Tesla Daily Update – May 9th, 2026

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📝 Today’s Tesla News Summary

1. Cybertruck Recall — 173 vehicles
Wheel studs may separate from the wheel hub on 2024-2026 Cybertrucks with 18-inch steel wheels. Tesla will replace brake rotors, hubs, and lug nuts at no cost. Owner notifications in June 2026.

2. Model Y/S/X/3 Recall — 200K+ vehicles
Software defect can temporarily disable the rearview camera. No reported accidents, injuries, or fatalities.

3. NHTSA Investigating 2.9M Vehicles
Reports of self-driving tech running red lights and making unsafe lane changes. Tesla robotaxis in Austin have been involved in 14 crashes since launch.

4. Netherlands Approves Tesla Self-Driving — First in Europe
A landmark regulatory win as Tesla pushes for broader autonomous driving approvals across the continent.

5. Model Y Passes NHTSA ADAS Safety Tests — First Ever
Tesla reportedly “crushed” the new NHTSA Advanced Driver Assistance Systems tests, a significant credibility boost.

6. 2025 Sales Down 9%, Cybertruck Plunges 48%
Second consecutive year of declines, partly tied to the expired $7,500 EV tax credit. But April 2026 shows “robust sales momentum.”

7. New Vehicle Color Entering Production
Tesla Semi battery capacity also leaked by California regulators.

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