NHTSA has opened a federal investigation into comma.ai's aftermarket driver-assist devices after five crashes—two of which resulted in three deaths and 11 injuries—where vehicles using comma.ai hardware struck stopped or slow-moving cars. The probe targets devices that augment factory driver-assistance systems, reigniting scrutiny over third-party ADAS modifications.
Background
comma.ai, founded by hacker George Hotz, sells openpilot—a third-party driver-assist system that works with compatible vehicles. NHTSA has long scrutinized aftermarket ADAS modifications due to safety concerns.
- Source
- Ars Technica
- Published
- Sep 23, 2026 at 10:20 PM
- Score
- 7.0 / 10