GoKawiilTesla Robotaxi's 'Fart Mode' Malfunctions Mid-Ride in Bay Area
A passenger riding in a Tesla robotaxi in the Bay Area recorded the vehicle repeatedly emitting flatulent sounds through its novelty 'emissions testing' feature, unable to be turned off. The human safety driver on board, required since Tesla's robotaxis aren't yet licensed in California, told the passenger he had been adjusting settings and lost control of the function, including the volume.
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The mishap is being highlighted alongside other reported issues with Tesla's robotaxi rollout, including crashes and Elon Musk's own admission that the camera-only system struggles to avoid pets at night. A minor software glitch like this could fuel skepticism about the readiness of Tesla's autonomous systems as the company pushes to expand driverless ride-hailing.
- A Tesla robotaxi got stuck playing fart sounds during a ride in the Bay Area.
- The onboard human safety driver could not disable or control the feature's volume.
- The incident adds to scrutiny of Tesla's robotaxi reliability amid other reported safety concerns.
Source: futurism.com — Victor Tangermann, 2026-10-16
Published there as: “Passenger Disgusted When Tesla Robotaxi Gets Stuck on “Fart Mode””
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