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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215 incidents closest to “Tesla Cybercab” · matched on meaning · public reporting
A Tesla Model Y struck and killed a pedestrian changing a tire on the shoulder of a highway.
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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.
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The Tesla Autopilot system failed to detect a parked tractor-trailer, causing a collision that killed two occupants.
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San Francisco's fire chief and police union have complained that Waymo and Cruise robotaxis are interfering with emergency responders, including driving into active scenes and blocking fire trucks. The fire chief says it is only a matter of time before a catastrophic injury or death occurs. The police union asked the California Public Utilities Commission to postpone a vote on expanding robotaxi services. The companies say they are working with officials and that most encounters are without issue.
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On 11 December 2023, two Waymo autonomous vehicles collided with a pickup truck being towed backwards in Phoenix, Arizona. The vehicles were operating without passengers and sustained minor damage, with no injuries reported. Waymo attributed the crashes to a software error that mispredicted the towed vehicle's motion and subsequently deployed a fix. The company filed a voluntary recall report with the NHTSA.
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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.
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The vehicle swerved and collided with a traffic pole, killing the driver
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In November 2023, a Tesla Model Y with Full Self-Driving engaged struck and killed 71-year-old Johna Story on Interstate 17 in Arizona. The system failed to brake due to sun glare, according to footage obtained by Bloomberg. The victim's family has sued Tesla and the driver. NHTSA is investigating whether the system poses an unacceptable safety risk.
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قامت سيارات الأجرة ذاتية القيادة من شركة Waymo بإبلاغ الشرطة بشكل استباقي بعد اكتشافها أن أحد الركاب كان يخفي مسدساً.…
A Waymo self-driving taxi in San Francisco detected two teenage passengers carrying an unidentified AR-15 rifle loaded with ammunition. The vehicle automatically stopped and alerted police, leading to the arrest of the two teenagers. Waymo stated that its system can identify violations of its terms of service, including carrying weapons, and will proactively notify police.
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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.
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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.
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The Tesla Model 3, with Autopilot possibly engaged, struck an overturned semi-truck and a pedestrian, killing the driver and injuring the pedestrian.
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Tesla Model 3 struck a pedestrian on the highway
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Erster Unfall, bevor die Testphase beginnt: Robotaxis starten im Furttal - nzz.ch
Switzerland's first self-driving taxi service launched in the Furttal region near Zurich, but three days before the start a test vehicle had a minor accident in Dänikon, damaging a ground plate and two tires. The pilot project, called Iamo, aims to complement public transport, with a safety driver on board during the test phase.
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so米体育app下载特斯拉新款自动驾驶出事故，车主全程双手离方向盘 - Pchome电脑之家
A Tesla vehicle with the new autopilot system was involved in an accident. The driver kept both hands off the steering wheel throughout the incident. The news was reported by Pchome.
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Tesla introduced a 'Mad Max' mode for its Full Self-Driving system that speeds and weaves through traffic. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is seeking information from the company after multiple reports of Teslas running stop signs and crossing into oncoming traffic. A lawyer who won a wrongful death lawsuit against Tesla alleges the company deliberately programmes cars to exceed speed limits and drive aggressively. The investigation is ongoing.
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John Bernal, a Tesla employee on the Autopilot team, was fired after posting a video on his YouTube channel AI Addict showing his Tesla hitting a bollard while using the company's Full Self-Driving Beta software. Tesla managers told him his channel was a conflict of interest and had previously asked him not to post negative content. After his dismissal, his access to the FSD Beta was revoked. Bernal says he still cares about vehicle safety and intends to continue his channel.
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A Tesla using its partially automated Autopilot system struck a Florida Highway Patrol cruiser on an interstate near Orlando on August 28, 2021. The trooper had activated emergency lights and was assisting a disabled vehicle. The Tesla driver and the driver of the disabled vehicle suffered minor injuries; the trooper was unhurt. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration had previously opened an investigation into Tesla's Autopilot after similar collisions with emergency vehicles.
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In April 2018, a Tesla Model X in Autopilot mode struck a group of parked motorcyclists in Kanagawa, Japan, killing one. The driver had dozed off, and the lawsuit alleges that multiple Autopilot sensors failed, causing the car to accelerate into the group. The victim's family is suing Tesla in California, claiming the system was defective and that Tesla ignored safety recommendations.
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A 17-year-old student was struck by a Tesla Model Y while crossing the street after exiting a school bus in Hollister, North Carolina. The driver, a dentist, failed to stop for the bus with activated warning devices and was charged with reckless driving. Investigators are examining whether the Tesla's Autopilot mode was engaged at the time. The teenager was hospitalized with life-threatening injuries but is now in good condition.
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On April 17, 2021, a 2019 Tesla Model S crashed into a tree and caught fire in Spring, Texas, killing the two occupants. Authorities believe no one was behind the wheel at the time, and witnesses said the men were discussing Autopilot's self-driving capabilities before the drive. Tesla CEO Elon Musk stated that data logs indicate Autopilot was not enabled, but investigations by NHTSA and NTSB are ongoing. The incident highlights the gap between Tesla's marketing of its driver-assistance features and their actual capabilities.
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Hans von Ohain, a Tesla recruiter, died when his Model 3 crashed into a tree and caught fire while using Tesla's Full Self-Driving feature on a mountain road in Colorado. His widow, Nora Bass, criticised Tesla for lack of response, saying they were treated like 'guinea pigs'. Investigators noted that Ohain's blood alcohol was over three times the legal limit, but the crash did not show typical signs of drunk driving, suggesting the driver-assistance feature was active. Tesla has not commented on the incident.
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On 29 December 2019, a Tesla crashed into a parked firetruck on Interstate 70 in Indiana, killing 23-year-old passenger Jenna Monet and seriously injuring the driver. Police have not yet confirmed whether Tesla's Autopilot driver-assist system was in use at the time. The incident is the latest in a series of similar crashes involving Tesla vehicles colliding with stationary emergency vehicles.
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A Paris taxi company, G7, suspended Tesla Model 3 cars from its fleet after an off-duty driver's car was involved in a collision that killed one person and injured 20 others. It was not clear whether Tesla's Autopilot was active. G7 said Tesla's initial inquiry found no malfunction but that the car appeared to accelerate when the driver tried to brake. The company said it would pay affected drivers' lost wages while a police investigation continues.
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