Where automated decisions went wrong

Lawsuit says Tesla Autopilot missed a curve before a fatal Model X crash

The Autopilot system missed a curve, causing a fatal crash for the driver.

Company involved

Tesla

AI system involved

Autopilot

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Tesla Full Self-Driving involved in fatal pedestrian crash in Arizona

In November 2023, a Tesla Model Y with Full Self-Driving engaged struck and killed 71-year-old Johna Story on Interstate 17 in Arizona. The system failed to brake due to sun glare, according to footage obtained by Bloomberg. The victim's family has sued Tesla and the driver. NHTSA is investigating whether the system poses an unacceptable safety risk.

Company involved

Tesla

AI system involved

Full Self-Driving

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Waymo Self-Driving Taxis Proactively Report to Police After Discovering Passenger Hiding a Gun

قامت سيارات الأجرة ذاتية القيادة من شركة Waymo بإبلاغ الشرطة بشكل استباقي بعد اكتشافها أن أحد الركاب كان يخفي مسدساً.…

A Waymo self-driving taxi in San Francisco detected two teenage passengers carrying an unidentified AR-15 rifle loaded with ammunition. The vehicle automatically stopped and alerted police, leading to the arrest of the two teenagers. Waymo stated that its system can identify violations of its terms of service, including carrying weapons, and will proactively notify police.

Company involved

Waymo

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Tesla driver dies after vehicle stops on highway while using FSD/Autopilot

一名特斯拉司機在高速公路上因車輛突然停下而身亡，當時他正在使用FSD/自動駕駛系統 - Moomoo

A 43-year-old Tesla Model 3 driver was killed when his vehicle stopped in a travel lane on Interstate 4 and was rear-ended by a semi-truck. Florida Highway Patrol could not explain why the car stopped, but Tesla’s own filing confirms that the driver-assistance system was engaged and the car was stopped at 0 mph. Tesla has redacted key data, including the software version and event details, in its report to NHTSA.

Company involved

Tesla, Inc.

AI system involved

Autopilot / Full Self-Driving (FSD)

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Woman Blindly Trusts Driver Assistance, Rear-Ends Lane-Changing Bus on Highway

女子轻信辅助驾驶放任不管 高速上直接追尾变道大巴车 - 驱动之家

On August 28, on the Shanghai-Kunming Expressway, a woman driving an SUV with driver assistance engaged rear-ended a bus that suddenly changed lanes. She assumed the system would brake automatically and took no action. The bus driver was found at fault for the lane change, but police warned against over-reliance on driver assistance.

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Investigation probes autopilot failure after fatal Tesla accident in the United States

Investigação apura falha no piloto automático após acidente fatal com Tesla nos Estados Unidos - dfmobilidade.com.br

A fatal crash involving a Tesla Model 3 occurred at an intersection in Buena Vista Township, New Jersey. Authorities are investigating a possible failure of the Autopilot system and whether it was active at the time, adding to scrutiny of Tesla's driver-assistance technology.

Company involved

Tesla

AI system involved

Autopilot

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Sibuxiang Genuine + Genuine Sibuxiang: Tesla Autopilot in Another Accident, Owner Says System Failed to Recognize Construction Barriers, Causing Rear-End…

四不像正版+正版四不像特斯拉自动驾驶再出事故，车主称系统未识别施工路障致追尾 - Pchome电脑之家

A Tesla owner reported that the vehicle's Autopilot system did not detect construction barriers, leading to a rear-end collision. The incident was reported by Pchome.

Company involved

Tesla

AI system involved

Autopilot

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NHTSA investigation PE24015: Rear-end Collisions Involving Zoox Vehicles

Automated driving system controlled vehicle braking and acceleration, leading to rear-end collisions with other road users

Company involved

Zoox

AI system involved

Zoox vehicle

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Ford BlueCruise crash in Philadelphia kills two, injures one

On March 3, 2024, a Ford Mustang Mach-E operating in hands-free partial automation mode (BlueCruise) collided with stationary vehicles in a work zone on I-95 in Philadelphia. The system recorded a speed of 72.4 mph with no braking or steering before impact. The drivers of the two stationary vehicles died, and the Ford driver was injured. The NTSB determined the probable cause to be driver impairment and distraction due to overreliance on automation, as well as Ford's inadequate integration of speed management with the automation system.

Company involved

Ford Motor Company

AI system involved

BlueCruise

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Tesla Model 3 crash, 1 killed, Autopilot verified: Multi-event collision with truck on highway

The Tesla Model 3, with Autopilot possibly engaged, struck an overturned semi-truck and a pedestrian, killing the driver and injuring the pedestrian.

Company involved

Tesla

AI system involved

Autopilot

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First Accident Before Test Phase: Robotaxis Launch in Furttal

Erster Unfall, bevor die Testphase beginnt: Robotaxis starten im Furttal - nzz.ch

Switzerland's first self-driving taxi service launched in the Furttal region near Zurich, but three days before the start a test vehicle had a minor accident in Dänikon, damaging a ground plate and two tires. The pilot project, called Iamo, aims to complement public transport, with a safety driver on board during the test phase.

Company involved

Swiss Transit Lab

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Uber to Resume Autonomous Car Use Despite Fatal Accident - Estadão

Uber voltará a utilizar carros autônomos mesmo após acidente - Estadão

Uber's president Dara Khosrowshahi said the company plans to resume using autonomous cars within months. The ride-hailing firm suspended its self-driving vehicle program in March after a car struck and killed a pedestrian in the United States. Khosrowshahi stated that Uber has conducted internal and independent safety reviews and is working with government agencies to restart testing.

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Waymo autonomous vehicle allegedly kills beloved San Francisco bodega cat KitKat

A Waymo autonomous vehicle allegedly struck and killed KitKat, a 9-year-old cat that was a beloved mascot of Randa's Market in San Francisco's Mission District, on the night of October 27, 2025. Witnesses reported that the vehicle swerved and did not stop after hitting the cat, which later died at a veterinary hospital. The incident has sparked mourning among neighbors and calls for accountability, with a 311 complaint filed alleging the car 'did not even try to stop.' Waymo did not respond to requests for comment.

Company involved

Waymo

AI system involved

Waymo

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Tesla Employee Dies in Full Self-Driving Crash in Colorado Mountains

Hans von Ohain, a Tesla recruiter, died when his Model 3 crashed into a tree and caught fire while using Tesla's Full Self-Driving feature on a mountain road in Colorado. His widow, Nora Bass, criticised Tesla for lack of response, saying they were treated like 'guinea pigs'. Investigators noted that Ohain's blood alcohol was over three times the legal limit, but the crash did not show typical signs of drunk driving, suggesting the driver-assistance feature was active. Tesla has not commented on the incident.

Company involved

Tesla

AI system involved

Full Self-Driving

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Paris taxi company G7 suspends Tesla Model 3 after fatal crash

A Paris taxi company, G7, suspended Tesla Model 3 cars from its fleet after an off-duty driver's car was involved in a collision that killed one person and injured 20 others. It was not clear whether Tesla's Autopilot was active. G7 said Tesla's initial inquiry found no malfunction but that the car appeared to accelerate when the driver tried to brake. The company said it would pay affected drivers' lost wages while a police investigation continues.

Company involved

G7

AI system involved

Tesla Model 3

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Tesla on Autopilot kills motorcyclist in Draper, Utah

A motorcyclist died after being struck from behind by a Tesla operating on Autopilot on I-15 in Draper, Utah, early Sunday morning. The Tesla driver reportedly did not see the motorcycle and the vehicle's automated system failed to avoid the collision. The rider was thrown from the bike and sustained fatal injuries at the scene. Police are investigating the incident.

Company involved

Tesla

AI system involved

Autopilot

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Worker dies after Tesla on autopilot collides with repair truck in Taoyuan

A Tesla with Autopilot engaged collided with a highway maintenance truck on National Highway 3 near Daxi, Taoyuan. The driver admitted he was not paying attention while Autopilot was active. A worker putting out traffic cones after the crash was struck and killed by a BMW 20 seconds later. Police are investigating the two drivers for public safety offenses.

AI system involved

Autopilot

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Uber operator pleads guilty in fatal self-driving crash

In 2018, an Uber self-driving car struck and killed Elaine Herzberg as she crossed a road in Tempe, Arizona. The vehicle's operator, Rafaela Vasquez, was charged with negligent homicide but pleaded guilty to endangerment in July 2023 and received probation. The National Transportation Safety Board found that Uber's inadequate safety culture and the operator's distraction contributed to the crash. Vasquez alleged she was monitoring Uber's Slack, not watching a show, but accepted responsibility.

Company involved

Uber

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Tesla Autopilot involved in 13 fatal crashes, US regulator finds

The US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) found that Tesla's Autopilot driver-assistance system was involved in at least 13 fatal crashes. The regulator stated that Tesla's weak driver engagement system and permissive operating capabilities created a critical safety gap, and that the name 'Autopilot' may mislead drivers about its capabilities. Tesla issued a recall for 2.03 million vehicles to improve driver monitoring, but the NHTSA opened a second investigation to assess whether the recall adequately addressed the safety concerns.

Company involved

Tesla

AI system involved

Autopilot

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Cruise self-driving cars cause 92 911 calls in San Francisco

Between May and December 2022, Cruise autonomous vehicles in San Francisco caused 92 incidents that prompted 911 calls, including blocking lanes, interfering with firefighting, and erratic driving. The incidents occurred during late-night hours and raised concerns about safety and traffic disruption. Local transit officials opposed Cruise's request to expand service 24/7, citing the vehicle's poor performance. Cruise defended its safety record, stating it had no life-threatening injuries or fatalities.

Company involved

Cruise

AI system involved

Cruise AV

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Tesla Autopilot crash kills driver after vehicle halts on highway

A Tesla operating on Autopilot or Full Self-Driving software halted on a busy highway, leading to a rear-end collision with an F-350 truck that killed the driver. The crash report confirmed the automated driving system was engaged during the lethal collision. The incident is under investigation.

Company involved

Tesla

AI system involved

Autopilot

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Cruise recalls 300 robotaxis after crashing into San Francisco bus

On March 23, 2023, a Cruise self-driving robotaxi rear-ended an articulated San Francisco Municipal Transit Authority bus in San Francisco. The low-speed crash caused minor damage to the robotaxi's front fender and no injuries. Cruise filed a voluntary recall with NHTSA and issued a software update, stating that the software inaccurately predicted the movement of articulated vehicles.

Company involved

Cruise

AI system involved

Cruise self-driving robotaxi

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Tesla Autopilot suspected in two fatal motorcycle crashes

In July 2022, two motorcyclists were killed in separate crashes involving Teslas suspected of using Autopilot. Both crashes occurred at night and involved cruiser motorcycles with low-set taillights. A theory suggests that Tesla's camera-only system, Tesla Vision, may have misidentified the close-together taillights as distant car headlights, leading to the collisions. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is investigating both incidents.

Company involved

Tesla

AI system involved

Autopilot

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Tesla Autopilot involved in fatal motorcycle crash in Florida

On August 26, 2022, a Tesla using Autopilot struck and killed motorcyclist Ingrid Eva Noon in Palm Beach County, Florida. The driver was impaired and Autopilot was engaged. The crash is one of three similar fatal incidents in summer 2022, raising concerns about Autopilot's ability to detect motorcycles, especially at night. NHTSA is investigating.

Company involved

Tesla

AI system involved

Autopilot

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