Tesla is recalling nearly all of the vehicles it sold in the U.S., about 2 million across its model lineup, to fix a defective system that’s supposed to ensure drivers are paying attention when they use Autopilot.
Documents posted Wednesday by U.S. safety regulators say the company will send out a software update to fix the problems.
The recall comes after a two-year investigation by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration into a series of crashes that happened while the Autopilot partially automated driving system was in use. Some were deadly.
The investigation found Autopilot's method of making sure that drivers are paying attention can be inadequate and can lead to “foreseeable misuse of the system.”
The recall covers models Y, S, 3 and X produced between Oct. 5, 2012, and Dec. 7 of this year. Although, update for the defect is available, If you own a Tesla with one of these models, ensure to contact them for instructions on how to proceed.