NHTSA opens Engineering Analysis EA22-002 into Tesla Autopilot driver engagement and foreseeable misuse
[REGULATORY ACTION]Jun 8, 2022 · Tesla · Tesla Robotaxi (Model Y ADS) · Orlando, Florida, USA
Failure Mode
REGULATORY ACTION
Event Date
Jun 8, 2022
Primary Entity
Tesla
Robotic Platform
Tesla Robotaxi (Model Y ADS)
Jurisdiction / Location
Orlando, Florida, USA
Audit Standard
Physical State Verified
Incident Abstract & Audit Findings
NHTSA ODI upgraded its Autopilot probe to Engineering Analysis EA22-002 (June 8 2022, from PE21-020), analyzing 956 crashes and identifying at least 13 fatal crashes involving foreseeable misuse, and finding Tesla an outlier among L2 systems. Resolved concurrently with the Dec 2023 Autosteer recall 23V-838 (covering about 2.03M vehicles). Source: NHTSA ODI INCLA-EA22002 (static.nhtsa.gov/odi/inv).
System & Fleet Architecture
Operating Manufacturer
Hardware Platform
Operational Sectors
Primary Sources & Evidentiary Filings
- Inspect Filing
https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls
https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls
- Inspect Filing
https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/inv/2022/INOA-EA22002-3184.PDF
https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/inv/2022/INOA-EA22002-3184.PDF
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Incident Context & FAQ
What happened in NHTSA opens Engineering Analysis EA22-002 into Tesla Autopilot driver engagement and foreseeable misuse?
NHTSA ODI upgraded its Autopilot probe to Engineering Analysis EA22-002 (June 8 2022, from PE21-020), analyzing 956 crashes and identifying at least 13 fatal crashes involving foreseeable misuse, and finding Tesla an outlier among L2 systems. Resolved concurrently with the Dec 2023 Autosteer recall 23V-838 (covering about 2.03M vehicles). Source: NHTSA ODI INCLA-EA22002 (static.nhtsa.gov/odi/inv).
When did this incident occur?
The incident is recorded as occurring on June 8, 2022 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 opens Engineering Analysis EA22-002 into Tesla Autopilot driver engagement and foreseeable misuse?
Tesla Robotaxi (Model Y ADS) by Tesla is the recorded robot involved in this incident at Orlando, Florida, USA.
Has anyone responded to NHTSA opens Engineering Analysis EA22-002 into Tesla Autopilot driver engagement and foreseeable misuse?
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What is the current status of NHTSA opens Engineering Analysis EA22-002 into Tesla Autopilot driver engagement and foreseeable misuse?
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