Tesla Faces Five Robotaxi Crashes and Hardware Rethink for FSD Version 14.2.2.4
Investor Ross Gerber flagged five additional Tesla robotaxi crashes in Austin last month and warned Full Self-Driving version 14.2.2.4 isn’t improving, suggesting hardware adjustments like LiDAR integration. A separate incident saw FSD nearly drive onto a lake boat ramp, intensifying scrutiny of Tesla’s vision-only autonomous system.
1. Gerber’s Critique of FSD Performance
Investor Ross Gerber highlighted five robotaxi crashes in Austin last month involving Tesla vehicles operating under Full Self-Driving version 14.2.2.4, stating system performance isn’t improving and recommending hardware adjustments, potentially incorporating LiDAR sensors used by other autonomous operators.
2. High-Profile FSD Safety Incident
A Tesla owner reported an alarming near-miss when Full Self-Driving drove his car onto a boat ramp leading into a lake, requiring manual intervention. Both this owner and Gerber were running FSD version 14.2.2.4, raising concerns about vision-only autonomy.
3. Tesla’s Autonomous Ambitions and Price Movements
Despite safety criticisms, Tesla CEO Elon Musk continues to project the company will operate the world’s largest autonomous fleet and recently revealed a production-ready Cybercab without steering controls. Tesla shares slid 1.63% to $410.63 at market close and fell another 0.36% in after-hours trading.