Federal transportation safety officials have concluded their investigation into potential defects affecting more than 2.26 million Tesla vehicles, determining there are no safety concerns related to the complaint.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration announced Friday it was dismissing a complaint filed in March 2023 that raised concerns about Tesla’s driving controls potentially causing drivers to accidentally press the wrong pedal, which could result in unexpected acceleration. The complaint specifically pointed to features like one-pedal driving as potentially confusing to drivers.
According to NHTSA officials, their investigation turned up minimal relevant incidents and confirmed that the vehicles operated as designed, showing no indication of safety defects or risks to drivers.
Tesla representatives have not yet provided a statement regarding the agency’s decision to close the investigation.
