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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Tesla FSD Still Crashes at Railroad Crossings, Latest Feature Fails Completely
Tesla FSD Masih Tabrak Rel Kereta, Fitur Terbaru Gagal Total - telset.id
Tesla's Full Self-Driving (FSD) v14.3.7 failed to recognize an active railroad crossing and accelerated toward the tracks until the driver manually braked to avoid an oncoming freight train. Dashcam footage of the incident was posted by automotive journalist Lei Xing on August 26, 2026. NHTSA has opened an investigation after receiving 58 reports of FSD traffic violations, including railroad crossing incidents.
- Company involved
- Tesla
- AI system involved
- FSD v14.3.7
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Tesla FSD ‘Danger Alert’ Rocks Gangnam: 236 Accidents in a Month in the US
강남 뒤흔든 테슬라 FSD ‘위험 경보’, 美서 한달 간 236건 사고 - 엠투데이
A report from MToday warns of Tesla's Full Self-Driving (FSD) system after 236 accidents occurred in the United States within one month. The news has caused alarm in Seoul's Gangnam district.
- Company involved
- Tesla
- AI system involved
- Full Self-Driving
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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
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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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Tesla Autopilot in Another Fatal Crash; Family Demands Full Log Release
PG小合集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
Another fatal accident involving Tesla's autonomous driving system has occurred. The family of the victim is demanding the release of the complete driving logs.
- Company involved
- Tesla
- AI system involved
- Tesla Autopilot
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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
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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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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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Tesla Reports Fatal Crashes, Then Censors Almost Everything
Guida autonoma, Tesla segnala gli incidenti mortali e poi censura quasi tutto - ClubAlfa.it
Tesla reports thousands of incidents involving its driver-assist systems to NHTSA but censors nearly all details, citing trade secrets. An investigation by Electrek matched uncensored data with police reports to identify fatal crashes where Autopilot or Full Self-Driving was active, including cases of speeding, sudden stops, and left-turn collisions. Despite marketing the software as fully autonomous, Tesla attributes blame to drivers while the systems remain Level 2, requiring constant human supervision.
- Company involved
- Tesla
- AI system involved
- Autopilot and Full Self-Driving (FSD)
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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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Tesla Runs Stop Sign and Kills Man; Record Confirms Autopilot Was Active
Tesla desrespeita semáforo e mata um homem; registro confirma que o sistema Autopilot estava ativado - Estadão
A Tesla Model 3 failed to obey a stop sign in Buena Vista Township, New Jersey, and collided with a Honda Civic, killing the 82-year-old driver. A report obtained by Electrek confirmed that Tesla's Autopilot or Full Self-Driving system was engaged at the time of the crash. The company had classified key details of the incident as confidential business information in its filing with the NHTSA.
- Company involved
- Tesla
- AI system involved
- Autopilot
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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
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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
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Tesla Driver Killed After Self-Driving System Stops Suddenly on Highway
مقتل قائد سيارة تسلا إثر توقف مفاجئ لنظام القيادة الذاتية على طريق سريع - العربية
A Tesla Model 3 with its self-driving system engaged stopped in the middle of a highway in Mesa, Arizona, and was rear-ended by a pickup truck. The driver was found dead at the scene. A similar fatal incident occurred in Florida weeks earlier.
- Company involved
- Tesla
- AI system involved
- Tesla Autopilot or Full Self-Driving
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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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Tesla Model 3 on Autopilot crashes into police car in Connecticut
A Tesla Model 3 with Autopilot engaged crashed into a police cruiser and a disabled vehicle on I-95 in Connecticut. The driver stated he was checking on his dog in the back seat and not paying attention to the road. No serious injuries were reported. The incident highlights concerns about driver inattention when using partially automated driving systems.
- Company involved
- Tesla
- AI system involved
- Autopilot
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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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Tesla's Full Self-Driving Beta fails to stop for pedestrian at crosswalk
A video posted online shows a Tesla vehicle using the Full Self-Driving Beta software detecting a pedestrian at a crosswalk in San Francisco but not stopping, only slowing from 26 mph to 24 mph after passing. The incident highlights the system's failure to comply with California law requiring drivers to yield to pedestrians. Tesla has faced regulatory scrutiny from NHTSA over unsafe behaviours around intersections, and this video adds to concerns about the safety of the unfinished software being tested on public roads.
- Company involved
- Tesla
- AI system involved
- Full Self-Driving Beta
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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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Tesla Cybertruck on Full Self-Driving Crashes into Pole in Reno
A Tesla Cybertruck owner in Reno, Nevada, reported that his vehicle, operating on Full Self-Driving version 13.2.4, failed to merge from a lane that was ending and drove onto a curb, striking a light pole. The driver, Jonathan Challinger, was uninjured and praised Tesla's safety, while acknowledging he should have been paying attention. The incident occurred on Stead Boulevard with no other traffic present, and the owner attempted to contact Tesla's service centre, which was reportedly unresponsive.
- Company involved
- Tesla
- AI system involved
- Full Self-Driving v13.2.4
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