Tesla's Camera & Weather Problem Is Serious - CleanTechnica

The article from CleanTechnica highlights a significant and longstanding issue with Tesla’s Full Self Driving (FSD) system related to its heavy reliance on small cameras, which are severely compromised by adverse weather conditions. The author, a Tesla Model 3 owner with over six years of FSD experience, describes how bright low-angle sunlight, heavy rain, residual water on the car, snow, fog, and physical obstructions like dead bugs can render the cameras ineffective. This raises serious concerns about how the FSD’s AI can make safe driving decisions when its primary sensors are frequently impaired, especially at higher speeds or in challenging weather. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has recently investigated crashes linked to this problem, finding that Tesla’s system fails to adequately detect or warn drivers about degraded camera visibility in time to prevent accidents. The system often only alerts drivers at the last moment, leaving insufficient time for human intervention. This revelation aligns with the author’s personal observations but also exposes a critical flaw