| Recurring |
one_organization, multiple_organization |
(a) In the provided news article about Tesla's Version 10 software and its Smart Summon feature, multiple Tesla drivers reported incidents where their cars using the Smart Summon feature failed to yield to incoming traffic, nearly crashed into other vehicles, and in some cases actually collided with other vehicles or structures. These incidents occurred with Tesla vehicles using the new software feature, indicating a software failure within Tesla's own products and services [89234].
(b) The article also mentions that other Tesla owners shared their experiences on social media, indicating that similar incidents of software failure with the Smart Summon feature may have occurred with multiple Tesla vehicles, not just limited to a single organization [89234]. |
| Phase (Design/Operation) |
design, operation |
(a) The software failure incident related to the design phase can be seen in the case of Tesla's Version 10 software with the Smart Summon feature. Users reported that the feature led to close calls, fender benders, and accidents as the cars seemed to get confused by passing pedestrians and other vehicles. This indicates a failure in the design of the Smart Summon feature, which was intended to allow cars to drive towards the owner while navigating around obstacles [89234].
(b) The software failure incident related to the operation phase is evident in the misuse of the Smart Summon feature by Tesla drivers. Users tested the feature in various scenarios, such as busy parking lots and driveways, where the cars failed to yield to incoming traffic, bumped into other vehicles, and even ran into garages. This misuse of the feature led to accidents and damages, highlighting failures in the operation or misuse of the system by users [89234]. |
| Boundary (Internal/External) |
within_system |
(a) within_system: The software failure incident related to Tesla's Smart Summon feature can be categorized as within_system. The incidents reported in the news articles highlight how the Smart Summon feature, which is part of Tesla's Version 10 software, led to close calls, fender benders, and accidents. Drivers testing out the feature experienced issues where their Tesla cars failed to yield to incoming traffic, got confused by passing pedestrians, and in some cases, crashed into other vehicles or garages. These failures are directly linked to the functionality and performance of the Smart Summon feature within Tesla's software system [89234]. |
| Nature (Human/Non-human) |
non-human_actions, human_actions |
(a) The software failure incident occurring due to non-human actions:
- The Smart Summon feature in Tesla's Version 10 software led to close calls and fender benders as the cars seemed to get confused by passing pedestrians and nearly got into accidents [89234].
- Some Tesla owners reported that their cars failed to yield to incoming traffic, resulting in collisions with other vehicles [89234].
- The Smart Summon feature was reported to have issues with navigating around obstacles and stopping for objects as necessary, leading to incidents in parking lots and driveways [89234].
(b) The software failure incident occurring due to human actions:
- Tesla drivers who tested the Smart Summon feature shared their experiences on social media, indicating that the feature led to accidents and collisions [89234].
- Users on Twitter and YouTube shared videos and photos of their Tesla vehicles getting damaged while using the Smart Summon feature, highlighting instances where human actions may have contributed to the failures [89234]. |
| Dimension (Hardware/Software) |
hardware, software |
(a) The software failure incident related to hardware can be seen in the Tesla Smart Summon feature. Users reported instances where their Tesla cars failed to yield to incoming traffic, resulting in collisions with other vehicles [89234].
(b) The software failure incident related to software can be attributed to the Smart Summon feature itself. Users experienced issues where the cars seemed confused by passing pedestrians, nearly got into accidents, and in some cases crashed into other vehicles or garages while using the autonomous parking feature [89234]. |
| Objective (Malicious/Non-malicious) |
non-malicious |
(a) The software failure incident described in the articles is non-malicious. The incidents reported involve Tesla's Version 10 software with its Smart Summon feature, which allows drivers to remotely summon their cars. However, users testing out this feature experienced issues such as the cars getting confused by passing pedestrians, nearly getting into accidents, and in some cases crashing into other vehicles or structures. These incidents were not intentional acts to harm the system but rather unintended consequences of the software feature [89234]. |
| Intent (Poor/Accidental Decisions) |
poor_decisions |
(a) The intent of the software failure incident related to poor decisions can be inferred from the fact that Tesla released the Version 10 software with the Smart Summon feature, which allows cars to drive to their owners autonomously. However, drivers testing out this feature reported close calls, fender benders, and accidents. This indicates that the decision to release this feature without sufficient testing or safeguards in place may have contributed to the software failure incident [89234].
(b) The intent of the software failure incident related to accidental decisions can be seen in the unintended consequences of the Smart Summon feature. Drivers who tested the feature did not intend for their cars to get confused by passing pedestrians, nearly get into accidents, or crash into other vehicles or garages. These unintended outcomes suggest that the failures were not deliberate but rather accidental due to the feature's inability to navigate complex real-world scenarios [89234]. |
| Capability (Incompetence/Accidental) |
development_incompetence |
(a) The software failure incident related to development incompetence can be seen in the case of Tesla's Version 10 software with the Smart Summon feature. Drivers who tested out the Smart Summon feature reported close calls, fender benders, and accidents due to the cars getting confused by passing pedestrians, failing to yield to incoming traffic, and bumping into other vehicles [89234].
(b) The software failure incident related to accidental factors can be observed in the unintended consequences of the Smart Summon feature. Users reported instances where their Tesla vehicles failed to yield to other cars, ran into garages, and got confused by passing traffic and pedestrians, leading to accidents and damage [89234]. |
| Duration |
temporary |
The software failure incident related to Tesla's Version 10 software and its Smart Summon feature can be categorized as a temporary failure. This is evident from the fact that while some Tesla owners experienced issues and accidents when using the Smart Summon feature, not all Summon test drives were failures. Many Tesla owners reported that the feature worked seamlessly for them, indicating that the failure was not permanent but rather dependent on certain circumstances such as the environment in which the feature was being used [89234]. |
| Behaviour |
crash, omission, byzantine, other |
(a) crash: The software failure incident in the articles can be categorized as a crash. Tesla's Version 10 software with the Smart Summon feature led to several close calls and fender benders, where the cars activated Autopilot hardware and nearly got into accidents or crashed into other vehicles [89234].
(b) omission: The Smart Summon feature failed to yield to incoming traffic, resulting in near crashes and actual collisions with other vehicles [89234].
(c) timing: There is no specific information in the articles indicating a failure due to timing issues.
(d) value: The software failure incident did not involve the system performing its intended functions incorrectly.
(e) byzantine: The Smart Summon feature exhibited inconsistent responses and interactions, as some Tesla owners experienced successful tests while others encountered failures, such as the car running into a garage or failing to yield to passing vehicles [89234].
(f) other: The software failure incident also involved the system behaving in a way not described in the options provided, such as the Summon feature turning a Tesla into a golf cart or the car getting confused by passing traffic and pedestrians [89234]. |