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Tesla has issued a recall of its Full Self-Driving software, which is an advanced driver-assistance system.
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Federal safety regulators have warned that the software could lead to unsafe behavior around intersections and cause crashes.
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The recall affects certain 2016–2023 Model S, Model X; 2017–2023 Model 3; and 2020–2023 Model Y vehicles equipped with Full Self-Driving Beta (FSD Beta) software or those pending installation.
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Up to 362,758 vehicles equipped with the software may be affected by the recall.
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Tesla will release an over-the-air software update to fix the issue, free of charge.
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Tesla vehicles come standard with a driver-assistance system called Autopilot, and owners can purchase the full self-driving feature for an additional $15,000.
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The FSD feature includes several automated driving features, but it still requires the driver to be ready to take control at all times.
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The FSD Beta system may allow the vehicle to act unsafe around intersections, according to the recall notice.
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The issue was discovered during the NHTSA’s engineering analysis and testing of the system, and it was found that Tesla’s Autosteer on City Streets feature led to an unreasonable risk to motor vehicle safety.
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Tesla launched a recall to repair those defects, as required by law and after discussions with the NHTSA.