Nearly 400,000 Teslas Were Recalled For A Full Self-Driving Beta Software Flaw

According to a recall notice out Thursday, Tesla is voluntarily recalling 362,758 vehicles equipped with its experimental driver-assistance software called Full Self-Driving Beta. In order to resolve the issues, Tesla will update its cars' software over the air.

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A crash may be caused by FSD Beta's ability to: “Act unsafely around intersections,” according to a safety recall report posted on the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's website, including driving straight through intersections in turn-only lanes, entering a stop sign-controlled intersection without stopping completely, or proceeding into an intersection during a steady yellow traffic signal without due caution.

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Also, FSD Beta may have trouble responding correctly to speed limit changes, according to the notice.

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Model S and Model X models from 2016 to 2023, Model 3 models from 2017 to 2023, and Model Y models from 2020 to 2023 were affected.

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A software update delivered over wireless internet can fix safety defects and issues associated with Tesla vehicles, according to Tesla CEO Elon Musk. His tweet on Thursday stated, “The term 'recall' is anachronistic and wrong! ”

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FSD Beta allows Tesla drivers in the U.S. to try out new and unfinished features for driver assistance. Even with Tesla's brand name, Tesla electric cars cannot drive autonomously or safely without a driver at the wheel ready to brake or steer at any moment.

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In order to join the FSD Beta program, owners of Tesla cars with FSD's premium driver assistance system must have the system installed. In the United States, this option currently costs $15,000 upfront or $199 per month. To gain access to FSD Beta, owners must achieve and maintain a high driving-safety score as determined by Tesla software.

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In general, FSD Beta is a collection of newly implemented features that have not yet been fully tested. A Tesla can automatically navigate around complicated city environments, though imperfectly, with autosteer on city streets.

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FSD is Tesla's premium option, but the company does not disclose how many customers subscribe to it. CEO Elon Musk told analysts on the company's last earnings call: "As of now, nearly 400,000 customers in North America have been tested with Full Self-Driving Beta. As the only way consumers can actually test the latest AI-powered autonomy, FSD Beta is a huge milestone for autonomy."

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Under certain operating limitations, the system provides steering, braking, acceleration, and braking support to the driver according to NHTSA and Tesla communications."

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Whenever the feature is engaged, the driver is responsible for maintaining the vehicle's safety by constantly monitoring it and acting as necessary (e.g., steering, braking, or acceleration) to maintain safety.

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As a result of the news, Tesla shares fell 1%, but then quickly rebounded.

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