Tesla Full Self-Driving reports of failing to stop at red lights
Tesla owners reported that vehicles with Full Self-Driving (FSD) system failed to stop at red traffic lights, requiring manual intervention. The FSD system, used by approximately 500,000 Tesla vehicles, remains in development despite Tesla's marketing claims of full autonomy.
What happened
Tesla owners reported that their vehicles equipped with the Full Self-Driving (FSD) system failed to stop at red traffic lights. One user described manually stopping the vehicle to prevent it from running a red light, while another reported similar problems at speeds below 50 km/h.
Reported impact
The reports raised serious safety concerns among Tesla owners and the general public. The incidents are particularly concerning given that the FSD software is already under investigation by United States federal authorities for potential involvement in traffic accidents, some of which were fatal.
Index analysis
The FSD system remains in development and has not achieved full autonomy, despite Tesla's marketing claims. Approximately 500,000 Tesla owners use the FSD system on public roads, each having paid $8,000 or more for the option.
Governance controls
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is conducting an investigation into Tesla's driver assistance systems, including Autopilot and FSD, following a series of crashes. Tesla previously issued recalls for its FSD software on more than 360,000 vehicles due to safety problems identified by NHTSA.
Classification
Sources and evidence
This record was researched and written by the Index, based on the following original reporting.