Tesla owner says FSD waited too long, missed exit, and rerouted — other drivers say theirs does, tooThe Cool DownJames NanzoSun, September 13, 2026 at 6:55 AM UTCAdd us on GooglePhoto Credit: TikTokA Tesla owner's short video about a missed highway exit is resonating with other drivers for a simple reason. Many say they experience the same thing with the tech and have their own strategies for dealing with it.Ted's footage from Ted Tests It (@ted.tests.it) shows a trip in which Tesla's Full Self-Driving system waited too long to move over, passed the intended exit, and then rerouted the car.Here's what to knowAccording to the creator, the system recalculated and took another route after the missed exit on the way to his daughter's soccer game, and "it added good 6, 7 minutes on to our journey today." In the video, Ted spoke to the dashcam and said Tesla's Full Self-Driving software "waited till the very last minute in order to try to get over and didn't make it."AdvertisementAdvertisementWhile the flub didn't lead to an accident or anything like that, it did waste a decent chunk of time. In the caption, Ted reacted with bemusement to how FSD "casually rerouted us like nothing happened" after the missed exit.Ted wanted to know if this was a common faux pas from the tech that played out for other FSD users. The answer was a resounding yes."I manually initiate lane changes early for that reason," a user offered."Absolutely the worst thing about FSD," another viewer opined. "It waits waaaaay too long to take a turn sometimes. Sometimes it jumps out of the turn lane like a 1/4 or 1/8th mile before turn then fights to get back in. Ticks me off." AdvertisementAdvertisement"Yeah I have to use the blinker to get it over sooner," another TikToker agreed.More backgroundIf a system misses an exit or hesitates at the wrong moment, it can add travel time, increase stress, and force the human driver to intervene quickly in traffic.A missed exit is not necessarily a safety event on its own, but it can create confusion in busy driving situations if a driver expects the software to commit to a lane change earlier.A user blamed a new update, saying it missed the boat on multiple fronts."Gets over with 2 miles before exit on highway," they alleged. "But waits .1 mile to get in the lane it needs to turn on local roads." What can be done?Several commenters said they step in before an exit by either using the blinker or driving manually if the car is too slow to move into the needed lane. They hope that the former strategy could help the tech pick up on their preference for earlier lane changes.AdvertisementAdvertisementCommenters did seem to be having success with the early intervention with the turn signal."I just press the signal right and it just moves over instead of wondering if it's going to miss the exit," a user wrote.Where can I learn more?This kind of frustration with FSD goes beyond one missed exit. Other incidents point to similar complaints about the tech's behavior, along with broader questions about Autopilot access and customer support.• Tesla drivers say unexpected Full Self-Driving flaw makes them second-guess the system on everyday trips.• Tesla put Basic Autopilot behind a paywall, leaving some owners questioning driver-assistance priorities.AdvertisementAdvertisement• Tesla is turning to an AI customer-service solution as complaints about owner support persist.The overall dissatisfaction with elements of Tesla's tech and customer experience explain why a short FSD clip resonates with so many drivers. Software behavior, feature access, and support all play a role in how much trust owners put in the system behind the wheel.Get TCD's free newsletters for easy tips, smart advice, and a chance to earn $5,000 toward home upgrades. To see more stories like this one, change your Google preferences here.