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129 incidents matching “Tesla Autopilot” · public reporting

WF-LXRSKR25 Apr 2019

Tesla's lawyers told the other side that the data the car sends home holds no crash video and no snapshot,…

The Autopilot system failed to brake for a stop sign and a parked vehicle, causing a collision that killed Naibel Benavides Leon and injured Dillon Angulo.

Company involved
Tesla
AI system involved
Enhanced Autopilot

1 source article · read the reporting →

Tesla Autopilot Crash on Hong Kong Eastern Corridor Kills Driver

香港东区走廊特斯拉自动驾驶事故致司机不治|警方|tesla_新浪新闻 - 新浪网

A Tesla crashed on Hong Kong's Eastern Corridor while using autonomous driving. The driver died after treatment failed. Police are handling the case.

Company involved
Tesla

1 source article · read the reporting →

WF-Z6G6IR19 Jun 2026Portuguese

Are autonomous cars safe? Fatal accident reignites debate

Carros autônomos são seguros? Acidente fatal reacende debate - CNN Brasil

A fatal crash in Texas involving a Tesla Model 3 is under investigation by U.S. federal agencies. The driver claimed a driver-assistance system was active before the vehicle struck a house and killed a 76-year-old woman. Data shows a rise in autonomous system incident reports, mostly low-speed collisions, while Brazil still prohibits fully driverless cars.

Company involved
Tesla
AI system involved
Autopilot and FSD

1 source article · read the reporting →

WF-3Z6EW89 Sep 2026ZH-CN

马斯克怒怼特斯拉致命车祸报道:与自动驾驶无关 他们是因我不投广告怀恨在心 - 新浪财经

A 2024 Tesla Model Y crashed, killing a passenger and injuring the driver

Company involved
Tesla
AI system involved
Autopilot

1 source article · read the reporting →

WF-JMN2YN12 Jul 2026

Tesla’s record month: 4 fatal Autopilot and Full Self-Driving crashes - Electrek

Vehicle steering, acceleration, and braking were controlled by the system during crashes resulting in fatalities.

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-5D2TAW31 Oct 2025

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

1 source article · read the reporting →

WF-XBG6ZN7 Dec 2025

Data confirms Autopilot/FSD was active in crash that killed a mother, passerby saved her baby - Electrek

The car's driver-assist system steered the vehicle off the road, causing a crash that killed the driver.

Company involved
Tesla
AI system involved
Autopilot/Full Self-Driving

1 source article · read the reporting →

Aquaman 2 Fishing Tips Tesla Autopilot Tested Domestically, Hits Sanitation Truck, Raises Questions

海王2捕鱼技巧特斯拉自动驾驶在国内测试,撞上环卫车引质疑 - Pchome电脑之家

Tesla's autonomous driving system was tested on domestic roads and collided with a sanitation truck. The accident has sparked skepticism about the technology.

Company involved
特斯拉

1 source article · read the reporting →

Tesla Autopilot Crash on Hong Kong Eastern Corridor Kills Driver

香港东区走廊特斯拉自动驾驶事故致司机不治|警方|tesla_新浪新闻 - 新浪网

A Tesla crashed on Hong Kong's Eastern Corridor while using autonomous driving. The driver died after treatment failed. Police are handling the case.

Company involved
Tesla

1 source article · read the reporting →

WF-FX7B0T31 Oct 2025

Tesla on Autopilot stopped before deadly Mesa crash: Here’s what filing says - AZ Family

The vehicle suddenly stopped on the freeway, causing a rear-end collision that killed the driver.

Company involved
Tesla
AI system involved
Autopilot

1 source article · read the reporting →

WF-W5841HIndonesian

Musk Flaunts FSD, Tesla Sued for IDR 235 Trillion

Musk Pamerkan FSD, Tesla Digugat Rp235 Triliun - Telset.id

Elon Musk reposted a video of a 98-year-old man who claimed he no longer watches the road while using Tesla's Full Self-Driving (Supervised) system. The repost came as Tesla faces lawsuits related to FSD and Autopilot totaling around US$14.5 billion (IDR 235 trillion), including a US$243 million verdict in a fatal Autopilot case.

Company involved
Tesla
AI system involved
FSD (Supervised)

1 source article · read the reporting →

WF-2O398LTurkish

Tesla Model 3 Crashes Into House in New York; No Brake Marks, Autopilot Suspected

New York'ta Tesla Model 3 eve çarptı! Fren izi bulunamadı: Autopilot şüphesi çok konuşuldu | Otomobil Haberleri - GZT

A Tesla Model 3 crashed through a porch and into the living room wall of a house in Chester, New York. Police found no brake or skid marks at the scene, prompting an investigation into whether the driver was asleep or the vehicle's Autopilot or Full Self-Driving system was active. The homeowner, who was resting on a couch, was thrown by the impact and suffered shoulder and back injuries.

1 source article · read the reporting →

WF-8PUXUG26 Oct 2020

Tesla Autopilot Mistakes Flag for Traffic Lights

A Tesla Model 3 owner reported that their car's Autopilot system misidentified a gas station flag with red and orange letters as traffic lights. The system displayed changing red and yellow light signals while the car was stationary. The incident highlights limitations in Tesla's self-driving technology, though no harm occurred. Tesla has not commented on the specific incident.

Company involved
Tesla, Inc.
AI system involved
Autopilot

1 source article · read the reporting →

WF-8ZYEL016 Aug 2026RO

Self-Driving Tesla Mistook Road for an Off-Ramp, Nearly Causing Crash

O mașină cu sistem autonom de conducere a confundat drumul cu o rampă. Ce a… - mediafax.ro

A Tesla with Full Self-Driving engaged veered toward a ditch after misinterpreting a highway exit in Quebec, Canada. The driver, an editor of an EV blog, took control at the last moment to avoid a serious accident.

Company involved
Tesla
AI system involved
FSD, v14.3.6

1 source article · read the reporting →

Tesla FSD Was Engaged as Model Y Made Left Turn Before Fatal Crash - Autoblog

The system made a left turn, leading to a fatal crash.

Company involved
Tesla
AI system involved
Full Self-Driving

1 source article · read the reporting →

WF-RABY5W14 Apr 2025ZH-TW

Tesla Model Y Veers Off Highway Leaving Driver Dead Despite Engaged Driver-Assist System

特斯拉Model Y高速公路衝出車道 輔助駕駛系統啟用仍釀死亡事故 - 科技島

A 2024 Tesla Model Y veered off Interstate 35 in Missouri and struck a guardrail, killing the 64-year-old female driver. Tesla's report to NHTSA confirmed the driver-assist system was engaged prior to the crash.

Company involved
Tesla
AI system involved
Model Y

1 source article · read the reporting →

WF-BYXUUD26 Aug 2020

Tesla on Autopilot hits police car; driver was watching a movie

A Tesla Model S with Autopilot engaged crashed into a police car in North Carolina, throwing two officers to the ground. The driver admitted he was watching a movie on his phone at the time. No one was seriously injured. The driver was charged with violating the state's move over law and having a television in the car.

Company involved
Tesla
AI system involved
Autopilot

10 source articles · read the reporting →

Tesla Model 3 Fatal Crash: 82-Year-Old Dies, Is FSD to Blame?

特斯拉Model 3酿致命车祸:82岁老人身亡,FSD背锅? - cnBeta.COM

On July 6, 2025, a Tesla Model 3 ran a stop sign in Buena Vista Township, New Jersey, and collided with a Honda Civic, killing its 82-year-old driver Stephen Field. Tesla's data confirmed the driver-assistance system was engaged at the time of the crash. The software version was redacted, but the nature of the accident suggests the Full Self-Driving (FSD) system may have been active.

1 source article · read the reporting →

WF-0ZYRK928 Sep 2026ZH-CN

Tesla Autopilot in Another Accident: Highway Obstacle-Avoidance Failure Causes Three-Car Pileup

乐发500备用网址特斯拉自动驾驶系统再出事故,高速避障失败致三车追尾 - Pchome电脑之家

Pchome电脑之家 reported that Tesla's Autopilot system was involved in another accident. On a highway, obstacle avoidance failed, causing a three-car rear-end collision.

Company involved
Tesla
AI system involved
自动驾驶系统

1 source article · read the reporting →

WF-WQZ5E628 Sep 2026ZH-CN

Tesla Autopilot in Another Accident: Highway Obstacle Avoidance Failure Causes Three-Car Rear-End Collision

im电竞网页网页版特斯拉自动驾驶系统再出事故,高速避障失败致三车追尾 - Pchome电脑之家

Tesla's autonomous driving system was involved in another accident. Its obstacle avoidance failed at highway speed, leading to a rear-end collision involving three vehicles.

Company involved
Tesla
AI system involved
Autopilot

1 source article · read the reporting →

WF-VCBKSVItalian

Tesla Avoids Trial with Settlement Over Fatal Autopilot Crash

Tesla evita il processo con un accordo su un incidente mortale con Autopilot - Motori Magazine

Tesla reached a settlement with the family of a driver killed in a crash while Autopilot was active. The incident occurred in California when a Model S struck a diagonally parked fire truck. The case had raised questions about the system's reliability.

Company involved
Tesla
AI system involved
Autopilot

1 source article · read the reporting →

WF-XBG6ZN7 Dec 2025

Data confirms Autopilot/FSD was active in crash that killed a mother, passerby saved her baby - Electrek

The car's driver-assist system steered the vehicle off the road, causing a crash that killed the driver.

Company involved
Tesla
AI system involved
Autopilot/Full Self-Driving

1 source article · read the reporting →

WF-YICWYW7 Sep 2026French

Passenger Accidentally Discovers How to Manually Drive Tesla's Robotaxi

Un passager découvre par accident comment piloter soi-même le robotaxi de Tesla - PhonAndroid

A passenger named Matthew Skrzypczak found a hidden driving interface on the central screen of a Tesla Cybercab, featuring a virtual joystick. The vehicle lacks a steering wheel and pedals, so this menu is intended for operators to maneuver it in depots or tight parking. Skrzypczak filmed the screen and attempted to drive the car, realizing he likely wasn't meant to access the controls.

Company involved
Tesla
AI system involved
Cybercab

1 source article · read the reporting →

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