• News
    • Tech
    • Lifestyle
    • Business
    • Opinion
    • Premium
  • Reviews
  • Events
    • Nigeria
    • South Africa
  • Tools
    • Price Guide
    • Find your idea car
    • Car valuation
    • Sell your car
    • Car insurance quote
    • Locate a dealer
    • Deals
  • For Sale
    • New Cars for sale
    • Cheap Cars for sale
    • Bikes for sale
    • Trucks for sale
    • Boats for sale
    • Jets for sale in Africa
    • Cars under 5m
    • EV in Nigeria
    • EV in South Africa
Wednesday, August 27, 2025
  • Login
Auto Journal Africa
  • News
    • Tech
    • Lifestyle
    • Business
    • Opinion
    • Premium
  • Reviews
  • Events
    • Nigeria
    • South Africa
  • Tools
    • Price Guide
    • Find your idea car
    • Car valuation
    • Sell your car
    • Car insurance quote
    • Locate a dealer
    • Deals
  • For Sale
    • New Cars for sale
    • Cheap Cars for sale
    • Bikes for sale
    • Trucks for sale
    • Boats for sale
    • Jets for sale in Africa
    • Cars under 5m
    • EV in Nigeria
    • EV in South Africa
Ask Autojorunal AI
No Result
View All Result
  • News
    • Tech
    • Lifestyle
    • Business
    • Opinion
    • Premium
  • Reviews
  • Events
    • Nigeria
    • South Africa
  • Tools
    • Price Guide
    • Find your idea car
    • Car valuation
    • Sell your car
    • Car insurance quote
    • Locate a dealer
    • Deals
  • For Sale
    • New Cars for sale
    • Cheap Cars for sale
    • Bikes for sale
    • Trucks for sale
    • Boats for sale
    • Jets for sale in Africa
    • Cars under 5m
    • EV in Nigeria
    • EV in South Africa
No Result
View All Result
Morning News
No Result
View All Result
Home Electric Vehicles

U.S. investigates Tesla’s 2 million vehicle recall over autopilot lapses.

David Ijaseun by David Ijaseun
April 26, 2024
in Electric Vehicles, News
0
Tesla autopilot
1.1k
SHARES
12.5k
VIEWS
Share on FacebookShare on Twitter

The U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) announced on Friday that it has initiated an investigation into the adequacy of Tesla’s recall of over 2 million vehicles, which was announced in December last year to implement new Autopilot safety measures.

The agency expressed concerns regarding crash incidents that occurred after vehicles received the recall software update, along with preliminary test results of the remedied vehicles. This probe follows the closure of a nearly three-year investigation into Autopilot, during which NHTSA found evidence suggesting that Tesla’s driver engagement system was insufficient for the system’s permissive operating capabilities, resulting in a significant safety gap.

READ ALSO

Nigeria opens new auto training center in Lagos to drive electric vehicle growth

Suzuki to invest $8bn into India as first EV rolls off Gujarat plant

“While Tesla has issued software updates to address some of these issues, they have not been officially included in the recall nor recognised as remedies for potentially hazardous defects,” NHTSA said.

In December, Tesla announced its largest-ever recall, covering approximately 2.03 million vehicles in the U.S., aimed at enhancing driver attention while using its advanced driver assistance system. However, NHTSA’s latest investigation focuses on Tesla Model Y, X, S, 3, and Cybertruck vehicles equipped with Autopilot produced between 2012 and 2024.

Tesla had previously acknowledged that its Autopilot system controls might not effectively prevent driver misuse, thereby increasing the risk of accidents. Notably, NHTSA’s Autopilot safety investigation, initiated in August 2021, identified at least 13 crashes involving Tesla vehicles, resulting in fatalities or severe injuries, where driver misuse of the system was apparent.

Additionally, NHTSA raised concerns about Tesla’s branding of Autopilot, suggesting that the name might lead drivers to overestimate the system’s capabilities, potentially fostering overreliance on automation.

Also, Consumer Reports, in February, criticised Tesla’s recall update for not adequately addressing safety concerns highlighted by NHTSA, urging the agency to mandate stronger measures. The nonprofit organization stated that Tesla’s recall primarily addressed minor inconveniences rather than resolving underlying safety issues.

Tesla’s Autopilot system is designed to assist with steering, acceleration, and braking within a lane, with enhanced capabilities for highway lane changes. However, NHTSA’s investigation proved the need for improved driver engagement and usage controls to mitigate foreseeable misuse of the system.

In response to NHTSA’s findings, Tesla committed to deploying an over-the-air software update to enhance controls and alerts, emphasizing the importance of driver responsibility while Autopilot is engaged. Nonetheless, the investigation signals ongoing scrutiny of Tesla’s autonomous driving technology and the necessity for robust safety measures to prevent accidents and ensure public safety.

Read more on Tesla’s shares falling 4% amid global price cuts, concerns over margins

Tags: Around the worldelectric vehiclesTesla

Related Posts

electric vehicle training
Africa

Nigeria opens new auto training center in Lagos to drive electric vehicle growth

August 27, 2025
Suzuki to invest $8bn into India as first EV rolls off Gujarat plant
Electric Vehicles

Suzuki to invest $8bn into India as first EV rolls off Gujarat plant

August 26, 2025
Car loans in South Africa
News

Short relief, long pain: Why car loans cost 36% more in South Africa

August 26, 2025
Turkish yacht designer Halit Yukay
Business

Body believed to be missing yacht designer Halit Yukay found in Sea of Marmara

August 26, 2025
2025 Gulf superyacht Summit
News

Lürssen and P&O Marinas sign on as key sponsors for Gulf Superyacht Summit 2025

August 26, 2025
Driver survives triple lightning strike as electric cars defy old myths
Electric Vehicles

Driver survives triple lightning strike as electric cars defy old myths

August 26, 2025
Next Post
Boeing 737 max [Photo Credit BusinessInsider]

Boeing edged closer to junk status as S&P lowers credit rating outlook

POPULAR NEWS

Inferno at Toyota 1000 Desert Race consumes 49 cars

Inferno at Toyota 1000 Desert Race consumes 49 cars

July 3, 2023
Mobius Motors

Mobius Motors: Rising taxes, competition ends Kenyan SUV maker’s journey

August 7, 2024
Autojournal car race

Get ready for the biggest RACE show this December in Nigeria

August 12, 2024
From style to sustainability: How Geely Auto is shaping the future of luxury vehicles

From style to sustainability: How Geely Auto is shaping the future of luxury vehicles

October 25, 2024
Oyo State Governor gifts Saheed Osupa Toyota Prado SUV worth ₦70M 

Oyo State Governor gifts Saheed Osupa Toyota Prado SUV worth ₦70M 

August 22, 2023

EDITOR'S PICK

South Africa’s auto industry

South Africa’s auto industry gets 12-month steel lifeline

February 22, 2025
Volkswagen electric vehicles [Volkswagen Group China]

Volkswagen plans to spend $2.7 bn in China for more electric vehicles

April 11, 2024
2025 Tiguan

Volkswagen proposes 14% wage hike and profit sharing for Tennessee workers

December 12, 2024
Chinese-made cars in U.S.

Biden’s final blow: U.S. bans most Chinese cars over security fears

January 14, 2025

About

Auto Journal Africa is the leading online and print magazine for automobiles in Africa.

Follow us

Recent Posts

  • The last Samurai: Nissan ends GT-R R35 production after 18 years
  • Blume to quit Porsche CEO role amid investor pressure, shares fall 45% since IPO
  • Nigeria opens new auto training center in Lagos to drive electric vehicle growth
  • Stellantis has paid $773m in fuel economy penalties since 2018

Links

  • Privacy Policy
  • About Us
  • Contact Us
  • News
  • Reviews
  • Events
  • Tools
  • For Sale

© 2023 Auto Journal

No Result
View All Result
  • News
    • Tech
    • Lifestyle
    • Business
    • Opinion
    • Premium
  • Reviews
  • Events
    • Nigeria
    • South Africa
  • Tools
    • Price Guide
    • Find your idea car
    • Car valuation
    • Sell your car
    • Car insurance quote
    • Locate a dealer
    • Deals
  • For Sale
    • New Cars for sale
    • Cheap Cars for sale
    • Bikes for sale
    • Trucks for sale
    • Boats for sale
    • Jets for sale in Africa
    • Cars under 5m
    • EV in Nigeria
    • EV in South Africa

© 2023 Auto Journal

Welcome Back!

Login to your account below

Forgotten Password?

Retrieve your password

Please enter your username or email address to reset your password.

Log In