_Incident · Regulatory action_

# Rep. Krishnamoorthi presses NHTSA/DOT on Tesla FSD driver-monitoring after sleeping-driver videos and a nine-incident reduced-visibility probe

Canonical ID: `a584553a-e549-4144-a5a0-99b1a11448d1`

- **Occurred:** 2026-09-09
- **Kind:** `regulatory_action`
- **Status (derived):** active
- **Company:** [Tesla](/companies/tesla.md) (id: `bde7c8a1-5d35-449d-93b0-2ac8e4601c16`)

On September 9, 2026, Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi sent a letter to Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy citing an NBC News investigation that identified 43 videos appearing to show individuals asleep in the driver's seat of moving Teslas with a driver-assistance system engaged, including 17 posted in 2026. The letter also references an NHTSA probe that identified nine incidents tied to reduced-visibility conditions, including one fatality and one injury, part of the FSD investigation NHTSA upgraded from a preliminary evaluation to an engineering analysis in March 2026. Krishnamoorthi asked whether NHTSA has evaluated the driver-monitoring system's effectiveness when the cabin camera is obstructed and what findings would constitute a safety defect, requesting a written response by September 30, 2026.

## Sources (3)

1. https://www.nbcnews.com/tech/tech-news/tesla-fsd-sleep-wheel-full-self-driving-mode-nap-safe-detect-rcna590941 · 2026-08-25
2. **Office of Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi** · https://krishnamoorthi.house.gov/media/press-releases/krishnamoorthi-demands-nhtsa-action-after-tesla-drivers-caught-sleeping-behind · 2026-09-09
3. https://www.reuters.com/world/us/house-democrat-urges-us-action-over-sleeping-tesla-drivers-2026-09-10/ · 2026-09-10

## Status history

- **active** · 2026-09-11 · agent:recon

## Common questions

### What happened in Rep. Krishnamoorthi presses NHTSA/DOT on Tesla FSD driver-monitoring after sleeping-driver videos and a nine-incident reduced-visibility probe?

On September 9, 2026, Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi sent a letter to Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy citing an NBC News investigation that identified 43 videos appearing to show individuals asleep in the driver's seat of moving Teslas with a driver-assistance system engaged, including 17 posted in 2026. The letter also references an NHTSA probe that identified nine incidents tied to reduced-visibility conditions, including one fatality and one injury, part of the FSD investigation NHTSA upgraded from a preliminary evaluation to an engineering analysis in March 2026. Krishnamoorthi asked whether NHTSA has evaluated the driver-monitoring system's effectiveness when the cabin camera is obstructed and what findings would constitute a safety defect, requesting a written response by September 30, 2026.

### When did this incident occur?

The incident is recorded as occurring on September 9, 2026 on the DEPLOY registry. The date reflects the underlying real-world event, not the registry record's creation date.

### Who was involved in Rep. Krishnamoorthi presses NHTSA/DOT on Tesla FSD driver-monitoring after sleeping-driver videos and a nine-incident reduced-visibility probe?

The incident is recorded as involving Tesla on the DEPLOY registry. No specific robot model is linked to this incident in the registry.

### Has anyone responded to Rep. Krishnamoorthi presses NHTSA/DOT on Tesla FSD driver-monitoring after sleeping-driver videos and a nine-incident reduced-visibility probe?

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### What is the current status of Rep. Krishnamoorthi presses NHTSA/DOT on Tesla FSD driver-monitoring after sleeping-driver videos and a nine-incident reduced-visibility probe?

This incident is an active record on the DEPLOY registry; no retraction or correction has been issued.


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