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44 incidents closest to “NVIDIA DRIVE AV” · matched on meaning · public reporting

WF-406ALFKorean

Assemblymember Kim Mi-ae: 11 Autonomous Vehicle ‘System Error’ Accidents, 4 Injured

김미애 의원, 자율주행자동차 ‘시스템 오류’ 사고 11건…4명 다쳐 - sisakoreanews.kr

Assemblymember Kim Mi-ae reported that there have been 11 accidents caused by system errors in autonomous vehicles. Four people were injured in these incidents.

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Couple’s Self-Driving Car Crashes Head-On After Lane Recognition Error

情侣自驾车因自动驾驶识别错误 发生迎面碰撞事故 - 微博

A couple was driving using the car's autonomous driving feature. The system mistook road surface light reflections for lane markings, causing a head-on collision.

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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-8PV2KE1 Feb 2021

Senators question Amazon over AI cameras monitoring delivery drivers

Five US senators wrote to Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos demanding answers about the company's deployment of AI-equipped cameras in delivery vans. The Netradyne Driveri cameras record drivers continuously and flag safety infractions, raising concerns about privacy and potential pressure on drivers to speed. The senators asked how Amazon will protect against new safety hazards from increased surveillance. Amazon had not responded at the time of reporting.

Company involved
Amazon
AI system involved
Netradyne Driveri

4 source articles · 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-2BT2YN1 Oct 2021

Pony.ai Recalls Autonomous Driving Software After California Crash

In October 2021, a Pony.ai autonomous vehicle without a human safety driver collided with a lane divider and street sign in Fremont, California. No injuries occurred, but the incident led the California DMV to suspend Pony.ai's driverless testing permit and prompted an NHTSA inquiry. The agency determined a software defect caused the crash and requested a recall, which Pony.ai issued for three vehicles in March 2022. The company updated its software and repaired the affected vehicles, while the driverless permit remains suspended pending DMV verification.

Company involved
Pony.ai

10 source articles · 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 →

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.

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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.

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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 →

SIT Acronis Autonomous Self-Driving Car Crashes Into Wall

During round one of Roborace's Season Beta 1.1, a self-driving car from team SIT Acronis Autonomous drove directly into a wall while navigating a gentle curve. The incident occurred without any other cars on the track, and the cause was unclear. Another team's car also experienced positioning issues, highlighting the challenges of autonomous racing at high speeds.

Company involved
SIT Acronis Autonomous
AI system involved
Roborace autonomous racing car

1 source article · read the reporting →

WF-8DE9Y7Italian

Tesla Reports Fatal Crashes, Then Censors Almost Everything

Guida autonoma, Tesla segnala gli incidenti mortali e poi censura quasi tutto - ClubAlfa.it

Tesla reports thousands of incidents involving its driver-assist systems to NHTSA but censors nearly all details, citing trade secrets. An investigation by Electrek matched uncensored data with police reports to identify fatal crashes where Autopilot or Full Self-Driving was active, including cases of speeding, sudden stops, and left-turn collisions. Despite marketing the software as fully autonomous, Tesla attributes blame to drivers while the systems remain Level 2, requiring constant human supervision.

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

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-4HD62M3 Nov 2021

Tesla Model Y in Full Self-Driving beta severely damaged in California crash

On 3 November 2021, a Tesla Model Y operating in Full Self-Driving beta mode crashed in Brea, California. The owner alleges that during a left turn, the system steered into the wrong lane and, despite the driver's attempt to correct, the car took control and forced itself into the incorrect lane, causing a collision with another vehicle. The car was severely damaged, but no injuries were reported. The incident was reported to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, which is investigating.

Company involved
Tesla
AI system involved
Full Self-Driving beta

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-AACDUS1 Jun 2017

Tesla Autopilot fails to centre car, shredding tyres in Redmond

In summer 2017, Eric Horvitz activated the Autopilot function of his Tesla sedan while driving in Redmond, Washington. The system failed to centre the car properly, causing both driver's side tyres to hit a raised curb and shred instantly. Horvitz regained control and watched his car being towed away. He reported the incident to Tesla, which he says was more concerned about liability than addressing ethical issues with its AI.

Company involved
Tesla
AI system involved
Autopilot

2 source articles · 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-5UE9FQ1 Oct 2016

Tesla Staged 2016 Self-Driving Video, Deposition Reveals

In October 2016, Tesla published a video titled 'Full Self-Driving Hardware on all Teslas' showing a car driving itself without human input. A deposition by Tesla's director of Autopilot software, Ashok Elluswamy, revealed that the video was staged on a predetermined route and that the car crashed into a fence during filming. The production version of Autopilot at the time did not have the capability to respond to traffic lights as shown. Tesla and Elon Musk did not disclose that the video was edited to portray the system more favourably.

Company involved
Tesla
AI system involved
Full Self-Driving Hardware

6 source articles · read the reporting →

WF-GPYWHQ29 May 2018

Tesla Autopilot crashes into parked police SUV in Laguna Beach

On 29 May 2018, Dave Key's Tesla Model S, operating in Autopilot mode, drifted out of its lane and collided with a parked police SUV in Laguna Beach, California. No one was injured, but the car was written off. The crash was attributed to a known limitation of Tesla's AI, which struggled to distinguish stationary objects from the background. Key, a former software entrepreneur, later bought three more Teslas and used the Full Self-Driving beta.

Company involved
Tesla
AI system involved
Autopilot

4 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-HQESEZ13 May 2023

Tesla's Full Self-Driving Beta fails to stop for pedestrian at crosswalk

A video posted online shows a Tesla vehicle using the Full Self-Driving Beta software detecting a pedestrian at a crosswalk in San Francisco but not stopping, only slowing from 26 mph to 24 mph after passing. The incident highlights the system's failure to comply with California law requiring drivers to yield to pedestrians. Tesla has faced regulatory scrutiny from NHTSA over unsafe behaviours around intersections, and this video adds to concerns about the safety of the unfinished software being tested on public roads.

Company involved
Tesla
AI system involved
Full Self-Driving Beta

5 source articles · read the reporting →

WF-NJX5PW24 Jul 2026

Truck drivers sue Motive over AI dash cam mass surveillance

Truck drivers Adam Dean and Christian Erickson filed a class action lawsuit against Motive Technologies Inc., alleging that the company's AI-powered dash cams with automatic license plate readers collected license plate data and tracked drivers' movements without consent. The lawsuit, filed in California federal court, claims violations of California's ALPR Law and seeks damages of $2,500 per class member. The drivers allege privacy invasion and emotional distress from the surreptitious surveillance.

Company involved
Motive Technologies Inc.

1 source article · 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 →

WF-JX049M10 Oct 2024

Alcon Entertainment sues Tesla and Elon Musk over AI-generated Blade Runner 2049 imagery

Alcon Entertainment, the producer of Blade Runner 2049, has sued Tesla, Elon Musk, and Warner Bros Discovery, alleging they used AI to create promotional imagery based on the film for Tesla's robotaxi launch event on 10 October 2024. Alcon claims it had specifically denied a request from Warner Bros to use material from the film. The lawsuit alleges misappropriation and false endorsement, and describes the financial magnitude of the misappropriation as substantial.

Company involved
Tesla

6 source articles · read the reporting →

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