NHTSA Autopilot Investigation and Recall Follow-up
Summary
NHTSA investigated Autopilot after crashes, ultimately linking 13 fatal crashes to misuse of the system. Tesla issued an over-the-air fix; NHTSA closed the original defect investigation in April 2024.
Outcome
Mixed: the primary investigation was closed, but a separate inquiry into whether Tesla’s remedy is effective remains open.
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Reviewed Jun 10, 2026ElonFacts.org. (2026). NHTSA Autopilot Investigation and Recall Follow-up. Retrieved from https://elonfacts.org/record/nhtsa-autopilot-investigation
"NHTSA Autopilot Investigation and Recall Follow-up." ElonFacts.org, Jun 10, 2026, https://elonfacts.org/record/nhtsa-autopilot-investigation.
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https://elonfacts.org/record/nhtsa-autopilot-investigation