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Cybertruck crash raises alarm over driver trust in Tesla’s FSD system

Michael Olabode Williams by Michael Olabode Williams
February 12, 2025
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A Tesla Cybertruck crash in Florida has put the spotlight back on the automaker’s Full Self-Driving (FSD) feature, raising questions about its reliability and safety. The incident, shared widely on social media, underscores growing concerns about the gap between Tesla’s marketing promises and real-world performance.

Jonathan Challinger, the Cybertruck owner, described the crash on X (formerly Twitter), recounting how the vehicle failed to merge out of an ending lane. The truck collided with a curb and light post without slowing down or turning. “Big fail on my part,” Challinger admitted. “Don’t make the same mistake I did. Pay attention. It can happen.”

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The crash highlights a recurring issue with Tesla’s advanced driver-assistance systems. While the company markets FSD as a cutting-edge step toward autonomous driving, the system still requires drivers to remain fully alert. Federal regulators have emphasized this point as they investigate multiple crashes linked to Tesla’s Autopilot and FSD systems. Data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reveals that Tesla’s driver-assistance technology has been associated with hundreds of accidents, including 17 fatalities in 2023 alone.

Despite its name, Full Self-Driving is not yet fully autonomous. CEO Elon Musk has repeatedly promised a truly unsupervised version of FSD is imminent, a claim he has made annually since 2015. However, real-world incidents like this suggest Tesla owners may overestimate the system’s capabilities, placing themselves and others at risk.

Challinger credited the Cybertruck’s passive safety features, such as airbags and crash resistance, for minimizing injuries during the crash. Still, he issued a cautionary note to other Tesla drivers: “Stay engaged. The system isn’t perfect, and the consequences can be severe.”

Tesla’s ambitious push for autonomous driving continues to captivate the automotive world, with the company selling its FSD software package for $15,000. However, critics argue that the technology remains in beta testing on public roads, raising ethical and safety concerns. Experts estimate that achieving full autonomy could still take years, despite Musk’s optimistic timelines.

Read more on Tesla 2024: Can Musk’s Cybertrucks deliver on big promises?

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