NHTSA Investigates Tesla Over Delayed Autopilot Crash Reporting

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has launched a new investigation into Tesla over delays in reporting crashes involving its Autopilot and Full Self-Driving (FSD) systems. Under a 2021 order, Tesla is required to report such incidents within one to five days of notification, but the agency found multiple cases where reports were submitted several months late. Tesla attributed these delays to a system error, which they claim to have fixed, but NHTSA is conducting an audit to determine the cause, scope, and whether adequate mitigation measures have been implemented. This probe adds to previous investigations into Tesla’s driver assistance technologies, including ones related to the Actually Smart Summon feature and fatal crashes involving FSD. NHTSA's scrutiny reflects ongoing concerns about the safety and transparency of Tesla’s advanced driver assistance systems and their compliance with federal reporting requirements. The agency continues to evaluate Tesla’s reporting practices as part of its broader oversight of automated driving systems.