Tesla Urged to Revise Emergency Braking System After Fatal Paris Crash

A 2021 accident that killed a cyclist and injured 21 others has led to calls for Tesla to address braking system flaws and improve driver education.

The French Bureau of Enquiry into Terrestrial Transport Accidents (BEA-TT) has recommended changes to Tesla's emergency braking system (AEBS) following a fatal 2021 crash in Paris.
The accident occurred when a Tesla Model 3, driven by a taxi driver, accelerated to 118 km/h, killing a cyclist and injuring 21 others.
Investigations revealed the driver accidentally pressed the accelerator instead of the brake, panicking during the vehicle's sudden braking caused by the AEBS.
The BEA-TT advised Tesla to ensure the AEBS cannot be overridden by pressing the accelerator and to enhance driver education on vehicle functions and acceleration capabilities.
The driver, who denies responsibility and claims a brake malfunction, remains under investigation for involuntary manslaughter, though technical analyses found no evidence to support his claims.