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The family of a 76-year-old woman killed when a Tesla Model 3 struck her Katy, Texas, home has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the company and the driver. The June 19 crash occurred while the vehicle was reportedly using an automated driving system.

June 23, 2026 An Ruwaito ta hanyar AI

Tesla has clarified that its Full Self-Driving system was overridden by the driver in a fatal crash in Katy, Texas. The June incident involved a Model 3 striking a home and killing a 76-year-old woman inside.

In a follow-up to NHTSA's October 2025 investigation into Tesla's Full Self-Driving (FSD) software for dangerous maneuvers like running red lights, Tesla must submit data on over 8,300 potential violations by March 9, 2026. This is separate from reports on 14 robotaxi incidents since June 2025. Tesla's safety data shows improving autonomous performance amid scrutiny.

January 29, 2026 An Ruwaito ta hanyar AI

New NHTSA data reveals Tesla's Austin robotaxi fleet crashing nine times more frequently than human drivers through November 2025, even with safety monitors. As prior coverage noted skepticism over unfulfilled unsupervised ride promises post-January storm, the company continues supervised operations, underscoring persistent safety hurdles.

The U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has launched an investigation into the emergency door release mechanisms of Tesla's Model 3 vehicles, citing concerns that they are hidden and hard to access in emergencies. The probe, which covers about 179,000 model-year 2022 vehicles, follows a complaint involving a fire where the owner escaped through the rear window. This scrutiny comes amid broader safety questions about Tesla's door designs linked to past fatal crashes.

December 24, 2025 An Ruwaito ta hanyar AI

The NHTSA has opened an investigation into emergency door mechanisms on about 180,000 2022 Tesla Model 3 vehicles, prompted by a defect petition from an owner trapped in a post-crash fire. This follows a Bloomberg report documenting 15 related deaths and prior scrutiny of Model Y doors.