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56 incidents closest to “Tesla Robotaxi” · matched on meaning · public reporting

WF-0YOWGS20 Aug 2026UK

Tesla Robotaxi Crashes Into Barrier While Company Touts Flawless Safety Record

Роботаксі Tesla в'їхало в огорожу, поки компанія розказує про бездоганний показник безпеки - 24 Канал

A Tesla robotaxi with a passenger collided with plastic bollards in Austin, Texas. The incident occurred as Tesla claims its Robotaxi program has zero notable incidents ahead of launching the Cybercab on public roads.

Company involved
Tesla
AI system involved
Robotaxi

1 source article · read the reporting →

WF-LB2WTKKorean

Tesla Robotaxi Pushes Through Bollards Just Weeks After Claiming ‘Impeccable’ Safety Record

테슬라 로보택시, ‘무결점’ 자신 몇 주 만에 볼라드 밀치고 통과…무인 주행 중 발생 - 위키트리

A Tesla robotaxi operating without a safety driver in Austin, Texas, pushed through plastic bollards blocking a restricted area. The incident was captured on video and spread online shortly after a Tesla executive claimed the program had an impeccable safety record.

Company involved
Tesla
AI system involved
Tesla Robotaxi

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While one American company runs half a million driverless rides a week using cameras, lidar and radar together, the other…

Waymo's co-chief executive argued publicly that camera-only autonomous driving is a dead end, without naming Tesla. Waymo runs about half a million fully driverless paid rides a week across 15 cities with no safety monitors, while Tesla's Austin robotaxi service logged 14 crashes in roughly 800,000 miles with a paid human still sitting in the front seat, a crash every 57,000 miles.

Company involved
Tesla
AI system involved
Tesla robotaxi service

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WF-V0SELD22 Aug 2026Arabic

Watch: Tesla's driverless robotaxi runs over barriers after confusion

شاهد.. روبوتاكسي تسلا بلا سائق تدهس الحواجز بعد ارتباكها - الجزيرة نت

A video showed a Tesla robotaxi in Austin, Texas, repeatedly failing to navigate plastic bollards before driving into them and continuing. The car had no safety driver on board, and the barriers had been in place since February 2024, raising questions about the system's ability to handle road changes.

Company involved
Tesla
AI system involved
Tesla Robotaxi

1 source article · read the reporting →

WF-LLLVAN1 Jun 2026Japanese

Tesla Robotaxi Crash Reports Show Contradictions; NHTSA Data Alone Cannot Determine Fault

テスラのロボタクシー事故報告に矛盾、NHTSAデータだけでは過失を判断できず - 財経新聞

Three property-damage-only crashes involving Tesla's robotaxi were reported to NHTSA in June 2026. Tesla's summaries state the autonomous system did not contribute to the collisions, but one report contains conflicting information: the narrative says the vehicle was stopped while the structured data indicates it was backing up. NHTSA's data is based on self-reports and does not constitute a fault determination.

Company involved
Tesla
AI system involved
Tesla Robotaxi (Model Y)

1 source article · read the reporting →

WF-FWSAKJArabic

After Boasting About Safety, Elon Musk's Car Malfunctions and Crushes Traffic Barriers

بعد التفاخر بأمانها.. سيارة إيلون ماسك ترتبك وتدهس الحواجز المرورية - عكاظ

A Tesla robotaxi mistakenly veered into a lane blocked by plastic barriers, then after hesitating, it drove forward and crushed them instead of reversing. The incident came weeks after the company boasted about its safety record.

Company involved
Tesla
AI system involved
Tesla Robotaxi

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'Tesla ambassador' shares horrific Robotaxi experience that left him calling an Uber - UNILAD Tech

The Robotaxi estimated a 1-hour 6-minute route for a 2.3-mile trip, and the route did not change, leading the passenger to abandon the ride.

Company involved
Tesla
AI system involved
Robotaxi

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WF-18EMSY17 Aug 2026Arabic

Video: Tesla Driverless Robotaxi Runs Over Traffic Barriers After Getting Confused

فيديو.. سيارة روبوتاكسي من "تسلا" بلا سائق تدهس حواجز مرورية بعد ارتباكها - العربية

A video posted Monday on Reddit shows a Tesla driverless robotaxi driving through a row of flexible traffic barriers after taking a wrong turn into a barricaded sidewalk extension. The passenger warned the car, and the vehicle paused for about a minute before proceeding through the plastic barriers. The incident raises questions about the robotaxi's decision-making; Tesla has remote operators, but it is unclear if they were involved.

Company involved
Tesla
AI system involved
روبوتاكسي (Robotaxi)

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WF-20F1U2Japanese

Tesla Hits Tree Stump Again, Even Elon Musk Shocked – Accident During Human Remote Control

テスラ今度は木の切り株に激突しイーロンマスクもショック 人間の遠隔操作で事故 - 自動運転ラボ

A Tesla robotaxi collided with a tree stump at 2 mph in Houston, causing no injuries. The AI got stuck, a remote operator took over, and the operator's maneuvering led to the impact. This is the third remote-intervention accident for Tesla, following similar structural patterns.

Company involved
Tesla
AI system involved
Robotaxi

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 →

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

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Austin logs 8 robotaxi crashes as Tesla, Waymo grow Texas fleets - Yahoo

The autonomous vehicle collided with an e-bike rider, causing minor injuries.

Company involved
Avride
AI system involved
Avride autonomous vehicle

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 →

WF-1S87VK17 Sep 2026Spanish

Is Your Robotaxi Watching You? A Waymo Reports Two Passengers for Carrying a Weapon in the U.S.

¿Tu robotaxi te vigila? Un Waymo delata a dos pasajeros por portar un arma en EE. UU. - Imagen Radio

A Waymo robotaxi detected a loaded firearm inside the vehicle and alerted emergency services, leading to the arrest of two young passengers. The incident has sparked debate over privacy and the use of internal cameras and AI monitoring in autonomous vehicles.

Company involved
Waymo
AI system involved
Waymo

1 source article · read the reporting →

WF-FWSAKJArabic

After Boasting About Safety, Elon Musk's Car Malfunctions and Crushes Traffic Barriers

بعد التفاخر بأمانها.. سيارة إيلون ماسك ترتبك وتدهس الحواجز المرورية - عكاظ

A Tesla robotaxi mistakenly veered into a lane blocked by plastic barriers, then after hesitating, it drove forward and crushed them instead of reversing. The incident came weeks after the company boasted about its safety record.

Company involved
Tesla
AI system involved
Tesla Robotaxi

1 source article · read the reporting →

WF-0YOWGS20 Aug 2026UK

Tesla Robotaxi Crashes Into Barrier While Company Touts Flawless Safety Record

Роботаксі Tesla в'їхало в огорожу, поки компанія розказує про бездоганний показник безпеки - 24 Канал

A Tesla robotaxi with a passenger collided with plastic bollards in Austin, Texas. The incident occurred as Tesla claims its Robotaxi program has zero notable incidents ahead of launching the Cybercab on public roads.

Company involved
Tesla
AI system involved
Robotaxi

1 source article · read the reporting →

WF-W7SD2K31 Oct 2025ZH-TW

Tesla Autopilot Stops on Highway, Driver Killed in Rear-End Crash

特斯拉Autopilot模式高速公路突停 司機遭貨車追撞身亡 - Singtaousa

A Tesla Model 3 in Autopilot mode came to a complete stop on a highway in Mesa, Arizona, and was struck from behind by a Ford F-350 pickup truck. The driver died at the scene. Tesla's report to NHTSA confirmed the automated system was engaged but redacted key details as confidential business information.

Company involved
Tesla
AI system involved
Autopilot

1 source article · read the reporting →

WF-IE8YW923 Jul 2025Dutch

Tesla Releases Documents: Model X with Autopilot Causes Fatal Crash

Tesla geeft documenten vrij: Model X met Autopilot veroorzaakt dodelijke crash - Bright

A Tesla Model X with Autopilot or Full Self-Driving active collided with a three-wheeled motorcycle on US State Route 4 on July 23, 2025, killing the rider. The car was traveling at 79 km/h. The crash was not initially reported as involving a Tesla or automated driving, but Tesla later filed a mandatory report with NHTSA, revealing the system was active.

Company involved
Tesla
AI system involved
Autopilot

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WF-39NI0Y6 Oct 2025

Tesla Autopilot and FSD face fresh scrutiny after two fatal freeway crashes where cars came to a complete stop -…

The vehicle system stopped in the middle of a freeway, leading to collisions that killed the Tesla drivers.

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

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WF-20F1U2Japanese

Tesla Hits Tree Stump Again, Even Elon Musk Shocked – Accident During Human Remote Control

テスラ今度は木の切り株に激突しイーロンマスクもショック 人間の遠隔操作で事故 - 自動運転ラボ

A Tesla robotaxi collided with a tree stump at 2 mph in Houston, causing no injuries. The AI got stuck, a remote operator took over, and the operator's maneuvering led to the impact. This is the third remote-intervention accident for Tesla, following similar structural patterns.

Company involved
Tesla
AI system involved
Robotaxi

1 source article · read the reporting →

WF-LKUWKH28 Sep 2026ZH-CN

Tesla's fully self-driving taxi hits Los Angeles roads, minor scrape on first day

优德官方网站特斯拉全自动驾驶出租车在洛杉矶上路,首日发生轻微剐蹭 - Pchome电脑之家

Tesla's fully self-driving taxi began operating in Los Angeles. On its first day, it was involved in a minor scrape.

Company involved
Tesla

1 source article · read the reporting →

WF-V0SELD22 Aug 2026Arabic

Watch: Tesla's driverless robotaxi runs over barriers after confusion

شاهد.. روبوتاكسي تسلا بلا سائق تدهس الحواجز بعد ارتباكها - الجزيرة نت

A video showed a Tesla robotaxi in Austin, Texas, repeatedly failing to navigate plastic bollards before driving into them and continuing. The car had no safety driver on board, and the barriers had been in place since February 2024, raising questions about the system's ability to handle road changes.

Company involved
Tesla
AI system involved
Tesla Robotaxi

1 source article · read the reporting →

WF-5KSHK231 Mar 2026

Wuhan's Baidu 'Luobo Kuaipao' robotaxis freeze on roads, stranding passengers

On the evening of 31 March 2026, multiple Baidu 'Luobo Kuaipao' autonomous taxis in Wuhan stopped on roads and elevated highways, trapping passengers inside. Police and transport authorities responded, and the company attributed the fault to a network-related system failure. Passengers were evacuated without injury, and an investigation is ongoing.

Company involved
Baidu
AI system involved
Luobo Kuaipao

3 source articles · read the reporting →

Tesla Autopilot in Another Fatal Crash; Family Demands Full Log Release

PG小合集特斯拉自动驾驶再出致命事故,车主家属要求公开完整日志 - Pchome电脑之家

Another fatal accident involving Tesla's autonomous driving system has occurred. The family of the victim is demanding the release of the complete driving logs.

Company involved
Tesla
AI system involved
Tesla Autopilot

1 source article · read the reporting →

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