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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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44 incidents closest to “Aptiv Gen 8 radar” · matched on meaning · public 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-OQ1CO224 Jul 2026ZH-CN

Driver-Assist System Initiates Lane Change, Causes Rear-End Collision on Highway

“智驾系统”自主变道 高速公路上遭遇追尾 - 新浪财经

A driver's XPeng X9, with its NGP driver-assistance system engaged, autonomously initiated a left lane change on an expressway. During the maneuver, a vehicle ahead braked suddenly and the car was rear-ended by a large truck. Police determined the lane change caused the accident and held the driver fully liable; the vehicle repair estimate exceeded 100,000 yuan.

AI system involved
Xpeng NGP (Navigation Guided Pilot)

1 source article · read the reporting →

WF-0YBQUE1 Sep 2026

Tesla's FSD reportedly engaged during fatal Illinois crash -- Electrek (TSLA:NASDAQ) - Seeking Alpha

Vehicle control and navigation decisions affecting a driver and potentially other road users

Company involved
Tesla
AI system involved
FSD

1 source article · read the reporting →

Aftermarket driver assist under federal probe following fatal crashes - Ars Technica

The comma.ai driver assist system failed to detect slow or stopped vehicles, causing crashes that killed three people and injured 11.

AI system involved
openpilot

1 source article · read the reporting →

8688 Sports: Tesla Autopilot Accident Investigation Results Released – System Misjudgment Caused Chain Collision

8688体育特斯拉自动驾驶事故调查结果出炉,系统误判导致连环相撞 - Pchome电脑之家

The investigation into a Tesla Autopilot accident has been completed. The results reveal that a misjudgment by the self-driving system triggered a multi-vehicle pile-up.

Company involved
特斯拉
AI system involved
Autopilot

1 source article · read the reporting →

Fatal Highway Crash Suspected Caused by Driver-Assist Blind Spot; Safety Board Launches Probe

國道3死車禍疑輔駕盲區奪命 運安會要查了 高公局:6情境無法辨識 - 中時新聞網

A three-fatality crash on the national highway is suspected to have been caused by a blind spot in the driver-assistance system. The Transportation Safety Board has launched an investigation. The Freeway Bureau stated that there are six scenarios where such systems cannot properly identify hazards.

1 source article · read the reporting →

WF-08TPVB20 Aug 2026ZH-CN

NEV 'Smart Cruise' Crashes Into Construction Cones; Traffic Police: Assisted Driving Is Not Autonomous Driving

新能源汽车“智能巡航”撞上施工锥桶,交警:辅助驾驶不等于自动驾驶! - 紫牛新闻

On the morning of August 20, on the G15 Shenhai Expressway in Hai'an, a new energy sedan using its smart cruise function drove into construction cones placed in the first lane. The driver swerved into the rightmost lane after impact, and no injuries were reported. Traffic police said assisted driving is not autonomous driving and the driver remains primarily responsible.

1 source article · read the reporting →

WF-PMQKM725 Mar 2026Japanese

Tesla fatal crash: driver assistance active during left turn — feature and cause still unknown

テスラ死亡事故、左折時に運転支援が作動―機能名と事故原因はなお不明 - 財経新聞

A Tesla Model Y was turning left at an intersection in Batavia, Illinois, on March 25, 2026, when it collided with an oncoming pickup truck. The front-seat passenger was killed, and a NHTSA report confirmed a driver-assistance system was engaged within 30 seconds before the crash, but the specific feature name and accident cause were not disclosed.

Company involved
Tesla
AI system involved
FSD (Supervised)

1 source article · read the reporting →

WF-7XG2TY1 Oct 2025Korean

Exclusive: 8 rollovers in a year turn underground road into self-driving car terror zone; reporter's car also swerves

[단독] "1년 새 8번 전복" 자율주행차 공포의 구간 된 지하도로, 취재차량도 '휘청' / 풀버전 - v.daum.net

On the Shinwol-Yeoui underground road in Seoul, eight vehicles have overturned at the same spot in the past year. All had autonomous driving assist features, and it is suspected that lane recognition errors caused them to suddenly veer off and hit the curb. A reporter's test drive confirmed that the lane-keeping system disengaged at the problematic sections.

1 source article · read the reporting →

WF-BWZQYO26 Aug 2026Indonesian

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

1 source article · read the reporting →

WF-ST3MBB29 Sep 2026ZH-CN

Before National Day Highway Trips, Look at This Assisted-Driving Rear-End Crash

国庆上高速前 先看看这起智驾追尾 - 驱动之家

A car on the Hukun Expressway rear-ended a truck at night while the driver was using its assisted driving function. The system disengaged at the last moment, leaving less than 10 meters to react and no time to brake. No casualties were reported.

1 source article · read the reporting →

WF-41LXO51 May 2026Italian

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

1 source article · read the reporting →

WF-IQWQB07 Dec 2025Indonesian

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

1 source article · read the reporting →

WF-H4032Y19 Aug 2026ZH-TW

Driver Assistance System Leads to Rear-End Crash; Freeway Bureau Calls for Inclusion in Driving Tests and Mandatory Dealer Disclosure

輔助駕駛系統釀追撞 高公局:應納入監理考題、賣車時強制告知 - udn

A secondary rear-end collision on National Highway 1 occurred after a driver using adaptive cruise control failed to detect stationary vehicles. The Freeway Bureau says collisions with highway crash cushions have been increasing, with 30-40% of involved vehicles using driver assistance systems. The Bureau recommends including ADAS scenarios in driving tests and requiring car dealers to inform buyers of the system's limitations.

AI system involved
ACC (Adaptive Cruise Control) and ADAS

1 source article · read the reporting →

WF-HXB33K1 Feb 2026ZH-TW

After fatal crashes, regulators investigate Comma AI's hands-free driving technology

致命車禍後,主管機關調查 Comma AI 的免手操作駕駛技術 - Business Insider Taiwan

The US NHTSA opened an investigation into Comma AI's hands-free driving device after five reported crashes that caused 11 injuries and 3 deaths. The regulator says vehicles equipped with the device hit slow-moving or stopped vehicles in the lane, and the system may have failed to adequately detect or respond to them. Comma AI sells an aftermarket device that enables hands-free driving on over 325 car models, with software including OpenPilot.

Company involved
Comma AI
AI system involved
OpenPilot (running on comma three, comma 3X, comma four hardware)

1 source article · read the reporting →

WF-30R8NM6 Jul 2025Hindi

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

1 source article · read the reporting →

WF-75P4S67 Jul 2024

Baidu's 'Apollo Go' robotaxi hits jaywalking pedestrian in Wuhan

On 7 July 2024, a Baidu 'Apollo Go' autonomous taxi struck a pedestrian at an intersection in Wuhan, China. The vehicle was starting at a green light when it made slight contact with the pedestrian, who was crossing against the red light. Baidu stated it cooperated with police and accompanied the injured person to hospital for observation. The incident has raised questions about liability for driverless cars under China's evolving regulations.

Company involved
Baidu
AI system involved
萝卜快跑

1 source article · read the reporting →

WF-949ZPL18 Aug 2026BN

Visible change on Dhaka-Chittagong highway under AI surveillance

এআই নজরদারিতে ঢাকা-চট্টগ্রাম মহাসড়কে দৃশ্যমান বদল - Passenger Voice

AI-powered cameras and an automatic fine system were launched on the Dhaka-Chittagong highway on August 18 to detect traffic violations. The system covers about 250 kilometers with 1,427 cameras planned at 490 points. In the first 24 hours, 449 cases were filed and fines totaling 1,551,000 taka were issued, mostly for speeding.

Company involved
Bangladesh Road Transport Authority (BRTA)

1 source article · read the reporting →

WF-97H6LB23 Oct 2021

Tesla recalls 11,704 vehicles over Full Self-Driving Beta software error

Tesla voluntarily recalled 11,704 vehicles after identifying a software error in its Full Self-Driving Beta system that could cause false forward-collision warnings or unexpected automatic emergency braking. The error, a communication disconnect between two on-board chips, was introduced in an over-the-air update on October 23, 2021. Tesla stated it was not aware of any crashes or injuries and issued a software fix. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is monitoring the situation.

Company involved
Tesla
AI system involved
Full Self-Driving Beta

10 source articles · read the reporting →

WF-ZB5S5526 Aug 2025

Zoox Recalls Software After Autonomous Vehicles Cross Lane Lines

Zoox issued a voluntary software recall for 332 autonomous vehicles after identifying instances where the vehicles crossed center lane lines or blocked crosswalks. The issue, first observed on August 26, 2025, involved a robotaxi making a wide turn into an opposing lane. No collisions occurred, but the company acknowledged the risk and deployed software updates in November and December to correct the behavior. Zoox is in ongoing discussions with NHTSA about the incidents.

Company involved
Zoox
AI system involved
Zoox autonomous driving system

2 source articles · read the reporting →

Volkswagen Settles Class Action Over Front Assist Automatic Braking Defects

A class action lawsuit alleged that Volkswagen and Audi vehicles equipped with automatic emergency braking systems, including Volkswagen's Front Assist, can mistakenly activate sudden braking while driving, posing a safety hazard. The lawsuit, consolidated from four class actions, claimed the systems were defective. Volkswagen denied the claims but reached a settlement in January 2024, providing an extended warranty, partial reimbursement for past repairs, and additional information on system limitations. The settlement was filed in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Missouri.

Company involved
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
AI system involved
Front Assist, Audi Braking Guard, Pre Sense Front, Audi Pre Sense City, Turn assist

2 source articles · read the reporting →

Volvo self-driving car blinded by snow in Sweden test

During testing in Jokkmokk, Sweden, a Volvo self-driving XC90 SUV's radar sensors became caked with frozen flakes, rendering the vehicle unable to read the road. The incident highlighted the challenge of snow blindness for autonomous vehicles. Ford engineers later proposed a solution using lidar to create high-definition 3-D maps.

Company involved
Volvo Cars
AI system involved
self-driving XC90 SUV

4 source articles · read the reporting →

WF-EDM4F821 May 2024

Waymo recalls robotaxi software after crash into telephone pole

On May 21, 2024, a Waymo autonomous vehicle crashed into a telephone pole in Phoenix, Arizona, while driving to a passenger pickup location. The vehicle was damaged but no one was injured. Waymo issued a voluntary recall and updated the software and mapping for its entire fleet of 672 vehicles to correct an error that assigned a low damage score to the pole and to improve the map.

Company involved
Waymo
AI system involved
Waymo autonomous vehicle

6 source articles · read the reporting →

WF-J8EHEE23 Sep 2021

Xpeng P7 Collides with Truck During NGP Assisted Driving, Driver Injured

On 23 September 2021, a Xpeng P7 owner in China was using the NGP automatic navigation assisted driving system when the vehicle failed to identify a flatbed truck ahead and collided with its rear. The driver, who trusted the system to brake automatically, sustained slight injuries. Xpeng Motors stated that the system's functions were operating normally before the crash and that further analysis would be conducted. Experts suggested the visual camera may have misjudged the distance due to the truck's unusual shape.

Company involved
Xpeng Motors
AI system involved
NGP automatic navigation assisted driving system

1 source article · read the reporting →

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