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Senators Press NHTSA to Probe Tesla FSD Over Reported Railroad-Crossing Failures

The request follows reports of Tesla’s system missing active rail crossings, with NHTSA now collecting incident data.

A Pennsylvania towing company was called to assist Sinking Spring Borough and Western Berks Fire Department moving a Tesla that had come to rest on active railroad tracks.
A logo is pictured on an electric car at the Tesla Inc. vehicle facility in Costa Mesa, California, U.S., November 1, 2023. REUTERS/Mike Blake/File Photo
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Overview

  • Sens. Edward Markey and Richard Blumenthal urged a formal investigation into Full Self-Driving after driver videos and complaints described near-misses at tracks.
  • The senators asked regulators to consider limiting the feature to specific conditions and to require less misleading branding than “Full Self-Driving.”
  • NHTSA confirmed receipt of the letter and said it is gathering information, and it previously opened a 2024 inquiry into FSD crashes in reduced visibility.
  • Evidence cited includes NBC News’ documentation and a 2024 Ohio clip showing a Tesla in FSD striking a crossing arm after failing to detect a moving train.
  • Tesla has not provided a detailed response; Elon Musk signaled an imminent FSD software update, with no details on whether it addresses rail-crossing behavior.