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2026 TESLA MODEL Y — EXTERIOR LIGHTING

crash · 2256704 · 2026-10-14

Vehicle

Make
TESLA
Model
MODEL Y
Year
2026
Manufacturer
Tesla, Inc.
Component
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Speed
60 mph

Severity

Deaths
0
Injured
0
Fire
No
Crash
Yes
Police report
No
Medical attention
No
Vehicle towed
No

Narrative

On XXX, I was driving my 2026 Tesla Model Y All-Wheel Drive northbound on [XXX] toward the [XXX] exit in [XXX]. Tesla Full Self-Driving (FSD) was engaged as the vehicle entered a single-lane exit ramp with a curve. The FSD system did not slow the vehicle sufficiently for the curve. I intervened by applying the brakes, but the vehicle struck a reflector pole with its front bumper area. No other vehicle was involved. I am reporting a suspected malfunction of the FSD system’s ability to recognize roadway curvature, select an appropriate speed, and slow the vehicle in time to navigate the curve safely. This created a safety risk because, despite my intervention, a collision occurred. Under similar circumstances, the vehicle could strike other roadside objects or cause a more serious crash resulting in injuries. To my knowledge, a Tesla service center or independent facility has not reproduced or confirmed the suspected malfunction. I request that NHTSA investigate and that Tesla preserve and examine available vehicle telemetry, event logs, FSD status, vehicle speed, braking inputs, and driver-intervention data from the incident. Tesla Insurance reviewed the collision and determined me at fault. I disputed that determination and requested reconsideration. However, the insurance decision does not establish whether the FSD system malfunctioned. I did not receive a warning lamp or message alerting me in advance that the vehicle would not slow sufficiently for the curve. The probl

Source

Authoritative
NHTSA ODI Flat-File Downloads
ODI Number
11771016
Machine
JSON-LD · Markdown