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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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212 incidents closest to “Vigilant VehicleManager” · matched on meaning · public reporting

Waymo drives through farmer’s market in Denver, no one injured - Washington Times

The Waymo autonomous vehicle drove through a farmer's market, potentially endangering attendees.

Company involved
Waymo
AI system involved
Waymo

1 source article · 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-F69DNT13 Sep 2026

Waymo pulls over, calls cops on riders with a ghost gun - The Verge

The vehicle pulled over and alerted police to riders in possession of a firearm

Company involved
Waymo
AI system involved
Waymo robotaxi

1 source article · read the reporting →

WF-CNBR8522 Jun 2023

San Francisco officials complain of robotaxi interference with emergency responders

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.

Company involved
Waymo and Cruise

4 source articles · read the reporting →

WF-D4DS2M11 Dec 2023

Waymo Self-Driving Taxis Crash into Backwards-Towed Pickup in Phoenix

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.

Company involved
Waymo
AI system involved
Waymo Driver

3 source articles · read the reporting →

WF-N4K49U4 Oct 2026

VIDEO: Wayward Waymo runs red light at major intersection near Universal Orlando - WKMG

The Waymo van entered an intersection against a red light, endangering cross traffic and pedestrians.

Company involved
Waymo

1 source article · read the reporting →

Government Questions Avride Crash Reports About Injuries - Car Complaints

Federal regulators questioned Avride's reports of crashes involving its autonomous vehicles, including how injuries to occupants were reported.

Company involved
Avride
AI system involved
Avride automated driving system

1 source article · read the reporting →

WF-JUGG9114 Sep 2026

Austin Fire Department Faces Another Bizarre Standoff With an Empty Waymo - MotorBiscuit

A driverless car failed to yield to an emergency vehicle, blocking its path

Company involved
Waymo
AI system involved
Waymo

1 source article · read the reporting →

WF-YH3S8G20 Sep 2026

A Waymo Drove Into a Denver Farmers Market. Colorado Police Had No Mechanism to Ticket It. - Gadget Review

A driverless Waymo entered a Denver farmers market past barricades and a stop sign, disrupting vendors and staff.

Company involved
Waymo
AI system involved
Waymo

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-3AGQFY1 Dec 2025

California Slaps Robotaxis With $10,000 Fines for Blocking First Responders - Hoodline

Autonomous vehicles blocked emergency vehicles, delaying response times for first responders.

Company involved
Waymo
AI system involved
Waymo

1 source article · read the reporting →

WF-Y2VM2314 Sep 2026

Waymo Robotaxi Blocks Fire Truck Responding To Austin Hotel Alarm - AOL.com

An empty Waymo robotaxi blocked and delayed a fire truck responding to an Austin hotel alarm.

Company involved
Waymo
AI system involved
Waymo robotaxi

1 source article · read the reporting →

WF-LVTWSJ6 Jul 2025

Buena Vista Crash Killed 82-Year-Old — Tesla Records Show Driver-Assist Was On - Hoodline

The Tesla driver-assist system ran a stop sign and struck a Honda Civic, killing its driver, Stephen Field.

Company involved
Tesla

1 source article · read the reporting →

WF-DDDGZY13 Oct 2025

Xiaomi SU7 fatal crash in Chengdu raises EV safety concerns

A Xiaomi SU7 electric vehicle crashed in Chengdu, China, and caught fire. Bystanders were unable to open the electronic door handles to rescue an occupant, and a 31-year-old male driver died. The incident follows an earlier fatal SU7 crash that raised questions about the vehicle's smart driving features, and has intensified scrutiny on electronic door handle safety.

Company involved
Xiaomi
AI system involved
SU7

3 source articles · read the reporting →

NHTSA investigation PE25012: Traffic safety violations while Full Self Driving ("FSD") is engaged

The system made driving decisions that violated traffic safety laws, affecting other road users.

Company involved
Tesla, Inc.
AI system involved
Full Self Driving (FSD)

1 source article · read the reporting →

WF-SH1YQXArabic

Waymo Self-Driving Taxis Proactively Report to Police After Discovering Passenger Hiding a Gun

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.

Company involved
Waymo

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 →

WF-HE06HX10 May 2024

NHTSA investigation PE24015: Rear-end Collisions Involving Zoox Vehicles

Automated driving system controlled vehicle braking and acceleration, leading to rear-end collisions with other road users

Company involved
Zoox
AI system involved
Zoox vehicle

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 →

WF-BH561Z25 Sep 2026German

First Accident Before Test Phase: Robotaxis Launch in Furttal

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.

Company involved
Swiss Transit Lab

1 source article · read the reporting →

Tesla's New Autopilot Crashes, Driver's Hands Off Wheel Entire Time

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.

Company involved
Tesla

1 source article · read the reporting →

WF-T5U1K11 Oct 2025

NHTSA investigates Tesla's 'Mad Max' driving mode

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.

Company involved
Tesla
AI system involved
Full Self-Driving (FSD) 'Mad Max' mode

5 source articles · read the reporting →

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