Tesla has been given a five-week extension to respond to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's (NHTSA) probe into its Full Self-Driving (FSD) system, which has raised concerns over its ability to stop at red lights and avoid oncoming traffic.
The original deadline for Tesla to submit its response was January 19, but the NHTSA has now pushed it back to February 23. The regulator had initially asked Tesla for a comprehensive amount of information about FSD, including data on how often it's used and customer complaints.
As part of its investigation, NHTSA is seeking details on every Tesla produced and sold or leased in the US, as well as cumulative data on how many vehicles are equipped with FSD. The regulator also wants a list of all crashes involving Teslas that have used FSD, including information on alert systems shown to drivers and any modifications made to the system.
Tesla has faced over 60 complaints about FSD ignoring red lights or running into traffic, which is a significant concern for regulators who want to ensure public safety. The NHTSA has warned Tesla of penalties of up to $139 million if it fails to comply with its request for information.
The probe comes as Tesla's CEO Elon Musk has announced plans to phase out the option of buying FSD outright and instead charge owners a monthly fee of $99 to use the system. This change is expected to take effect on February 14.
While Tesla's FSD system is designed to provide autonomous driving capabilities, its performance has been marred by inconsistencies, leading regulators and lawmakers to scrutinize its safety record.
The original deadline for Tesla to submit its response was January 19, but the NHTSA has now pushed it back to February 23. The regulator had initially asked Tesla for a comprehensive amount of information about FSD, including data on how often it's used and customer complaints.
As part of its investigation, NHTSA is seeking details on every Tesla produced and sold or leased in the US, as well as cumulative data on how many vehicles are equipped with FSD. The regulator also wants a list of all crashes involving Teslas that have used FSD, including information on alert systems shown to drivers and any modifications made to the system.
Tesla has faced over 60 complaints about FSD ignoring red lights or running into traffic, which is a significant concern for regulators who want to ensure public safety. The NHTSA has warned Tesla of penalties of up to $139 million if it fails to comply with its request for information.
The probe comes as Tesla's CEO Elon Musk has announced plans to phase out the option of buying FSD outright and instead charge owners a monthly fee of $99 to use the system. This change is expected to take effect on February 14.
While Tesla's FSD system is designed to provide autonomous driving capabilities, its performance has been marred by inconsistencies, leading regulators and lawmakers to scrutinize its safety record.
I'm low-key worried about Tesla's FSD system right now 
. The NHTSA extending the deadline for them to respond to these concerns just shows how serious they're taking this 
. But let's be real, 60+ complaints and it still hasn't gotten it right? That's a huge red flag 
. I'm all for innovation and pushing the boundaries of tech, but safety comes first 
. The fact that Elon Musk is making them charge owners extra to use FSD just adds more pressure 
. What's really going on behind closed doors at Tesla? 
they need to get their act together on the fsd system, 60 complaints is way too many, i dont think $99 a month is gonna cut it either 
what's next, are we gonna have to pay extra to not die in a car crash? 
️! And now they're gonna charge owners $99/month to use it? That's just crazy 
It's like they're playing a game of risk with people's lives 
. And don't even get me started on the penalties... $139 million? That's just a slap in the wrist 
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Tesla needs to get their FSD system together ASAP, 60 complaints already? that's a lot of potential lawsuits 
. February 14th can't come soon enough if they're gonna start charging us monthly fees to use it 
I mean, who wouldn't want to make billions of dollars on autonomous driving technology? But seriously, we need to make sure public safety is the top priority here. Tesla's decision to roll out FSD without proper testing and regulation raises some serious red flags 
. Elon Musk might be pushing the boundaries of innovation, but he needs to do it responsibly too 
. I'm not against competition or entrepreneurship, but we need stricter regulations in place to protect consumers and ensure that tech companies are held accountable for their actions.
. It's time to put the 'self-driving' part aside and think about public safety first 
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The NHTSA is basically doing our due diligence to make sure these things aren't gonna be flying off into traffic or ignoring red lights. It's about public safety, you know? 
. and now they're charging owners $99 a month to use it? that just seems like price gouging 
. The fact that they need so much info from every single Tesla produced in the US is just mind-boggling! 
in 2 weeks lol. i think it's crazy that they have to give so much info about their fsd system, like every single car produced and sold in the us... that's a lot of data 
. i mean, who wants to pay $99 extra every month just for autonomy? lol. i guess this is all part of the testing and approval process, but it's still kinda weird 
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It's not like it's a big deal or anything... although, 60 complaints is kinda a lot, so maybe they should've acted sooner.