The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has identified at least 80 instances in which Tesla's Full Self-Driving (Supervised) software violated road rules by running red lights or crossing into the wrong lane, according to a new letter sent to the automaker this week. NHTSA said in the letter it has received 62 complaints from Tesla drivers, 14 reports submitted by Tesla, and four media reports that describe potential violations. That's up from around 50 violations NHTSA cited when it opened an investigation into the behavior in October. The federal safety agency's Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) is probing whether Tesla's driver assistance software can 'accurately detect and appropriately respond to traffic signals, signs and lane markings,' according to the letter. ODI is also evaluating whether Tesla's software is providing sufficient warnings to drivers in these situations. Tesla's responses are due January 19, 2026. The increase in complaints is notable...
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