Total Complaints
1 filings
TESLA ROBOTAXI (MODEL Y) · model year
2026 TESLA ROBOTAXI (MODEL Y)
1 NHTSA complaints. A VIN lookup is required to determine whether a specific vehicle has an unrepaired recall.
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.
The most frequently selected component label in reports for the 2026 ROBOTAXI (MODEL Y) is electrical system:adas:autonomous/self driving with 1 filings. Complaint categories reflect owner reports and intake categorization; they do not establish a defect pattern or cause.
NHTSA currently has 19 investigation files overlapping the 2026 ROBOTAXI (MODEL Y), and 4 remain open. Owners comparing this cohort against neighboring years should read the complaint-by-year trend as report volume, not a causal diagnosis. Use the related-complaint feed and the official recall lookup when researching a specific vehicle.
1
Complaints
0
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 – 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 double‑yellow line before realigning in the correct lane—posing a definite risk to oncoming traffic The same or a related Robotaxi was recorded exceeding posted speed limits, with speeds reaching approximately 39 mph in a 30 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 service—yet the performance demonstrated in these incidents raises immediate concerns about the system’s readiness for real‑world, public‑road operations The vehicles appear to be violating traffic laws, compromising the sa
Compare 2026TESLAROBOTAXI (MODEL Y) to Similar Vehicles
NHTSA Investigations 4 Open
DP25002Defect PetitionClosed
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
RQ24009Recall QueryOpen
Recall 23V838 Remedy Effectiveness
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 vintage: August 2026. 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.
Every figure on PlainCars is rendered directly from NHTSA complaint and safety data, no number is typed in by an editor. This year-specific record is rendered from NHTSA ODI, recall, and NCAP rows for the 2026 TESLA ROBOTAXI (MODEL Y); no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of August 2026.
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