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On September 7, 2026, a Tesla Model 3 operating with Full Self-Driving (FSD) or Autopilot failed to stop at a stop sign in Buena Vista Township, New Jersey, resulting in the death of 82-year-old Stephen Field. Tesla's onboard data confirmed the vehicle did not stop as required, contradicting initial police reports.
Tesla's Full Self-Driving (Supervised) mode has received official approval in Slovenia and is scheduled to launch there soon, marking an important expansion for Tesla’s autonomous driving capabilities into the European market as of September 2026.
Tesla updated its Robotaxi app on September 7, 2026, to include Cybercab rides, advancing the commercialization of its autonomous taxi fleet. This update enhances user access to Tesla’s evolving autonomous driving service platforms.
On May 6, 2026, Tesla issued a recall for approximately 219,000 vehicles due to a malfunction with rearview cameras impacting safety. This recall addresses significant hardware concerns related to Tesla’s safety-critical systems.
In September 2026, Tesla plans to showcase its Cybercab autonomous vehicle in major Asian cities including Hong Kong, Tokyo, Beijing, and Shanghai. This exhibition aims to demonstrate the company’s autonomous driving technology to the Asian market.
A Cybercab vehicle was spotted in Los Angeles near the 405 freeway and LAX on September 7, 2026, indicating ongoing public testing and deployment of Tesla’s autonomous taxi service in key U.S. urban areas.
Tesla’s Cybercab was observed in Lehi, Utah, on September 7, 2026, reflecting the geographic spread of Tesla’s autonomous vehicle testing and presence beyond California and major metropolitan areas.
A Cybercab was also sighted in Las Vegas on September 7, 2026, continuing the pattern of active field testing and showcasing Tesla’s autonomous taxi technology in diverse environments.