Can you believe it? Tesla's self-driving technology is under fire again after reports reveal its vehicles have run red lights and even driven on the wrong side of the road!

The U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has launched an investigation into Tesla's full self-driving (FSD) technology, and it’s no small matter. We're talking about a staggering 58 incidents where Tesla cars violated traffic laws while in FSD mode. Imagine driving down the street, and your car suddenly decides to ignore a red light. That's exactly what many Tesla drivers reported, and alarmingly, they received no warnings from the vehicle.

This inquiry encompasses a whopping 2,882,566 vehicles—essentially every Tesla equipped with this controversial technology. Tesla's FSD comes in two flavors: the Level 2 driver-assistance system that requires the driver to stay vigilant, and a more advanced version that promises to operate without driver intervention, a feature CEO Elon Musk has been teasing for years.

But let’s keep it real—this isn’t the first time Tesla's FSD has been scrutinized. Previous investigations have linked the system to injuries and fatalities. Tesla has repeatedly stressed that their cars cannot drive themselves and that human oversight is crucial. It raises a question for all of us: how far are we willing to trust technology that still seems to have some serious kinks to iron out?

And it doesn’t stop there. Tesla is also facing scrutiny over its 'summon' feature, which lets cars drive themselves to their owners' location. This feature has led to minor accidents in parking lots, highlighting the potential dangers when technology pushes the boundaries of driver safety.

Last year, another investigation into Tesla's driver-assistance features was initiated after a string of crashes in low-visibility conditions, resulting in a tragic death of a pedestrian. Plus, the NHTSA is looking into why Tesla hasn't been reporting crashes promptly, which is a requirement of the agency.

With Musk under immense pressure to deliver a reliable self-driving experience, he recently promised hundreds of thousands of self-driving Teslas and robotaxis on the roads by the end of next year. But the question remains: can Tesla get it right before something more tragic occurs?

In response to all this, Tesla's shares took a hit, dropping 1.4% on Thursday. Will this latest investigation affect the company's reputation and future? Only time will tell.