Tesla’s Full Self-Driving software and its flagship Cybertruck have been plagued with issues since hitting their respective markets. That’s why it’s no surprise to learn that if you put the two Tesla inventions together, the results aren’t exactly good.
A Cybertruck owner recently filed a complaint with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, reporting that his stainless steel MAGA-mobile had Full Self-Driving engaged when it “suddenly accelerated, got out of control and crashed into the railing.” He added that he was able to get the truck under control eventually, avoiding serious injury or death. I’m not much of an expert on such matters, but I don’t believe the system is supposed to do that.
The person also stated that Tesla hasn’t responded to his complaint despite the fact the truck has “significant damage” after the crash in Arroyo Grande, California on December 26. Yeah, that sounds about right given what we know about Tesla.
Here’s what the full complaint on NHTSA’s website reads:
WHILE DRIVING MY CYBERTRUCK ON FREEWAY USING TESLA’S FSD (FULL SELF DRIVING). VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED, GOT OUT OF CONTROL AND CRASHED IN TO THE RAILING. LUCKLY I WAS ABLE TO CONTROL AFTER THR CRASH AND DROVE IT SAFE LOCATION. TRUCK IS SEVERELY DAMAGED AND TESLA IS NOT RESPONDING TO MY COMPLAINT. WE NEARLY GOT KILLED. PLEASE HELP.
We should note that it’s important to take this report with a tiny grain of salt. In theory, anyone can complain about whatever they want to NHTSA, but they would need a real Cybertruck VIN to do so, according to CarScoops. I’m not sure why you’d lie about something like this, but I suppose crazier things have happened on the internet.
Regardless, this is not a good look for Tesla. I mean, we know what sorts of issues both the Cybertruck and its Full Self-Driving software have had in the past. It shouldn’t be shocking that mating the two would cause this kind of mess.
h/t: CarScoops