Tesla Owner Says Full Self-Driving Mode Almost Ran Him Straight Into a Passing Train – Twice
Last week, one Tesla owner took to a forum in search of additional information on Full Self-Driving (FSD)- related accidents. The Ohio-based owner claims that their Tesla failed to slow or stop automatically when approaching a passing train. According to the driver, the vehicle had been in FSD mode each time.
They posted in Tesla Motors Club, an online forum, under the username cdotyii. The owner also shared the dashcam footage of the latest near-collision with the moving train. It has been reposted to X and is embedded below.
The footage shows foggy weather, and the Tesla seems to be traveling quite fast. However, the owner insists that the errors occurred with FSD engaged and at two separate train crossings. “Both incidents happened at different railroad crossings, where I was the first car at the tracks. I have a 55-mile commute one-way each,” they posted.
The owner also claimed that he hasn’t been able to secure a lawyer because his injuries have been minor. These have included “backaches and a deep bruise on my right elbow, which didn’t require medical attention,” according to cdotyii’s post.
The Tesla also sustained damage to the right front end after the driver quickly turned the car away from the tracks. They collided with the railroad crossing signal and arm.
After posting about the self-driving errors, commenters insist that drivers are always fully responsible for the vehicle when in FSD. However, these concepts have become less “clear” as time passes and accidents, plus fatalities, rack up.
“After using the FSD system for a while, you tend to trust it to perform correctly, much like you would with adaptive cruise control. You assume the vehicle will slow down when approaching a slower car in front, until it doesn’t, and you’re suddenly forced to take control,” cdotyii explains. “This complacency can build up over time due to the system usually performing as expected, making incidents like this particularly concerning.”