ADS crash report in Austin, TX involving a TESLA Model Y (NHTSA SGO 13781-14631)

[COLLISION]

Mar 1, 2026 · Tesla · Tesla Robotaxi (Model Y ADS) · Orlando, Florida, USA

Failure Mode

COLLISION

Event Date

Mar 1, 2026

Primary Entity

Tesla

Robotic Platform

Tesla Robotaxi (Model Y ADS)

Jurisdiction / Location

Orlando, Florida, USA

Audit Standard

Physical State Verified

Incident Abstract & Audit Findings

Summary: The Tesla ADS was stopped at an intersection in the left turn only lane with a flashing yellow left arrow light as an oncoming vehicle was approaching. A passenger vehicle that had been stopped behind the ADS proceeded forward and rear ended the ADS. The ADS had a safety monitor present in the vehicle with no passengers.

System & Fleet Architecture

Operating Manufacturer

Hardware Platform

Tesla Robotaxi (Model Y ADS)

Operational Sectors

Physical AI / Robotics

Primary Sources & Evidentiary Filings

  • https://www.nhtsa.gov/laws-regulations/standing-general-order-crash-reporting#report-13781-14631

    https://www.nhtsa.gov/laws-regulations/standing-general-order-crash-reporting#report-13781-14631

Related Incidents & Failure Precedents

6 records on file

Incident Context & FAQ

What happened in ADS crash report in Austin, TX involving a TESLA Model Y (NHTSA SGO 13781-14631)?

Summary: The Tesla ADS was stopped at an intersection in the left turn only lane with a flashing yellow left arrow light as an oncoming vehicle was approaching. A passenger vehicle that had been stopped behind the ADS proceeded forward and rear ended the ADS. The ADS had a safety monitor present in the vehicle with no passengers.

When did this incident occur?

The incident is recorded as occurring on March 1, 2026 on the DEPLOY registry. The date reflects the underlying real-world event, not the registry record's creation date.

What robot was involved in ADS crash report in Austin, TX involving a TESLA Model Y (NHTSA SGO 13781-14631)?

Tesla Robotaxi (Model Y ADS) by Tesla is the recorded robot involved in this incident at Orlando, Florida, USA.

Has anyone responded to ADS crash report in Austin, TX involving a TESLA Model Y (NHTSA SGO 13781-14631)?

No responses to this incident are recorded on the DEPLOY registry. Operators, manufacturers, or affected parties can submit responses to the editorial team; absence is not a guarantee no response was issued.

What is the current status of ADS crash report in Austin, TX involving a TESLA Model Y (NHTSA SGO 13781-14631)?

This incident is an active record on the DEPLOY registry; no retraction or correction has been issued.