Tesla is recalling over two million cars due to a partial defect in its Autopilot driver assistance system, following a two-year investigation into crashes during its use.
The recall covers nearly all Tesla vehicles in the US since the feature’s 2015 launch.
Elon Musk’s company plans to address the issue through an over-the-air software update.
The US regulator refers to this update as a recall, though it doesn’t require a dealership visit.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration found shortcomings in preventing driver misuse.
Tesla disagrees with the analysis but will add features to address concerns.
The recall comes after safety concerns raised by a former employee and amidst Tesla’s emphasis on self-driving technology for future growth.
