vehicles through software updates.<\/p>\n

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Musk has promised that hundreds of thousands of driverless Tesla taxis will operate in major U.S. cities by the end of next year. That timeline is now in doubt as regulators intensify scrutiny over FSD\u2019s performance and safety record.<\/p>\n

According to NHTSA, the new probe affects roughly 2.9 million Tesla vehicles equipped with Full Self-Driving software. The agency said many drivers involved in recent accidents reported that the vehicles gave no warning before performing unexpected or unsafe maneuvers.<\/p>\n

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Tesla maintains that the system is not designed to operate without human supervision and that drivers are required to remain attentive and ready to intervene at all times.<\/p>\n

The announcement sent Tesla stock down nearly 3% before it recovered to close off 0.7%.<\/p>\n

The automaker has faced a series of safety-related inquiries in recent years. In 2024, NHTSA opened an investigation into 2.4 million Teslas over driver-assistance failures in fog and low-visibility conditions, including a fatal pedestrian crash. Earlier this year, regulators examined Tesla\u2019s \u201csummon\u201d feature after multiple parking-lot collisions, and another investigation in August focused on delayed crash reporting.<\/p>\n

That same month, a Miami jury found Tesla partly liable in a 2019 crash involving its Autopilot system, awarding victims more than $240 million in damages. Tesla said it would appeal the verdict.<\/p>\n

Gerber, who has publicly sparred with Musk over Tesla\u2019s management and messaging, said the company\u2019s branding is part of the problem.<\/p>\n

\u201cThey have to take responsibility for the fact that the software doesn\u2019t work right,\u201d Gerber said. \u201cElon can deal with his ego issues, or someone needs to tell him, \u2018Hey, you keep causing accidents with this stuff. Maybe put it on test tracks until it works.\u2019\u201d<\/p>\n

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Tesla\u2019s Full Self-Driving system remains classified as Level 2 driver-assistance \u2014 meaning it still requires constant driver supervision \u2014 though Musk has long touted plans to move toward full autonomy. The company rolled out a new version of the software this week and is testing a vastly upgraded system that, Musk says, will eliminate the need for human intervention.<\/p>\n

Meanwhile, Tesla faces new financial and reputational pressures. Sales growth has slowed sharply as competitors undercut the company with cheaper, high-quality electric vehicles.<\/p>\n

In Europe, Tesla has seen a consumer backlash over Musk\u2019s vocal support for President Trump and right-wing candidates. Chinese rival BYD has gained ground with lower-cost models, while Ford, Rivian, and other automakers have begun matching Tesla\u2019s range and performance at competitive prices.<\/p>\n

In response, Musk announced new budget versions of the Model Y and Model 3, but investors reacted negatively, sending Tesla shares down 4.5%.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe story is catching up with the stock,\u201d Goldstein said. \u201cInvestors are starting to realize that execution \u2014 not hype \u2014 is what matters.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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