Tesla fatal crash: driver assistance active during left turn — feature and cause still unknown
テスラ死亡事故、左折時に運転支援が作動―機能名と事故原因はなお不明 - 財経新聞
A Tesla Model Y was turning left at an intersection in Batavia, Illinois, on March 25, 2026, when it collided with an oncoming pickup truck. The front-seat passenger was killed, and a NHTSA report confirmed a driver-assistance system was engaged within 30 seconds before the crash, but the specific feature name and accident cause were not disclosed.
- Company involved
- Tesla
- AI system involved
- FSD (Supervised)
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Highway Driver Dozes Off While Using Smart Driving, Car Flips Over; Driver: 'I Was Drowsy, It Crashed'
司机高速上开智驾打盹车撞翻了 司机：“我开了智驾，有点瞌睡，它就撞了” - 新浪网
A driver on a Jiangxi expressway activated the smart driving feature and then dozed off, causing the car to hit a crash barrier and roll over. The driver, who was wearing a seatbelt, was not injured. Traffic police determined the crash happened because the driver mistook the assisted driving system for full self-driving and failed to remain attentive.
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Exclusive: 8 rollovers in a year turn underground road into self-driving car terror zone; reporter's car also swerves
[단독] "1년 새 8번 전복" 자율주행차 공포의 구간 된 지하도로, 취재차량도 '휘청' / 풀버전 - v.daum.net
On the Shinwol-Yeoui underground road in Seoul, eight vehicles have overturned at the same spot in the past year. All had autonomous driving assist features, and it is suspected that lane recognition errors caused them to suddenly veer off and hit the curb. A reporter's test drive confirmed that the lane-keeping system disengaged at the problematic sections.
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Fatal Tesla Accidents: ADAS Data Redacted, Investigation Hindered
Kecelakaan Fatal Tesla: Data ADAS Dirahasiakan, Investigasi Terhambat - telset.id
Two fatal Tesla crashes occurred in Arizona and Florida, killing the drivers. In both cases, the Level 2 driver-assist system was active 30 seconds before impact, but Tesla redacted key details from crash reports as confidential business information, hampering the investigation. The NHTSA is now examining how Tesla reports such incidents.
- Company involved
- Tesla
- AI system involved
- Tesla ADAS
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Driver at Fault in Driver-Assist Crash Seeks Compensation; Li Auto Rejects Full Payout
开辅助驾驶撞车全责车主索赔 理想回应拒绝全额赔偿 - 中华网
A Li Auto owner crashed into an oncoming vehicle while using driver-assist on a downhill curve, and police assigned full liability. The owner demanded a car refund then 50,000 yuan for losses, but Li Auto offered only about 18,000 yuan for direct accident expenses, maintaining that drivers must remain attentive and ready to take over.
- Company involved
- Li Auto
- AI system involved
- Li Auto assisted driving
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Tesla's Full Self-Driving Mode Was Active During Crash, Records Confirm
हादसे के वक्त टेस्ला कार में चालू था फुल सेल्फ ड्राइविंग मोड, रिकॉर्ड से हुई पुष्टि - NewsBytes
A Tesla Model 3 failed to stop at a stop sign in Buena Vista Township, New Jersey, and struck a turning Honda Civic, killing the 82-year-old driver. Initial reports did not mention any driver-assist system, but Tesla's mandatory report to NHTSA later confirmed that the car's Full Self-Driving or Autopilot mode was engaged at the time of the crash.
- Company involved
- Tesla
- AI system involved
- Full Self-Driving
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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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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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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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Second Fatal Tesla Crash Linked to Driver-Assistance System Raises Concerns - SSBCrack
The vehicle came to a complete stop on a highway, leading to a rear-end collision that killed the driver.
- Company involved
- Tesla
- AI system involved
- Autopilot or Full Self-Driving
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Fatal Tesla Crash: Company Confirms Autopilot/FSD Were Active
Incidente mortale in Tesla, l'azienda: "Autopilot/FSD attivi". È stata colpa dell'auto? - Everyeye Auto
Tesla confirmed to NHTSA that driver-assistance systems were engaged during a fatal crash in Texas in May 2026. The vehicle was traveling at approximately 167 km/h on an urban road. Police consider a medical emergency the most likely cause.
- Company involved
- Tesla
- AI system involved
- Autopilot/FSD
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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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Tesla Autopilot Active in Fatal Alabama Crash
Tesla Autopilot Aktif Saat Kecelakaan Fatal di Alabama - Telset.id
A Tesla Model Y crashed on Alabama Highway 157 on December 7, 2025, killing the driver. Tesla's telemetry data confirmed that the driver-assist system was active at the time. The company redacted key details about the crash, including the software version and operational area, as confidential business information.
- Company involved
- Tesla
- AI system involved
- Autopilot
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Driver Assistance System Leads to Rear-End Crash; Freeway Bureau Calls for Inclusion in Driving Tests and Mandatory Dealer Disclosure
輔助駕駛系統釀追撞 高公局：應納入監理考題、賣車時強制告知 - udn
A secondary rear-end collision on National Highway 1 occurred after a driver using adaptive cruise control failed to detect stationary vehicles. The Freeway Bureau says collisions with highway crash cushions have been increasing, with 30-40% of involved vehicles using driver assistance systems. The Bureau recommends including ADAS scenarios in driving tests and requiring car dealers to inform buyers of the system's limitations.
- AI system involved
- ACC (Adaptive Cruise Control) and ADAS
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After fatal crashes, regulators investigate Comma AI's hands-free driving technology
致命車禍後，主管機關調查 Comma AI 的免手操作駕駛技術 - Business Insider Taiwan
The US NHTSA opened an investigation into Comma AI's hands-free driving device after five reported crashes that caused 11 injuries and 3 deaths. The regulator says vehicles equipped with the device hit slow-moving or stopped vehicles in the lane, and the system may have failed to adequately detect or respond to them. Comma AI sells an aftermarket device that enables hands-free driving on over 325 car models, with software including OpenPilot.
- Company involved
- Comma AI
- AI system involved
- OpenPilot (running on comma three, comma 3X, comma four hardware)
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Tesla Model Y in Full Self-Driving beta severely damaged in California crash
On 3 November 2021, a Tesla Model Y operating in Full Self-Driving beta mode crashed in Brea, California. The owner alleges that during a left turn, the system steered into the wrong lane and, despite the driver's attempt to correct, the car took control and forced itself into the incorrect lane, causing a collision with another vehicle. The car was severely damaged, but no injuries were reported. The incident was reported to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, which is investigating.
- Company involved
- Tesla
- AI system involved
- Full Self-Driving beta
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Tesla's Driving Aid Was Active in Fatal New Jersey Crash, Data Confirms
टेस्ला ने होंडा को तबाह कर दिया जब तक कि ड्राइवर को मार नहीं दिया, एफएसडी या ऑटोपायलट को सक्रिय…
A Tesla Model 3 failed to stop at a stop sign and collided with a Honda Civic in Buena Vista Township, New Jersey, on July 6, 2025, killing the 82-year-old Honda driver. Data reported by Tesla to NHTSA confirmed that a driving assistance system, either Autopilot or Full Self-Driving, was active at the time of the crash. The Tesla's speed was recorded at about 4 mph before impact, suggesting a rolling stop.
- Company involved
- Tesla
- AI system involved
- Autopilot/Full Self-Driving
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Life or Death in Two Seconds: The Smart Driving Chaos Behind the Fatal Xiaomi Car Crash—Every Owner Must Read!
生死两秒：小米汽车致命车祸背后的智驾迷局，所有车主必看！ - 汽车之家
A Xiaomi SU7 was traveling at 116 km/h on the Dezhou-Shanghai Expressway on March 29 when its NOA system issued an obstacle warning, leaving the driver only about two seconds to react. The vehicle hit a cement barrier at 97 km/h and caught fire, killing three university students inside. The article criticizes the short warning time, the gap between marketing claims and driver responsibility disclaimers, and calls for stricter smart driving safety standards.
- Company involved
- Xiaomi
- AI system involved
- NOA
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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
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Google self-driving car broadsided by red-light runner in Mountain View
On 23 September 2016, a Google self-driving Lexus SUV in autonomous mode was struck on the passenger side by another vehicle that ran a red light at an intersection in Mountain View, California. The collision deployed the airbags and caused significant damage, requiring the car to be towed. No injuries were reported. Google stated that its car had a green light and that the incident underscores the prevalence of human error in crashes.
- Company involved
- Google
- AI system involved
- Google self-driving car
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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
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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
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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
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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
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