NHTSA Complaint #11557977 — 2022 TESLA MODEL Y

Date: 12/1/2023 Time: Approximately 5:20 AM Location: Intersection of [XXX] and [XXX] Vehicle 1: Type: Tesla Model Y Mode: Full Self-Driving (FSD) Direction: Eastbound on XXX Avenue Speed: Approximately 30 MPH Vehicle 2: Type: Sedan (Make and Model Unknown) Direction: Southbound on XXXX Avenue, turning right Incident Description: While operating a Tesla Model Y in Full Self-Driving mode, I was traveling eastbound on XXX Avenue in Summit at around 30 MPH. The incident occurred at the intersection of XXX Avenue and XXX Avenue. At this intersection, the traffic light for XXX Avenue was flashing yellow, indicating caution, while the light for XXX Avenue was flashing red, signaling a stop requirement for vehicles on that road. As I approached the intersection, a sedan traveling southbound on XXX Avenue initiated a right turn onto XXX Avenue. Despite the flashing red light for the sedan's direction, the Tesla's FSD system, which was controlling the vehicle at the time, appeared to misinterpret the right-of-way. The Tesla continued at the same speed without reducing, shifting lanes, or showing any indication of yielding to the turning sedan. Recognizing the impending risk of collision, the sedan driver executed a sharp right turn, narrowly avoiding an accident but coming close to the curb in the process. Realizing the Tesla's FSD system was not responding appropriately to the traffic situation, I quickly disengaged the FSD mode and manually took control of the vehicle to avert a potential collision. Remarks: This incident highlights a concern regarding the current capabilities of the Full Self-Driving system in complex traffic scenarios, particularly at intersections with flashing traffic signals. It underscores the necessity for continuous driver attention and readiness to assume control, even when FSD is engaged. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)