Tesla Faces Lawsuit Over Alleged Injuries During Model Y Test Drive
A lawsuit filed in Virginia alleges Tesla is liable for injuries sustained by a car buyer during a 2024 test drive of a Model Y that was reportedly in "Insane" mode.
Tampa St. Petersburg, FL, August 9, 2026 —
A lawsuit has been filed in Virginia alleging that Tesla is liable for injuries a car buyer sustained during a test drive of a Model Y electric vehicle. The incident reportedly occurred in 2024 during a test drive where the vehicle was allegedly set to “Insane” mode.
The lawsuit claims that the acceleration associated with the “Insane” mode contributed to the injuries suffered by the car buyer. The specific nature of the injuries and the exact circumstances of the incident were not detailed in the provided summary.
Tesla has not yet released a statement regarding the lawsuit, and details regarding the plaintiff, the specific date of the incident, and the location within Virginia were not provided. The legal proceedings are expected to determine Tesla’s liability in the matter.
Story summarized from the original created by Michael Bartiromo on www.wfla.com, see more information here.
