Tesla ‘Full Self-Driving’ tried to drive owner into a lake, viral video shows

Electrek
By Fred LambertFeb 16, 2026, 12:34 pm66 ptsTrending
A Tesla owner says his car tried to drive him into a lake while using the automaker’s latest “Full Self-Driving” software. The incident, captured on video and posted to social media, has gone viral with over 1 million views, adding to a growing list of dangerous FSD edge cases that raise serious questions…

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