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Tesla Owner Claims FSD Tried to Drive Into Lake
Incident raises questions about the autonomous capabilities of Tesla's Full Self-Driving system.
Feb. 18, 2026 at 5:39am
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A Tesla owner has reported that the company's Full Self-Driving (FSD) system attempted to drive the vehicle into a lake, with the owner intervening to stop it. The owner, Daniel Milligan, shared a video on social media showing the Tesla driving onto a boat ramp before he braked. Milligan said the issue was "repeatable" and occurred multiple times.
Why it matters
This incident raises concerns about the reliability and safety of Tesla's FSD system, which is intended to provide autonomous driving capabilities. As Tesla continues to develop and roll out its self-driving technology, incidents like this could undermine public trust and highlight the need for rigorous testing and oversight.
The details
According to the report, Milligan was using the FSD version 14.2.2.4 when the incident occurred. He said he set a destination on the map and then activated the FSD, at which point the Tesla drove onto the boat ramp before Milligan intervened. Milligan claimed the issue was "repeatable" and occurred multiple times.
- On Sunday, Daniel Milligan shared a video of the incident on the social media platform X.
The players
Daniel Milligan
A Tesla owner who reported that the company's Full Self-Driving (FSD) system attempted to drive his vehicle into a lake.
Elon Musk
The CEO of Tesla, who was tagged in Milligan's social media post about the incident.
Ashok Elluswamy
Tesla's VP of AI, who was also tagged in Milligan's social media post about the incident.
What they’re saying
“Here is a video I took inside the car to prove I didn't fake it. It's repeatable at night.”
— Daniel Milligan, Tesla Owner (X)
The takeaway
This incident highlights the ongoing challenges Tesla faces in developing reliable and safe autonomous driving technology. As the company continues to push the boundaries of self-driving capabilities, it will need to address issues like this to build public trust and ensure the safety of its vehicles.
