Tesla's robotaxi launch has been problematic, with users documenting issues like phantom braking, where vehicles abruptly stop without cause due to misinterpretations by the camera-only perception system. Feedback from early riders has mostly focused on app usability rather than safety concerns, despite some reporting smooth experiences. However, incidents have emerged that highlight the need for greater transparency, as Texas does not mandate incident reporting from Tesla, raising safety concerns about the vehicles' operation and the new regulatory challenges Tesla may face in the future.
Several incidents involve "phantom braking," in which the vehicle stops suddenly for seemingly no reason. Tesla's camera-only perception system has long had problems with phantom braking, appearing to misinterpret shadows, road marking, or other environmental factors, which triggers the vehicle's automatic emergency braking.
Even the only way we know about any of these incidents is because robotaxi customers are documenting their rides and posting them on social media. Texas doesn't require any incident reporting or data sharing from Tesla.
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