Tesla autopilot reaches agreement after crash

In 2023, Tesla, an American company, settled a lawsuit related to a road traffic incident in Arizona that resulted in the death of a pedestrian, according to Zamin.uz.

The incident involved a Tesla Model Y electric vehicle with the Full Self-Driving autopilot system activated. While the settlement details were not disclosed, it is seen as an important step for the company in reducing legal risks.

According to the incident details, 71-year-old Stori exited his vehicle after another collision to direct traffic when the Tesla struck him. At the time, the vehicle was under the control of the driver assistance system.

The family of the deceased sued Tesla, alleging the company failed to adequately ensure the safety of its technology. Although the civil lawsuit has been resolved, the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) continues to conduct a broad investigation into Tesla’s systems.

Regulators are particularly focused on how the FSD system performs in conditions of limited visibility, such as bright sunlight, fog, or glare. Data shows that the tragic incident in Arizona occurred when sunlight impaired the driver’s vision.

NHTSA launched this investigation in 2024 and moved it into the engineering analysis phase in March 2026. Experts are questioning the system’s ability to correctly detect deteriorating road visibility and timely warn the driver.

If systemic flaws are identified, Tesla may be forced to update its software or reevaluate certain features. Additionally, in October 2025, regulators launched another review.

This time, they are examining complaints about Tesla vehicles failing to stop at red traffic lights and veering into oncoming lanes—issues that suggest the FSD system remains imperfect.

Tesla classifies its Full Self-Driving system not as full autonomous driving, but as driver-assistance technology, requiring the driver to remain attentive and ready to intervene at all times.

However, many users place excessive trust in the system due to its name, leading to safety concerns. Given the growing number of Tesla electric vehicles in the Uzbek market, such global reviews serve as an important warning for local drivers as well.

The Full Self-Driving feature demands extra caution on our country’s roads, given complex infrastructure and chaotic traffic conditions.

For now, the U.S. government does not consider this technology ready for fully autonomous driving.

Therefore, drivers must exercise caution when using this system.