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News July 2, 2026 0 comments on NHTSA Closes Tesla Phantom Braking Investigation After Four Years

NHTSA Closes Tesla Phantom Braking Investigation After Four Years

by Matt Wilson

One of the longest running investigations involving Tesla’s driver assistance technology has officially come to an end. The U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has closed its four-year investigation into reports of unexpected braking […]

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News June 11, 2025 0 comments on Tesla Faces New Lawsuits in France and Australia for Very Different Reasons

Tesla Faces New Lawsuits in France and Australia for Very Different Reasons

by Matt Wilson

Tesla is facing new legal challenges on two continents, with lawsuits filed in both France and Australia that highlight the vastly different concerns of customers in each country. While French Tesla owners are taking issue […]

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News January 10, 2023 0 comments on Tesla ‘Phantom Braking’ leads to new class action lawsuit

Tesla ‘Phantom Braking’ leads to new class action lawsuit

by Darryn John

Two Tesla owners in North Carolina have filed a class action lawsuit against Tesla claiming their vehicles suffer from a brake defect, otherwise known as ‘phantom braking.’ The lawsuit alleges the automaker has been aware […]

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News August 30, 2022 0 comments on Tesla owner files proposed class action lawsuit over phantom braking

Tesla owner files proposed class action lawsuit over phantom braking

by Darryn John

While the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) continues to investigate claims of phantom braking in Tesla vehicles, one owner is taking matters into his own hands and suing the automaker over the issue. Jose […]

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News June 3, 2022 0 comments on NHTSA requests more information from Tesla by June 20 on ‘phantom braking’ probe

NHTSA requests more information from Tesla by June 20 on ‘phantom braking’ probe

by Darryn John

The U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has requested more information from Tesla as the agency continues their probe of “phantom braking.” In February the NHTSA launched an investigation into the alleged issue after […]

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News February 17, 2022 0 comments on Tesla phantom braking complaints result in NHTSA investigation

Tesla phantom braking complaints result in NHTSA investigation

by Darryn John

The U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has its eyes on Tesla yet again, this time over concerns of phantom braking in some Model 3 and Model Y vehicles. Last month we told you […]

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News February 2, 2022 0 comments on NHTSA data shows increase in Tesla ‘phantom braking’ reports

NHTSA data shows increase in Tesla ‘phantom braking’ reports

by Darryn John

The number of incidents involving Tesla vehicles and ‘phantom braking’ have increased substantially in recent months. Phantom braking is when the vehicle brakes unexpectedly and for no apparent reason while on Autopilot. According to a […]

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