The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is reviewing Tesla’s self-certification process for its steering-wheel-free Cybercab, examining whether the vehicle complies with current U.S. safety regulations for automated robotaxis. The audit follows concerns about whether the model meets existing standards designed for traditional driver-operated vehicles. Regulators are assessing whether Tesla’s approach aligns with federal requirements for autonomous driving systems. The scrutiny comes as the company pushes forward with plans to deploy the Cybercab in urban environments.
NHTSA is auditing how Tesla self-certified the steering-wheel-free Cybercab under existing US safety standards for automated robotaxis.
