Total Complaints
1 filings
TESLA ROBOTAXI (MODEL Y) · model year
2026 TESLA ROBOTAXI (MODEL Y)
1 NHTSA complaints for this specific cohort.
NHTSA overall rating
Not crash-tested
New Car Assessment Program
The 2026TESLAROBOTAXI (MODEL Y) carries 1 consumer safety complaint in NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation database for this specific model-year cohort. Within that volume, owners reported 0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 fatalities. No NCAP 5-star crash-test rating is available for this model year in the federal database.
Component-level analysis is where model-year complaints become actionable: the top complaint category for the 2026 ROBOTAXI (MODEL Y) is electrical system:adas:autonomous/self driving with 1 filings. Concentration in one or two component groups is the classic signature of a systemic defect; a flat distribution usually reflects normal aging, warranty complaints, or isolated build-plant variability.
NHTSA currently has 20 investigation files overlapping the 2026 ROBOTAXI (MODEL Y), and 10 remain open. Owners comparing this cohort against neighboring years should pair the counters above with the complaint-by-year trend on the parent model page — a spike in a single year often tracks to a platform refresh, a new transmission supplier, or an updated ECU calibration. Use the related-complaint feed below to read raw owner narratives before deciding whether any pattern here affects your specific use case.
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Complaints
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Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
Crashes Reported
0 reports
Source
NHTSA ODI
Federal complaints database
Complaints vs. fleet median (215)
At or below the fleet median complaint volume.
Complaints by Component
| Component | Count |
|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS:AUTONOMOUS/SELF DRIVING | 1 |
Recent Complaints
20250624ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS:AUTONOMOUS/SELF DRIVING
Subject: Formal Safety Complaint â Tesla Robotaxi Operation in Austin, TX on [XXX] Dear NHTSA ODI Team, I am writing to formally report a serious safety concern involving a Tesla Robotaxi operating in Austin, Texas on [XXX]. The vehicle was documented drifting into the wrong lane, crossing a doubleâyellow line before realigning in the correct laneâposing a definite risk to oncoming traffic The same or a related Robotaxi was recorded exceeding posted speed limits, with speeds reaching approximately 39â¯mph in a 30â¯mph zone Visible in these clips were no adverse weather conditions or challenging intersections, contradicting claims that such factors influenced the mishaps Why this matters: The deployment is an early paid, driverless Robotaxi serviceâyet the performance demonstrated in these incidents raises immediate concerns about the systemâs readiness for realâworld, publicâroad operations The vehicles appear to be violating traffic laws, compromising the sa
Compare 2026TESLAROBOTAXI (MODEL Y) to Similar Vehicles
NHTSA Investigations 10 Open
DP25002Defect PetitionOpen
Emergency egress controls are not readily accessible and clearly identifiable.
PE25012Preliminary EvaluationOpen
Traffic safety violations while Full Self Driving ("FSD") is engaged
PE25010Preliminary EvaluationOpen
Electronic door handles become inoperative
AQ25002Audit QueryOpen
Compliance with Standing General Order 2021-01 Reporting Requirements
PE24031Preliminary EvaluationOpen
FSD Collisions in Reduced Roadway Visibility Conditions
Frequently Asked Questions
How many complaints does the 2026 TESLA ROBOTAXI (MODEL Y) have?▼
The 2026 TESLA ROBOTAXI (MODEL Y) has 1 NHTSA complaints, 0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 deaths reported.
What are the most common problems with the 2026 TESLA ROBOTAXI (MODEL Y)?▼
The most-complained component for the 2026 TESLA ROBOTAXI (MODEL Y) is ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS:AUTONOMOUS/SELF DRIVING with 1 complaints. Other frequently reported areas include various components.
Is the 2026 TESLA ROBOTAXI (MODEL Y) safe to buy?▼
Review the complaint history, crash and fire reports, safety ratings, and recall status on this page to make an informed decision. No NHTSA crash test rating is available for this model year. Compare with other model years using the links above.
Where does this data come from?▼
All complaint, recall, and safety rating data is sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Complaints are filed by vehicle owners through NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation.
Vehicle Safety Guides
Data as of 2025. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) complaints database, NHTSA recall campaign API, NHTSA NCAP crash-test ratings, and NHTSA FARS for fatality cross-reference.
Read our methodology — how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.