Tesla 'Full Self-Driving' crashed through railroad gate seconds before train
electrek.co
April 15, 2026
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Summary
A Texas Tesla owner reported that his vehicle, using Full Self-Driving (FSD), drove through a lowered railroad crossing arm seconds before a train approached. The owner, Joshua Brown, described this incident as the first time FSD had failed him during his extensive use of the feature.
Key Takeaways
- A Texas Tesla owner reported that his vehicle on "Full Self-Driving" drove through a lowered railroad crossing arm, prompting him to accelerate to avoid an oncoming train.
- The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is investigating Tesla's Full Self-Driving system due to multiple incidents, including at least 80 documented violations and crashes linked to the technology.
- Tesla released FSD version 14.3 the day after the incident, claiming it includes improvements for faster reaction times and better handling of unusual objects, potentially addressing previous failures at railroad crossings.
- Despite its name, Tesla's Full Self-Driving is classified as a Level 2 system, requiring drivers to maintain control and attention at all times.
