Tesla
Incidents involved as both Developer and Deployer
Incident 5229 Report
Tesla on AutoPilot Killed Driver in Crash in Florida while Watching Movie
2016-07-01
A Tesla Model S on autopilot crashed into a white articulated tractor-trailer on Highway US 27A in Williston, Florida, killing the driver.
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Poor Performance of Tesla Factory Robots
2016-10-08
The goal of manufacturing 2,500 Tesla Model 3's per week was falling short by 500 cars/week, and employees had to be "borrowed" from Panasonic in a shared factory to help hand-assemble lithium batteries for Tesla.
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Sleeping Driver on Tesla AutoPilot
2018-12-01
A Tesla Model S remained on autopilot while being operated by a drunk, sleeping operator whose hands were not on the wheel. The police had to slow the car down by slowing in front of the vehicle to activate its 'driver assist' feature .
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A Collection of Tesla Autopilot-Involved Crashes
2016-06-30
Multiple unrelated car accidents result in varying levels of harm have been occurred while a Tesla's autopilot was in use.
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Incident 3028 Report
Poor Performance of Tesla Factory Robots
2016-10-08
The goal of manufacturing 2,500 Tesla Model 3's per week was falling short by 500 cars/week, and employees had to be "borrowed" from Panasonic in a shared factory to help hand-assemble lithium batteries for Tesla.
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Tesla FSD Reportedly Increased Crash Risk, Prompting Recall
2016-09-09
A component of Tesla Full Self Driving system was deemed by regulators to increase crash risk such as by exceeding speed limits or by traveling through intersections unlawfully or unpredictably, prompting recall for hundreds of thousands of vehicles.
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Deepfake Scam Falsely Promoted Trump Golden Eagles Project as Investment Opportunity
2025-02-01
Reports surfaced of an AI-generated scam falsely promoting the Trump Golden Eagles Project. Deepfake videos of Donald Trump, Bank of America CEO Brian Moynihan, and Elon Musk allegedly claimed that buyers could trade collectible coins for cash or Tesla stock. A Bay Area veteran lost $2,500, reportedly believing he would earn millions. The scam circulated via Telegram, and Bank of America denied any involvement.
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Incident 63817 Report
Fatal Crash Involving Tesla Full Self-Driving Claims Employee's Life
2022-05-16
A Tesla employee, Hans von Ohain, was killed in a crash while allegedly using the Full Self-Driving feature. The car failed to navigate mountain curves, leading to a fatal collision, possibly making von Ohain the first known fatality of the Full Self-Driving feature.
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A Tesla Taxi Cab Involved in an Accident in Paris with Twenty Injuries
2021-12-11
In Paris, about 20 people were injured in an accident involving a Tesla Model 3 taxi cab which was reportedly caused by a sudden unintended acceleration (SUA) episode and braking issues.
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YouTuber Tested Tesla on Self Driving Mode, Colliding with Street Pylons
2022-02-04
A YouTuber who was a Tesla’s employee conducted an on-road review of Tesla's Full Self Driving (FSD) Beta, showing its navigation in various road environments in San Jose and collision with a bollards during Autopilot, allegedly causing his dismissal from the company.
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Tesla Vehicle Running on Self-Driving Mode Crashes on City Streets
2019-07-06
A Tesla vehicle running in self-driving mode outside the operating conditions supported by the software crashed and injured the driver. Subsequently, the driver filed a lawsuit against Tesla and a jury found no damages were warranted.
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Incident 8892 Report
Tesla's 'Actually Smart Summon' Feature Reportedly Linked to Multiple Parking Lot Collisions
2025-01-07
Tesla's "Actually Smart Summon" feature, a remote parking system controlled via a smartphone app, reportedly failed to detect obstacles such as cars, walls, and parking signs, resulting in at least 16 collision incidents. The NHTSA is investigating safety concerns, including delayed user response times, potential overreliance on camera-only navigation, and noncompliance with crash reporting rules.
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Tesla FSD Reportedly Increased Crash Risk, Prompting Recall
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Tesla FSD Reportedly Increased Crash Risk, Prompting Recall