Advice with Tesla - accident with autopilot

Off-Ramp
1

Hi,

I was in a wreck with my Tesla M3 on Feb 4th while in autopilot. I rear ended a car while it hit a deer (that deer is fine) on a road. I was going 40 or 45 mph. I have had my car fixed since then. It was in the work shop for two months.

I have tried contacting tesla to understand why i didnt get any warnings or why the car didnt engage in emergency brakes. No official response from them despite them telling me i will be contacted in 6 weeks by their engineering team.

My questions:

  1. is there anything i can do i.e take legal action
  2. can i ask them to forgo my lease payments for the two months the car was in repair shop
  3. Or just blame myself for engaging autopilot and relied on advanced computer algorithm.
2

The car doesn’t have autopilot. It has an adaptive cruise control with a bad marketing name that specifically informs you that you’re in charge of paying attention and retaining control of the vehicle.

Be glad you didn’t hurt anyone other than your car.

15 Likes
3

I think just blame yourself. From what I understand Tesla claims “autopilot” is not fool proof. Also, I think from a legal perspective, you’re still supposed to be in control of your vehicle. No matter what automation may be in place. Maybe a lawyer on the forum can chime in.

2 Likes
4

T&C says you need to be alert and have your hand on the wheel at all times. As always, all AEB and ACC systems aren’t infallible.

Also, join the lawsuit club, nothing can stop the EV juggernaut :mechanical_arm: :cloud_with_lightning::mechanical_arm: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tesla_Autopilot#Incidents

On a non satirical note, we’re glad to hear you’re okay.

3 Likes
5

#3.

AP is not a substitute for remaining alert and ready to take over in it’s current iteration. Just be glad you’re asking here and not TMC/Other Tesla forums where inevitably someone would say your AP should be disabled by Elon.

1 Like
6

Pretty appalling that Tesla’s software failed to brake in what seems like a relatively simple setup. Glad to hear you’re okay though. What were the road conditions like?

Honestly if you want to get Tesla’s attention, make a Twitter and tweet about the accident. Try to get the attention of one of the Tesla shorts so it can be amplified

1 Like
7

Might get sued by Elon that way :laughing:.

2 Likes
8

“Tesla stock is too high”

He might give him a free Tesla.

1 Like
9

I thought about posting it on Twitter but honestly thats not what i want… i just want to know why the freak did the car not give any warnings… can this incident improve their AP and can they acknowledge that they need to improve their software… as you all said… I came out of the accident without a scratch and no one got hurt (even the freaking deer). So a win win situation… just doesnt feel right… also my insurance hiked my rates…even when i sent them the footage of the accident (recorded by Tesla cam)

10

Can I get that offer? We only have M3’s and MS’s at my school.

canigetamodelxplzelon?

Him not being injured after rear endings someone at moderate speed is a testament to safety of modern cars.

11

So you’re complaining that you relied on a notoriously buggy driver aid and still came out of it without injury to yourself besides pride?

4 Likes
12

ha! Not complaining… came to know if i could do anything about my situation. clearly not

1 Like
13

Considering he’s about to be in jail (mental hospital is more along the lines of what he needs), I wouldn’t worry about being sued

3 Likes
15

image
image1348Ă—630 280 KB

Here ya goes.

16

:heart_eyes: is that a hacked i3 and the new x5 i spy?

1 Like
17

MX P90DL (White),
X3 M40i (Gray),
X5 x40i (Blue)

But yeah, going back to OP: It’s unfortunate but it’s pretty clear in the disclaimers that AP is beta software.

18

Why did I think that was an i3?
2016 MX? Love the adjustable wing, wish they kept it for later MY.

1 Like
19

Did you trade 2 used Model 3s for a Model X? Like when you swap two medium cupie dollars for a large one.

1 Like
20

Nah. Loaner while P3D waits for parts. Nice ride but I’d be terrified to own an early build outside of warranty (I wouldn’t drop 100K+ on one of these new, not that crazy about it)

They are getting cheaper on the used market though which is cool to see but we took the sensible approach and ordered a Model Y instead for our EV crossover fix.

21

You sent the insurance company the footage of you failing to retain control of the vehicle and crashing into someone and you’re surprised they raised your rates?

I’m surprised they kept you as a client.

6 Likes