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68 incidents closest to “Bosch automated valet parking” · matched on meaning · public reporting

WF-2O07XL3 Sep 2026French

Driverless Car Promo Video: Internet Cut Causes Crash into Police Van

Il fait la promotion en vidéo d’une voiture sans chauffeur, il perd la connexion internet et finit dans la police…

A journalist was filming a promotion for a remotely driven car from the passenger seat when the internet connection failed, making the vehicle uncontrollable. It crashed into a parked police van. No one was injured.

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WF-ST3MBB29 Sep 2026ZH-CN

Before National Day Highway Trips, Look at This Assisted-Driving Rear-End Crash

国庆上高速前 先看看这起智驾追尾 - 驱动之家

A car on the Hukun Expressway rear-ended a truck at night while the driver was using its assisted driving function. The system disengaged at the last moment, leaving less than 10 meters to react and no time to brake. No casualties were reported.

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WF-UMXX3Z1 Sep 2026

VÍDEO | Choca contra un coche de la Policía mientras prueba un coche autónomo sin conductor que él mismo ha…

The remote-controlled car lost control and crashed into a parked police van during a demonstration.

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SIT Acronis Autonomous Self-Driving Car Crashes Into Wall

During round one of Roborace's Season Beta 1.1, a self-driving car from team SIT Acronis Autonomous drove directly into a wall while navigating a gentle curve. The incident occurred without any other cars on the track, and the cause was unclear. Another team's car also experienced positioning issues, highlighting the challenges of autonomous racing at high speeds.

Company involved
SIT Acronis Autonomous
AI system involved
Roborace autonomous racing car

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WF-0KEHNH25 Sep 2026German

Robotaxi causes accident in Dänikon – SBB and canton report property damage

Robotaxi baut Unfall in Dänikon – SBB und Kanton melden Sachschaden - Tages-Anzeiger

A robotaxi was involved in an accident in Dänikon on Friday with minor property damage. The driving system mistakenly classified a ground plate as drivable, resulting in tire damage. The Federal Roads Office confirmed that safe continued operation of the remaining vehicles is possible.

Company involved
iamo

1 source article · read the reporting →

WF-75P4S67 Jul 2024

Baidu's 'Apollo Go' robotaxi hits jaywalking pedestrian in Wuhan

On 7 July 2024, a Baidu 'Apollo Go' autonomous taxi struck a pedestrian at an intersection in Wuhan, China. The vehicle was starting at a green light when it made slight contact with the pedestrian, who was crossing against the red light. Baidu stated it cooperated with police and accompanied the injured person to hospital for observation. The incident has raised questions about liability for driverless cars under China's evolving regulations.

Company involved
Baidu
AI system involved
萝卜快跑

1 source article · read the reporting →

WF-4H9DUY8 Nov 2017

Las Vegas self-driving shuttle bus hit by truck on first day of service

The City of Las Vegas launched a self-driving shuttle bus service. On its first day, the shuttle, carrying several passengers, stopped to avoid a delivery truck, but the truck hit it. No injuries were reported, and the truck driver was ticketed. The shuttle was expected to return to service after diagnostics.

Company involved
City of Las Vegas

10 source articles · read the reporting →

WF-AACDUS1 Jun 2017

Tesla Autopilot fails to centre car, shredding tyres in Redmond

In summer 2017, Eric Horvitz activated the Autopilot function of his Tesla sedan while driving in Redmond, Washington. The system failed to centre the car properly, causing both driver's side tyres to hit a raised curb and shred instantly. Horvitz regained control and watched his car being towed away. He reported the incident to Tesla, which he says was more concerned about liability than addressing ethical issues with its AI.

Company involved
Tesla
AI system involved
Autopilot

2 source articles · read the reporting →

WF-5UE9FQ1 Oct 2016

Tesla Staged 2016 Self-Driving Video, Deposition Reveals

In October 2016, Tesla published a video titled 'Full Self-Driving Hardware on all Teslas' showing a car driving itself without human input. A deposition by Tesla's director of Autopilot software, Ashok Elluswamy, revealed that the video was staged on a predetermined route and that the car crashed into a fence during filming. The production version of Autopilot at the time did not have the capability to respond to traffic lights as shown. Tesla and Elon Musk did not disclose that the video was edited to portray the system more favourably.

Company involved
Tesla
AI system involved
Full Self-Driving Hardware

6 source articles · read the reporting →

WF-7QJUW717 Jan 2026

Zoox robotaxi crashes into parked car, injuring driver's hand in San Francisco

On 17 January 2026, a Zoox autonomous vehicle carrying a company employee collided with the open driver's-side door of a parked 1977 Cadillac Coupe DeVille in San Francisco. The door was opened by street ambassador Jamel Durden, whose hand was smashed in the crash. Zoox stated the robotaxi detected the opening door and attempted to avoid it but contact was unavoidable. The San Francisco Police Department and California DMV are investigating, and Zoox is cooperating with authorities.

Company involved
Zoox
AI system involved
Zoox robotaxi

1 source article · read the reporting →

WF-747SPG20 Jun 2026

Zoox Recalls 105 Robotaxis After Vehicle Enters Fire Scene in Las Vegas

A Zoox autonomous vehicle drove into heavy smoke at an active fire scene in Las Vegas on June 20, 2026, before emergency crews had fully secured the area. The unoccupied robotaxi braked and stopped, then reversed out under remote operator guidance. Zoox issued a voluntary recall of its 105-vehicle fleet and deployed a software update to improve smoke detection. The incident has drawn scrutiny from NHTSA, which plans to meet with autonomous vehicle developers to address such safety issues.

Company involved
Zoox
AI system involved
Zoox autonomous driving software

2 source articles · 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

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WF-ZB5S5526 Aug 2025

Zoox Recalls Software After Autonomous Vehicles Cross Lane Lines

Zoox issued a voluntary software recall for 332 autonomous vehicles after identifying instances where the vehicles crossed center lane lines or blocked crosswalks. The issue, first observed on August 26, 2025, involved a robotaxi making a wide turn into an opposing lane. No collisions occurred, but the company acknowledged the risk and deployed software updates in November and December to correct the behavior. Zoox is in ongoing discussions with NHTSA about the incidents.

Company involved
Zoox
AI system involved
Zoox autonomous driving system

2 source articles · read the reporting →

Volkswagen Settles Class Action Over Front Assist Automatic Braking Defects

A class action lawsuit alleged that Volkswagen and Audi vehicles equipped with automatic emergency braking systems, including Volkswagen's Front Assist, can mistakenly activate sudden braking while driving, posing a safety hazard. The lawsuit, consolidated from four class actions, claimed the systems were defective. Volkswagen denied the claims but reached a settlement in January 2024, providing an extended warranty, partial reimbursement for past repairs, and additional information on system limitations. The settlement was filed in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Missouri.

Company involved
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
AI system involved
Front Assist, Audi Braking Guard, Pre Sense Front, Audi Pre Sense City, Turn assist

2 source articles · read the reporting →

WF-FC5NXX19 May 2016

Tesla Model S on Autopilot crashes into stationary van on Swiss highway

A Tesla Model S owner in Switzerland was using the car's Autopilot and Adaptive Cruise Control on a highway when the system failed to detect a stationary van after the preceding vehicle changed lanes. The car accelerated slightly and collided with the van, causing front-end damage that required replacement of parts including a parking sensor and a steel beam. The driver acknowledged they could have reacted sooner but had grown to trust the system after many successful trips. Tesla's manual warns that the system may not brake for stationary vehicles in such situations.

Company involved
Tesla
AI system involved
Tesla Autopilot

3 source articles · read the reporting →

WF-FUD9Y227 Dec 2024

Waymo robotaxi and Serve delivery robot collide in Los Angeles

On December 27, 2024, a Waymo robotaxi and a Serve Robotics sidewalk delivery robot collided at an intersection in West Hollywood, Los Angeles. The Waymo vehicle was making a right turn when the Serve bot, under remote supervision, moved into the turning lane. The Waymo Driver system classified the bot as an inanimate object and applied hard braking, but made contact at 4 mph. Neither vehicle was damaged, and both companies stated they are working to avoid similar incidents in the future.

Company involved
Waymo and Serve Robotics
AI system involved
Waymo Driver and Serve delivery robot

1 source article · read the reporting →

WF-GPYWHQ29 May 2018

Tesla Autopilot crashes into parked police SUV in Laguna Beach

On 29 May 2018, Dave Key's Tesla Model S, operating in Autopilot mode, drifted out of its lane and collided with a parked police SUV in Laguna Beach, California. No one was injured, but the car was written off. The crash was attributed to a known limitation of Tesla's AI, which struggled to distinguish stationary objects from the background. Key, a former software entrepreneur, later bought three more Teslas and used the Full Self-Driving beta.

Company involved
Tesla
AI system involved
Autopilot

4 source articles · read the reporting →

Volvo self-driving car blinded by snow in Sweden test

During testing in Jokkmokk, Sweden, a Volvo self-driving XC90 SUV's radar sensors became caked with frozen flakes, rendering the vehicle unable to read the road. The incident highlighted the challenge of snow blindness for autonomous vehicles. Ford engineers later proposed a solution using lidar to create high-definition 3-D maps.

Company involved
Volvo Cars
AI system involved
self-driving XC90 SUV

4 source articles · read the reporting →

WF-J8EHEE23 Sep 2021

Xpeng P7 Collides with Truck During NGP Assisted Driving, Driver Injured

On 23 September 2021, a Xpeng P7 owner in China was using the NGP automatic navigation assisted driving system when the vehicle failed to identify a flatbed truck ahead and collided with its rear. The driver, who trusted the system to brake automatically, sustained slight injuries. Xpeng Motors stated that the system's functions were operating normally before the crash and that further analysis would be conducted. Experts suggested the visual camera may have misjudged the distance due to the truck's unusual shape.

Company involved
Xpeng Motors
AI system involved
NGP automatic navigation assisted driving system

1 source article · read the reporting →

WF-P25C8Q16 Feb 2023

Tesla Recalls 360,000 Vehicles with Full Self-Driving Beta Over Crash Risk

Tesla is recalling more than 360,000 vehicles equipped with its Full Self-Driving Beta software after a government regulator found that the cars could proceed through intersections without stopping, posing a crash risk. The company said it would issue a remote software update to remedy the problem. The recall is a significant setback for Tesla's autonomous driving ambitions.

Company involved
Tesla
AI system involved
Full Self-Driving Beta

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WF-QCC5R811 Aug 2023

Cruise driverless cars stall in San Francisco, blocking traffic after Outside Lands festival

As many as 10 Cruise autonomous vehicles became immobilized on Grant Avenue in North Beach on Friday night due to wireless connectivity issues caused by the Outside Lands music festival. The cars blocked traffic, and officials noted that emergency vehicles would not have been able to pass. Cruise apologised and said it is investigating solutions. The incident occurred a day after the California Public Utilities Commission approved expanded robotaxi operations in the city.

Company involved
Cruise
AI system involved
Cruise driverless cars

1 source article · read the reporting →

WF-S2AEBR1 Nov 2021

Tesla's Full Self-Driving beta includes assertive mode that may perform rolling stops

Tesla's Full Self-Driving beta software includes driving profiles, including an 'Assertive' mode that may perform rolling stops, follow cars more closely, and change lanes more frequently. The feature was included in an October 2021 update that was briefly pulled due to issues with left turns. In November 2021, a Tesla using FSD mode was involved in a crash that left the vehicle severely damaged.

Company involved
Tesla
AI system involved
Full Self-Driving (FSD) beta

5 source articles · read the reporting →

WF-W2FDR42 Apr 2022

Cruise autonomous vehicle briefly evades police traffic stop

On April 2, 2022, a driverless Cruise taxi in San Francisco was pulled over by police for driving without headlights. The vehicle initially drove away before stopping at a safe location, confusing officers. Cruise stated the car yielded as programmed and no citation was issued. The incident highlights challenges of autonomous vehicles interacting with law enforcement.

Company involved
Cruise

5 source articles · read the reporting →

Hackers trick Tesla Autopilot into veering into oncoming lane

Researchers at Tencent's Keen Security Lab demonstrated that stickers placed on a road could trick a Tesla Model S's Autopilot system into veering into the oncoming traffic lane. The attack exploited the system's reliance on camera-based computer vision to recognise lanes. Tesla responded that this vulnerability was unrealistic because a driver can easily override Autopilot, while saying a separate steering-wheel hijack had been fixed in a software update.

Company involved
Tesla
AI system involved
Autopilot

9 source articles · read the reporting →

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