Federal Probe Questions Effectiveness of Tesla Autopilot Recall After Continued Crashes

Recent investigations reveal Tesla's Autopilot system linked to hundreds of crashes, including fatalities, raising concerns over the technology's safety and oversight.

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.