Tesla’s automated lane altering system, often called Autopilot, is being probed by German regulators, newspaper Bild am Sonntag reported Sunday, citing a spokesperson for the company.

The Kraftfahrt-Bundesamt (Federal Motor Transport Authority) is reportedly assessing whether or not the know-how, which Tesla gives as an improve, is protected to make use of on German roads.

The regulator can also be in talks with the Netherlands’ car company, which is chargeable for approving car use throughout Europe, based on the report.

Tesla and the KBA didn’t instantly reply to a CNBC request for remark.

Tesla’s automated driving know-how is going through growing scrutiny world wide following a collection of deadly accidents.

Final week, the Nationwide Freeway Visitors Security Administration within the U.S. launched its second probe into a possible Autopilot fault after customers complained of “phantom breaking” at excessive speeds.

The KBA launched a separate probe final January into doable security dangers of the touchscreen within the middle console of assorted Tesla fashions.