NHTSA Complaint #11668806 — 2026 TESLA ROBOTAXI (MODEL Y)

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 safety of passengers, other road users, and pedestrians. NHTSA’s own inquiry into these behaviors, and Tesla’s desire to keep responses confidential, underscore the importance of fully transparent oversight What I respectfully request: Confirm whether Tesla submitted its full responses by the deadline Ensure that all communications are reviewed under applicable standards, not withheld as proprietary. Promptly assess and address the potential defect in Tesla’s Robotaxi control software or hardware. Require Tesla to provide crash data, performance logs, and operational protocols for these and future incidents. Publish a full report on the safety of robotaxis INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)