Tesla recalling nearly 363,000 vehicles equipped with 'Full Self-Driving'

More than 360,000 Tesla's recalled over concerns that its self-driving beta software can increase the risk of a crash. NHTSA, which regulates road safety, saying the software allows a vehicle to exceed speed limits or travel through intersections in an unlawful or unpredictable manner. At issue, certain Teslas made between 2016 and 2023, including the Model S, X, 3 and Y. People say these 2019 photos show the aftermath of a crash on a Connecticut highway involving a Tesla in autopilot mode. And in 2018, a deadly crash. A Tesla engaged in autopilot struck a concrete barrier on a highway. Tesla will send a free software update to each car.

CEO Elon Musk taking issue with the word recall, tweeting that using the word for an over-the-air software update is just flat wrong. Tesla is currently under a Justice Department investigation over claims that its cars can drive themselves, with NHTSA investigating over a dozen cases of Teslas crashing into emergency vehicles allegedly triggered by flashing lights.