TeslaWill recall 53,822 U.S. automobiles equipped with Full Self Driving (Beta), which may enable some models to do “rolling stop” at intersections that pose a risk to safety.

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), stated that the recall affects 2016-2022 Model S, Model X and Model X as well as 2017-2022 Model 3 vehicles and 2020-2022 Model Y. NHTSA claims that FSD Beta (also known as FSD Beta) may permit vehicles to pass through intersections at all-way stops without coming to a halt.

NHTSA announced that Tesla will make an over-the air software update which disables “rolling stop”. Tesla has not yet responded to my request for comment.

Tesla announced last week that the US has nearly 60.000 FSD beta cars, up from just a few thousand in September. Tesla is currently testing an improved version of its automated-driving software on public roads. However, the regulator and Tesla have both stated that the features don’t make cars autonomous.

Tesla stated that it did not know of any warranties, accidents, injuries, or deaths related to this recall as of January 27th.

State laws

Tesla informed the agency that it had released an upgraded version of the software on October 20 to include the rolling stop functionality. According to Tesla, the vehicle must travel at least 5.6 miles (9km) an hour and not have pedestrians or cyclists nearby.

This feature appeared to be against state laws that required vehicles to stop completely and asked drivers to sign up for “Assertive” mode. It attracted attention via social media, prompting NHTSA questions about Tesla.

According to a defect report filed with the auto safety agency, Tesla said it met with NHTSA staff on Jan. 10 and Jan. 19 “to discuss the functionality, including operating parameters” and the automaker on Jan. 20 agreed to the recall.

Tesla has recalled almost 12,000 U.S.-sold vehicles since 2017. This recall was for a software update. A communication error may have led to an unintentional activation or false forward-collision warning.

NHTSA stated last week that it sought more information from Tesla as part of its investigation into 580,000 cars. This probe was focused on Tesla’s decision to let passengers play games via the touchscreen at the front.

NHTSA conducted a preliminary evaluation of 2017-2022 Tesla Model 3 S, X and Y cars in December. It looked at the “Passenger play” feature, which the agency stated “may distract drivers and increase the chance of a collision.”

NHTSA launched a safety investigation into Tesla’s Autopilot driver aid system in 765,000 U.S. cars. This was after approximately a dozen accidents involving Tesla vehicles and emergency vehicles. The investigation remains open.