US senators are calling on the US auto safety regulator, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), to review Tesla’s reported data for its “Full Self-Driving” driver-assistance system and to assess whether the figures comply with federal reporting rules. The request follows a Reuters report cited by the senators, which alleges that Tesla’s safety statistics may be presented in a way that makes performance appear better than it is. According to the report described by the senators, the company compares severe crashes with a broader set of accidents and contrasts data from newer vehicles with that of older models, which they say could distort risk estimates. The senators set a July 7 deadline for NHTSA to complete the review and determine whether Tesla’s reporting approach meets requirements and can be independently verified. Their position is that stronger or clarified reporting standards may be needed so that public claims about safety can be reliably checked. The outlets describe the action as a request for regulatory scrutiny rather than an immediate finding of wrongdoing.
US senators demand review of Tesla “Full Self-Driving” safety data by July 7
US senators are calling on the US auto safety regulator, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), to review Tesla’s reported data for its “Full Self-Driving” driver-assistance syste...
- US senators ask NHTSA to review Tesla’s reported safety data for its “Full Self-Driving” system.
- The senators cite a Reuters report alleging Tesla’s statistics may be framed in a way that inflates safety results.
- The allegations described include comparing severe crashes to all accidents and using newer-vehicle data versus older-vehicle data.
- The senators set a July 7 deadline for the regulator’s review.
- They call for stricter, more verifiable reporting so public safety claims can be independently assessed.
US senators are demanding the auto safety regulator investigate Tesla's "Full Self-Driving" claims. Citing a Reuters report, they allege Tesla manipulates data, comparing severe crashes to all accidents and newer cars to older ones, to inflate safety figures. The senators want stricter reporting rules to ensure public safety claims are verifiable.
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