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Where automated decisions went wrong

Incidents gathered from public reporting around the world. Each one links to the articles it came from. None of it is a finding that anyone broke the law.

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140 incidents closest to “Blend Autopilot” · matched on meaning · public reporting

Driver relying on "smart driving" on highway crashes after system suddenly disengages near truck

司机依赖“智驾 ”跑高速,逼近大货车时“智驾”突然退出引发车祸 - 手机新浪网

A driver was using a smart driving system on an expressway. As the vehicle approached a large truck, the system unexpectedly disengaged, leading to a crash.

1 source article · read the reporting →

Tesla Autopilot accidents and data leak suggest larger problems

Tesla is facing numerous lawsuits over its Autopilot driver assistance system, which has been involved in accidents. Internal data leaked to Handelsblatt suggests the company has larger technical problems than previously known. The US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is investigating. Tesla has dismissed the data leak as theft.

Company involved
Tesla
AI system involved
Autopilot

9 source articles · read the reporting →

WF-WEZH9412 Feb 2025

Tesla Cybertruck on Full Self-Driving swerves into oncoming traffic

A Tesla Cybertruck with Full Self-Driving (FSD) activated attempted to turn left into a driveway while an SUV approached from the opposite direction, nearly causing a head-on collision. The driver seized control and avoided the crash. The owner reported the incident on a forum, expressing concern about using FSD again. No injuries or damage occurred.

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

3 source articles · 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-2016G520 Apr 2021

Consumer Reports finds Tesla Autopilot operates without driver

Consumer Reports engineers tested a Tesla Model Y on a closed track and found that the Autopilot system could operate the vehicle without anyone in the driver's seat, failing to warn or detect the absence of a driver. The test highlighted a safety flaw as investigators probed a fatal crash in Texas where two men died in a Tesla Model S believed to be operating without a driver. Tesla did not respond to a request for comment.

Company involved
Tesla
AI system involved
Autopilot

10 source articles · read the reporting →

WF-3T6VVX1 Jun 2020

Tesla on Autopilot Crashes into Overturned Truck on Taiwan Highway

On 1 June 2020, a Tesla sedan with Autopilot engaged failed to detect an overturned delivery truck on National Highway 1 in Taiwan and collided with it. The driver, a 53-year-old man, had set the system to 110 km/h and assumed it would avoid obstacles, but he braked too late. The truck driver, who was standing on the highway after his own accident, narrowly avoided being struck. No serious injuries were reported, and police are investigating the cause, with possible factors including the truck's unusual shape and the system's limitation to detecting only moving vehicles.

AI system involved
Autopilot

3 source articles · read the reporting →

WF-ZIOKPY29 Dec 2023

Tesla Model Y crash, 1 killed, Autopilot verified: Tesla crosses into incoming traffic, hit, and spins off road

The Tesla's Autopilot system steered the vehicle into oncoming traffic, causing a collision that killed a 12-year-old and injured five others.

Company involved
Tesla
AI system involved
Autopilot

1 source article · read the reporting →

WF-NN92D919 Jan 2018

Tesla Driver Passed Out Drunk on Bay Bridge Claims Autopilot Was in Control

On 19 January 2018, a Tesla driver was found passed out behind the wheel on the San Francisco Bay Bridge with a blood alcohol content over twice the legal limit. The driver told California Highway Patrol officers that the vehicle had been set on Autopilot. The driver was arrested and charged with driving under the influence, and the car was towed. No accident or injuries occurred, and Tesla did not confirm whether Autopilot was engaged.

Company involved
Tesla
AI system involved
Autopilot

10 source articles · read the reporting →

WF-C1FGCE19 Aug 2025

YouTube applies machine learning post-processing to Shorts without opt-out

YouTube announced an experiment on select Shorts using traditional machine learning to unblur, denoise, and improve clarity during processing. Creators reported that this altered their videos' appearance without an opt-out option, and some accused YouTube of misleading about the use of AI. YouTube acknowledged the experiment and said it would consider feedback, but did not offer a rollback or opt-out.

Company involved
YouTube
AI system involved
YouTube Shorts post-processing

7 source articles · read the reporting →

WF-AN9JEM11 Jun 2018

Cruise Self-Driving Car Rear-Ended by Human-Driven Cruise Vehicle in San Francisco

On 11 June 2018, a self-driving Cruise Chevrolet Bolt was rear-ended by another Cruise vehicle driven by a human employee on Bryant Street in San Francisco. The collision caused only minor scuffs and no injuries. Cruise reported the incident to the California DMV as required. The incident highlights the challenges of autonomous vehicles interacting with human drivers.

Company involved
Cruise

2 source articles · read the reporting →

WF-B3X8PY1 Aug 2019

Tesla Autopilot Failed to Brake, Killing 15-Year-Old, Family Alleges

In August 2019, a Tesla Model 3 on Autopilot rear-ended a Ford Explorer pickup on a California freeway, killing 15-year-old Jovani Maldonado. Data shows neither the system nor the driver braked until a fraction of a second before impact. The family has filed a lawsuit alleging Autopilot is defective and failed to react to traffic. Tesla has denied responsibility, blaming the driver's inattention.

Company involved
Tesla
AI system involved
Autopilot

2 source articles · read the reporting →

WF-7FMJMA20 Jan 2016

Father Sues Tesla After Son's Fatal Autopilot Crash in China

In January 2016, Gao Yaning died when his Tesla Model S crashed into a road sweeper on a highway in Hebei, China. His father, Gao Jubin, alleges the car was using Autopilot, which failed to detect the stationary truck and did not brake. Jubin filed a lawsuit against Tesla, accusing the company of exaggerating Autopilot's capabilities, and the case remains ongoing. Tesla has stated that it is cooperating with the investigation and that the system functioned as designed.

Company involved
Tesla
AI system involved
Autopilot

4 source articles · read the reporting →

WF-YDH1HN3 Aug 2023

Tesla Model 3 crash, 1 killed, Autopilot verified: Tesla collides with pickup

The vehicle's Autopilot system drove into oncoming traffic, causing a collision that killed the driver and injured two passengers in another vehicle.

Company involved
Tesla
AI system involved
Autopilot

1 source article · read the 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-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

9 source articles · read the reporting →

WF-CC7AFU18 Jan 2026

Beep automated bus rear-ended by Tesla in Washington D.C.

An automated bus operated by Beep was rear-ended by a Tesla driver making an illegal lane change in Washington D.C. on 18 January 2026. The bus, part of a pilot programme with the U.S. Department of Transportation, had a human backup driver and sustained minor cosmetic damage. Service was temporarily paused but resumed after a review found the bus operated appropriately. No police were called and the incident was not reported to NHTSA as the damage was under $1,000 and the other driver was at fault.

Company involved
Beep
AI system involved
Beep automated bus

2 source articles · read the reporting →

WF-VZ1Z966 Jul 2022

Tesla Model S crash, 2 killed, Autopilot verified: Tesla hits parked tractor-trailer

The Tesla Autopilot system failed to detect a parked tractor-trailer, causing a collision that killed two occupants.

Company involved
Tesla
AI system involved
Autopilot

1 source article · read the reporting →

WF-LZRMCV13 Jun 2024

Tesla in self-drive mode crashes into Fullerton police car

A Tesla operating in self-drive mode crashed into a parked Fullerton police car while the officer was outside directing traffic at a fatal crash scene. The officer jumped out of the way and was not injured, but the patrol vehicle sustained major damage. The driver admitted to using a cellphone at the time. It is unclear if the driver will be cited.

AI system involved
Tesla Full Self-Driving (Supervised)

1 source article · read the reporting →

WF-VRH3MW28 Jan 2025

Tesla Model Y crash, 1 killed, Autopilot verified: Tesla hits telephone pole, ignites

The vehicle swerved and collided with a traffic pole, killing the driver

Company involved
Tesla
AI system involved
Autopilot

1 source article · read the reporting →

WF-Y8W1N56 Oct 2025ZH-TW

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)

1 source article · read the reporting →

WF-XMO8SI28 Aug 2026ZH-CN

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.

1 source article · read the reporting →

WF-4XJW4F30 Sep 2026Portuguese

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

1 source article · read the reporting →

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

1 source article · read the reporting →

WF-TDFPG43 Mar 2024

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

9 source articles · read the reporting →

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