The social media and rocket companies are headquartered in California, which the billionaire criticized for its recent transgender legislation.
A federal auto safety agency said the accelerator pedal on the pickup truck, sales of which began in late 2023, could become stuck, increasing the risk of accidents.
Elon Musk’s electric car company reported a drop in sales in the first three months of the year, and its profit margin has been falling for months.
Shares in Elon Musk’s electric vehicle maker fell sharply after the company delivered lackluster quarterly results and declined to give full-year guidance.
Two years behind schedule, the electric model has an unusual design that sets it apart from rival pickups, which could limit its sales.
The Department of Justice has sought documents related to vehicle range and “personal benefits,” Tesla said.
Analysts expected a decline in sales for the quarter. Still, the dip may raise concerns about flagging demand.
Elon Musk is expected to announce plans for a new factory in Mexico and an array of other measures to win back investors’ favor.
Already two years behind schedule, the Cybertruck has experts wondering how the company will manufacture its unusual stainless steel “exoskeleton.”
Tesla said it expected capital expenditures to be $6 billion to $8 billion in 2022, up from an April forecast of $5 billion to $7 billion.