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NHTSA investigates Tesla FSD over crashes in reduced visibility, including a fatality

NHTSA ODI investigation PE24031 (opened Oct 18 2024): FSD failed to detect/alert in reduced-visibility conditions (sun glare, fog, airborne dust); initial 4 crashes including a fatal Nov 2023 pedestrian strike, later expanded to 9; upgraded to an Engineering Analysis (reported Mar 18 2026). Cap-flag: the EA upgrade + ~3.2M fleet figure are trade-press-reported, not primary-PDF-confirmed; units estimate.

Occurred 2024-10-18 · Tesla Robotaxi (Model Y ADS) at Orlando, Florida, USA · Tesla · Orlando, Florida, USA · Robotaxis · Investigated by NHTSA

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  • 2026-06-05 · outcome_class

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  1. Insurance Journal · https://www.insurancejournal.com/news/national/2026/03/20/862650.htm
  2. CBT News · https://www.cbtnews.com/nhtsa-escalates-tesla-fsd-investigation/

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What happened in NHTSA investigates Tesla FSD over crashes in reduced visibility, including a fatality?
NHTSA ODI investigation PE24031 (opened Oct 18 2024): FSD failed to detect/alert in reduced-visibility conditions (sun glare, fog, airborne dust); initial 4 crashes including a fatal Nov 2023 pedestrian strike, later expanded to 9; upgraded to an Engineering Analysis (reported Mar 18 2026). Cap-flag: the EA upgrade + ~3.2M fleet figure are trade-press-reported, not primary-PDF-confirmed; units estimate.
When did this incident occur?
The incident is recorded as occurring on October 18, 2024 on the DEPLOY registry. The date reflects the underlying real-world event, not the registry record's creation date.
What robot was involved in NHTSA investigates Tesla FSD over crashes in reduced visibility, including a fatality?
Tesla Robotaxi (Model Y ADS) by Tesla is the recorded robot involved in this incident at Orlando, Florida, USA.
Has anyone responded to NHTSA investigates Tesla FSD over crashes in reduced visibility, including a fatality?
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What is the current status of NHTSA investigates Tesla FSD over crashes in reduced visibility, including a fatality?
This incident is an active record on the DEPLOY registry; no retraction or correction has been issued.
Methodology: Verified · 2 sources (no primary) · last reviewed 2026-07-21

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Last reviewed 2026-07-21

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