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US regulator opens probe into Tesla's self-certification of Cybercab robotaxis

NHTSA opened an investigation into whether Tesla adequately self-certified its autonomous Cybercab robotaxi for federal safety standards.

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The U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) opened an investigation on Friday to determine whether Tesla adequately self-certified its autonomous Cybercab robotaxi for compliance with federal motor vehicle safety standards. [1] Tesla has started offering rides in Austin using its Cybercab vehicle. [2] The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration announced on 2026-09-04 that it is opening an investigation into whether Tesla's new steering-wheel-free Cybercabs comply with federal safety rules. [3] Tesla introduced the Cybercab, a robotaxi designed from scratch to operate without a human driver, steering wheel, or pedals. [4] NHTSA is examining the process and technical data Tesla used to demonstrate compliance with federal safety standards for up to 1,000 Cybercabs. [5] NHTSA noted that the Cybercab lacks conventional manual controls such as a steering wheel, brake pedal, accelerator pedal, and mirrors. [6] Tesla began commercial deployment of a small number of two-seat Cybercabs in Austin, Texas on Thursday. [7] CEO Elon Musk stated that the Cybercab is key to transforming Tesla into a dominant force in driverless vehicles. [8] According to a statement on the regulator's website, the audit aims to determine the technical data and processes Tesla used to certify the Cybercab and identify any inherent issues. [9] Federal regulations currently mandate the presence of steering wheels and pedals for commercial vehicle operations unless a specific exemption is granted, which Tesla has not sought. [10] Tesla notified the agency that it certified the Cybercab as compliant with applicable standards and planned to expand its deployment to more vehicles and locations. [11] Tesla is facing several other federal investigations into the safety of its self-driving software, including probes into crashes in low-visibility conditions and incidents where partial self-driving software caused vehicles to run red lights or drive on the wrong side of the road. [12]
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  1. The U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) opened an investigation on Friday to determine whether Tesla adequately self-certified its autonomous Cybercab robotaxi for compliance with federal motor vehicle safety standards. · Diario La republica
  2. Tesla has started offering rides in Austin using its Cybercab vehicle. · indiatimes.comIndia
  3. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration announced on 2026-09-04 that it is opening an investigation into whether Tesla's new steering-wheel-free Cybercabs comply with federal safety rules. · WJXT News4JAX
  4. Tesla introduced the Cybercab, a robotaxi designed from scratch to operate without a human driver, steering wheel, or pedals. · El Colombiano
  5. NHTSA is examining the process and technical data Tesla used to demonstrate compliance with federal safety standards for up to 1,000 Cybercabs. · Diario La republica
  6. NHTSA noted that the Cybercab lacks conventional manual controls such as a steering wheel, brake pedal, accelerator pedal, and mirrors. · Diario La republica
  7. Tesla began commercial deployment of a small number of two-seat Cybercabs in Austin, Texas on Thursday. · Diario La republica
  8. CEO Elon Musk stated that the Cybercab is key to transforming Tesla into a dominant force in driverless vehicles. · indiatimes.comIndia
  9. According to a statement on the regulator's website, the audit aims to determine the technical data and processes Tesla used to certify the Cybercab and identify any inherent issues. · El Economista
  10. Federal regulations currently mandate the presence of steering wheels and pedals for commercial vehicle operations unless a specific exemption is granted, which Tesla has not sought. · El Economista
  11. Tesla notified the agency that it certified the Cybercab as compliant with applicable standards and planned to expand its deployment to more vehicles and locations. · El Economista
  12. Tesla is facing several other federal investigations into the safety of its self-driving software, including probes into crashes in low-visibility conditions and incidents where partial self-driving software caused vehicles to run red lights or drive on the wrong side of the road. · WJXT News4JAX
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