The Dawn Project, a public‑safety advocacy group, released a report on April 30 2026 that claims Tesla’s Full Self‑Driving (FSD) software has been involved in 3,069 crashes and 59 fatalities across the United States since 2021. The report was delivered to Congress and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) on the same day, marking it as a new, material event.
The report details a series of FSD failures, including repeated red‑light violations, driving onto active train tracks, and ignoring school‑zone speed limits. It also states that the system’s crash rate is roughly four times that of the average human driver, and that Tesla’s robotaxi fleet in Austin has a similar four‑fold higher crash rate according to Tesla‑published incident data.
Tesla classifies FSD as a Level 2 driver‑assist system, which requires active driver supervision and exempts it from certain federal safety mandates. The Dawn Project’s findings raise questions about whether the Level 2 designation is being used to market a system that may not meet the safety expectations implied by that classification.
Tesla has not yet issued a formal response to the report, and NHTSA is conducting ongoing investigations into FSD‑related incidents, including red‑light violations and reduced‑visibility crashes. The report’s delivery to Congress and NHTSA signals that lawmakers and regulators are treating the allegations as a serious safety concern.
The allegations could trigger heightened regulatory scrutiny, potential recalls, and a loss of consumer confidence, all of which could materially impact Tesla’s revenue, margins, and long‑term strategy. The report’s release to Congress and NHTSA also suggests that any enforcement actions or policy changes related to autonomous vehicle safety could accelerate, further amplifying the potential business impact.
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