Overview

• Federal regulators report Tesla's Autopilot was involved in 467 crashes, with 13 fatalities, highlighting critical safety gaps.
• NHTSA has initiated a new probe to assess the adequacy of a December recall aimed at fixing Autopilot defects in over 2 million Tesla vehicles.
• Despite the recall, recent incidents, including a fatal crash in Washington, suggest ongoing issues with the system's effectiveness.
• Experts criticize Tesla for misleading marketing and overestimating the capabilities of Autopilot, potentially leading to driver complacency.
• Tesla faces multiple investigations as safety concerns persist, with CEO Elon Musk continuing to push for full autonomy in future models.