Government Accountability

Tesla’s Self-Driving Claims Under Scrutiny as Safety Investigation Widens

By Economics Desk | January 16, 2026

As Tesla faces intensified federal investigation over its so-called ‘full self-driving’ technology, questions mount about the safety and accountability of hands-off driving claims that put American lives at risk.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has granted Tesla an extension to respond to serious allegations that its “full self-driving” (FSD) system has repeatedly broken traffic laws, running red lights and even driving on the wrong side of roads. This extension underscores growing regulatory pressure on Tesla and CEO Elon Musk to clarify the risks posed by their much-touted autonomous driving technology. Since October, the federal agency has been investigating complaints from drivers and witnesses citing erratic behavior from Tesla vehicles equipped with FSD. The probe now covers nearly 3 million cars nationwide—effectively every Tesla using this Level 2...

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