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.