Tesla is currently under investigation by the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) for potential securities and wire fraud related to its self-driving vehicle claims. This investigation, involving federal prosecutors in Washington and San Francisco, is focused on whether Tesla, particularly CEO Elon Musk, misled consumers, investors, and regulators about the company’s autonomous vehicle capabilities.
Despite Musk’s repeated assurances that fully autonomous vehicles are imminent, Tesla’s current features, such as Autopilot and Full Self-Driving (FSD), require drivers to remain attentive, with hands on the wheel and eyes on the road. Tesla vehicles utilizing these systems have been involved in multiple recalls and hundreds of accidents, some fatal. The most recent recall, which affects all Tesla cars sold to date, is now under investigation due to its failure to prevent driver misuse and correct previously identified issues.
The probe also includes the company’s vehicle range claims, as many Tesla customers have reported discrepancies between the stated and actual range of their vehicles. Additionally, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is investigating whether Tesla misrepresented its self-driving technology in its communications.
In its latest securities filing, Tesla acknowledged receiving multiple subpoenas and information requests from both the SEC and DOJ. However, the company asserts that no government agency has found any wrongdoing thus far.
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