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214 incidents matching “Tesla” · public reporting

WF-020KRL26 Jul 2023

Tesla Model 3 crash, 1 killed, Autopilot verified: Tesla falls from height

The vehicle drove off the road and fell from a height, killing the driver.

Company involved
Tesla
AI system involved
Autopilot

1 source article · read the reporting →

WF-39NI0Y6 Oct 2025

Tesla Autopilot and FSD face fresh scrutiny after two fatal freeway crashes where cars came to a complete stop -…

The vehicle system stopped in the middle of a freeway, leading to collisions that killed the Tesla drivers.

Company involved
Tesla
AI system involved
Autopilot / Full Self-Driving

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WF-20F1U2Japanese

Tesla Hits Tree Stump Again, Even Elon Musk Shocked – Accident During Human Remote Control

テスラ今度は木の切り株に激突しイーロンマスクもショック 人間の遠隔操作で事故 - 自動運転ラボ

A Tesla robotaxi collided with a tree stump at 2 mph in Houston, causing no injuries. The AI got stuck, a remote operator took over, and the operator's maneuvering led to the impact. This is the third remote-intervention accident for Tesla, following similar structural patterns.

Company involved
Tesla
AI system involved
Robotaxi

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WF-4A2E7U26 Aug 2026Arabic

Tragedy on California Road: Tesla Collides with Tractor, Driver Dies in Fiery Crash

مأساة على طريق كاليفورنيا.. تسلا تصطدم بجرار وسائقها يلقى حتفه في مشهد مرعب - تحت المجهر

On Wednesday, August 26, 2026, a gray Tesla sedan struck the rear of a tractor hauling grapes on Kammerer Road in Elk Grove, California. The impact caused the electric vehicle's battery to ignite instantly, engulfing the car in flames and killing the driver before firefighters could arrive. The tractor driver was uninjured, and authorities are investigating whether the Tesla's Autopilot or Full Self-Driving system was active.

AI system involved
Tesla Autopilot and Full Self-Driving

1 source article · read the reporting →

WF-7MD3A71 Jan 2018

Tesla replaces factory robots with humans after automation failure

In April 2018, Elon Musk acknowledged that excessive automation at Tesla's Model 3 production facility had caused significant delays. The complex conveyor belt system failed to work as intended, leading to missed production goals. Musk replaced the automated system with human workers, stating that 'humans are underrated'. Following the change, production rates were expected to improve.

Company involved
Tesla

10 source articles · read the reporting →

WF-LKUWKH28 Sep 2026ZH-CN

Tesla's fully self-driving taxi hits Los Angeles roads, minor scrape on first day

优德官方网站特斯拉全自动驾驶出租车在洛杉矶上路,首日发生轻微剐蹭 - Pchome电脑之家

Tesla's fully self-driving taxi began operating in Los Angeles. On its first day, it was involved in a minor scrape.

Company involved
Tesla

1 source article · read the reporting →

WF-W7SD2K31 Oct 2025ZH-TW

Tesla Autopilot Stops on Highway, Driver Killed in Rear-End Crash

特斯拉Autopilot模式高速公路突停 司機遭貨車追撞身亡 - Singtaousa

A Tesla Model 3 in Autopilot mode came to a complete stop on a highway in Mesa, Arizona, and was struck from behind by a Ford F-350 pickup truck. The driver died at the scene. Tesla's report to NHTSA confirmed the automated system was engaged but redacted key details as confidential business information.

Company involved
Tesla
AI system involved
Autopilot

1 source article · read the reporting →

WF-7OH98TKorean

Driving at 60 mph while asleep? Man caught using Tesla's Full Self-Driving

“시속 97km 자면서 운전?”⋯테슬라 자율주행 켜놓은 男 최후는 - 코메디닷컴

A man in Solano County, California, was pulled over by the California Highway Patrol after he was seen slumped over in the driver's seat of a Tesla traveling at 60 mph with Full Self-Driving engaged. The officer issued a traffic citation for speeding. The CHP reminded drivers that they remain legally responsible and must stay awake and attentive even when using autonomous features.

Company involved
Tesla
AI system involved
Full Self-Driving

1 source article · read the reporting →

Tesla Driver Killed After Self-Driving Mode Stops in the Middle of a Highway - Futurism

A 2020 Tesla Model 3 running one of the company's self-driving modes stopped in the middle of the eastbound Loop 202 in Mesa, Arizona at about 3am on 31 October 2025 and was struck from behind by an F-350 pickup. The driver was found dead at the scene. Contemporaneous local reports did not say whether a driver-assistance system was engaged; Electrek matched the collision to a redacted crash report Tesla had filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

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WF-L8IAHA14 Jul 2026ZH-TW

Shanahan Had Autopilot Engaged During Crash

沙納漢車禍時啟動自動輔助駕駛 - singtaousa.com

San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan revealed that his Tesla's Autopilot was activated during a July 14 crash in Palo Alto. He admitted fault, saying he was distracted when his phone slipped and he may have accidentally disengaged the system. Shanahan sustained serious injuries, while the other driver had minor injuries.

Company involved
Tesla
AI system involved
Autopilot

1 source article · read the reporting →

Bo Yu Long Zhu Fishing Download: Tesla Autopilot Another Fatal Accident, Owner's Family Demands Full Logs - Pchome Computer Home

博鱼龙珠捕鱼下载特斯拉自动驾驶再出致命事故,车主家属要求公开完整日志 - Pchome电脑之家

A fatal accident involving Tesla's autopilot has occurred again. The family of the car owner is demanding that the complete logs be released.

Company involved
Tesla
AI system involved
Autopilot

1 source article · read the reporting →

WF-B98ZVR31 Oct 2025ZH-CN

Second Tesla Driver Dies While Stopped on Highway with Autopilot/FSD Engaged

第二名特斯拉司机在开启自动驾驶/自动辅助驾驶的情况下,停在高速公路上身亡 - moomoo.com

A 2020 Tesla Model 3 was stopped in a highway lane in Mesa, Arizona, when it was rear-ended by a pickup truck, killing the driver. Tesla's own report to NHTSA confirms the vehicle's driver-assistance system was active and the car was stationary at 0 mph. This is the second such fatal crash in weeks, following a similar incident in Florida.

Company involved
Tesla
AI system involved
Autopilot

1 source article · read the reporting →

WF-WQZ5E628 Sep 2026ZH-CN

Tesla Autopilot in Another Accident: Highway Obstacle Avoidance Failure Causes Three-Car Rear-End Collision

im电竞网页网页版特斯拉自动驾驶系统再出事故,高速避障失败致三车追尾 - Pchome电脑之家

Tesla's autonomous driving system was involved in another accident. Its obstacle avoidance failed at highway speed, leading to a rear-end collision involving three vehicles.

Company involved
Tesla
AI system involved
Autopilot

1 source article · read the reporting →

WF-0ZYRK928 Sep 2026ZH-CN

Tesla Autopilot in Another Accident: Highway Obstacle-Avoidance Failure Causes Three-Car Pileup

乐发500备用网址特斯拉自动驾驶系统再出事故,高速避障失败致三车追尾 - Pchome电脑之家

Pchome电脑之家 reported that Tesla's Autopilot system was involved in another accident. On a highway, obstacle avoidance failed, causing a three-car rear-end collision.

Company involved
Tesla
AI system involved
自动驾驶系统

1 source article · read the reporting →

WF-18EMSY17 Aug 2026Arabic

Video: Tesla Driverless Robotaxi Runs Over Traffic Barriers After Getting Confused

فيديو.. سيارة روبوتاكسي من "تسلا" بلا سائق تدهس حواجز مرورية بعد ارتباكها - العربية

A video posted Monday on Reddit shows a Tesla driverless robotaxi driving through a row of flexible traffic barriers after taking a wrong turn into a barricaded sidewalk extension. The passenger warned the car, and the vehicle paused for about a minute before proceeding through the plastic barriers. The incident raises questions about the robotaxi's decision-making; Tesla has remote operators, but it is unclear if they were involved.

Company involved
Tesla
AI system involved
روبوتاكسي (Robotaxi)

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Tesla's New Autopilot Crashes, Driver's Hands Off Wheel Entire Time

so米体育app下载特斯拉新款自动驾驶出事故,车主全程双手离方向盘 - Pchome电脑之家

A Tesla vehicle with the new autopilot system was involved in an accident. The driver kept both hands off the steering wheel throughout the incident. The news was reported by Pchome.

Company involved
Tesla

1 source article · read the reporting →

WF-Q716GK23 Mar 2018

Tesla Model X on Autopilot hits crash attenuator in Mountain View, killing driver

On 23 March 2018, a Tesla Model X P100D operating with Autopilot hit a damaged crash attenuator on US Highway 101 in Mountain View, California, killing the driver. The NTSB found that Autopilot steered the vehicle into a highway gore area because of system limitations, and that the driver was distracted and over-reliant on the partial driving automation. Two other vehicles were struck; one driver sustained minor injuries.

Company involved
Tesla
AI system involved
Autopilot

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WF-0K6TIN1 May 2026

Tesla crash data raises new questions on autopilot transparency - NewsNation

The system controlled vehicle steering, acceleration, and braking, affecting drivers and other road users.

Company involved
Tesla
AI system involved
Autopilot and Full Self-Driving

1 source article · read the reporting →

WF-2C7KSJJapanese

The Trap Lurking in Tesla's 'Full Self-Driving': A Lawyer Who Won the First Autopilot Lawsuit Speaks on Responsibility and Challenges

テスラの「完全自動運転」に潜む罠…オートパイロット訴訟で初勝訴した弁護士が語る責任と課題 - Business Insider Japan

Attorney Brett Schreiber, who secured the first plaintiff victory in a Tesla Autopilot trial, continues to receive inquiries about potential lawsuits over the company's self-driving systems. He explained that his firm is forced to limit cases to those involving severe injury or death due to the extremely high litigation costs. Schreiber argued that Tesla oversold and overhyped its technology, leading drivers to over-rely on it.

Company involved
Tesla
AI system involved
Enhanced Autopilot

1 source article · read the reporting →

WF-QG1VNJ10 Aug 2026

49ers coach injured in Tesla crash amid scrutiny of self-driving features - NewsNation

The vehicle's self-driving system controlled the car, resulting in a crash that injured the driver.

Company involved
Tesla
AI system involved
Tesla self-driving features

1 source article · read the reporting →

WF-6E7CD220 May 2026

Tesla confirms Autopilot/FSD was active in strange fatal crash - Electrek

The vehicle's driver-assist system was engaged during a crash that killed the driver.

Company involved
Tesla
AI system involved
Autopilot/FSD

1 source article · read the reporting →

Tesla Lawsuit Claims Autopilot Accelerated So Violently the Tires Burst - Autoblog

The vehicle accelerated violently, causing the tires to burst, affecting the driver.

Company involved
Tesla
AI system involved
Autopilot

1 source article · read the reporting →

WF-TQLV0431 Oct 2025

Another Tesla on Autopilot Stopped on Freeway, Driver Died: Report - Gizmodo

The vehicle's driver-assist system controlled the car's speed and braking, causing it to stop in a live lane of traffic, which led to a collision and the death of the driver.

Company involved
Tesla
AI system involved
Autopilot

1 source article · read the reporting →

WF-LEQJ7R29 Dec 2022

Tesla Autopilot fails to stop for police in Germany after driver falls asleep

A Tesla Model 3 using Autopilot failed to stop for a police checkpoint on an Autobahn near Bamberg, Germany, after the driver fell asleep. Police pursued the vehicle for 15 minutes at 110 km/h before the driver awoke and pulled over. The driver had used a steering wheel weight to trick the system into detecting hands on the wheel and showed signs of drug impairment. The driver was charged with endangering road traffic and had their licence confiscated pending a court hearing.

Company involved
Tesla
AI system involved
Autopilot

9 source articles · read the reporting →

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