NHTSA opens Preliminary Evaluation PE25012 into 2.88 million Tesla FSD vehicles over red-light running and wrong-way driving
[REGULATORY ACTION]Oct 7, 2025 · Tesla · Tesla Robotaxi (Model Y ADS) · Orlando, Florida, USA
Failure Mode
REGULATORY ACTION
Event Date
Oct 7, 2025
Primary Entity
Tesla
Robotic Platform
Tesla Robotaxi (Model Y ADS)
Jurisdiction / Location
Orlando, Florida, USA
Audit Standard
Physical State Verified
Incident Abstract & Audit Findings
On October 7, 2025, NHTSA opened Preliminary Evaluation PE25012 covering an estimated 2,882,566 Tesla vehicles equipped with Full Self-Driving. The probe examines traffic safety law violations including proceeding through red signals and driving against the proper direction of travel while FSD is engaged. At opening, NHTSA counted 58 incidents including 14 crashes and 23 injuries with no fatalities.
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Operating Manufacturer
Hardware Platform
Operational Sectors
Primary Sources & Evidentiary Filings
- Inspect Filing
https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/inv/2025/INOA-PE25012-19171.pdf
https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/inv/2025/INOA-PE25012-19171.pdf
- Inspect Filing
https://theweeklydriver.com/2026/07/tesla-fsd-nhtsa-investigation-red-light/
https://theweeklydriver.com/2026/07/tesla-fsd-nhtsa-investigation-red-light/
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Incident Context & FAQ
What happened in NHTSA opens Preliminary Evaluation PE25012 into 2.88 million Tesla FSD vehicles over red-light running and wrong-way driving?
On October 7, 2025, NHTSA opened Preliminary Evaluation PE25012 covering an estimated 2,882,566 Tesla vehicles equipped with Full Self-Driving. The probe examines traffic safety law violations including proceeding through red signals and driving against the proper direction of travel while FSD is engaged. At opening, NHTSA counted 58 incidents including 14 crashes and 23 injuries with no fatalities. Some vehicles ran red lights after coming to a complete stop first, indicating a decision error rather than perception failure. By December 2025 the tally grew to approximately 80 reports.
When did this incident occur?
The incident is recorded as occurring on October 7, 2025 on the DEPLOY registry. The date reflects the underlying real-world event, not the registry record's creation date.
What robot was involved in NHTSA opens Preliminary Evaluation PE25012 into 2.88 million Tesla FSD vehicles over red-light running and wrong-way driving?
Tesla Robotaxi (Model Y ADS) by Tesla is the recorded robot involved in this incident at Orlando, Florida, USA.
Has anyone responded to NHTSA opens Preliminary Evaluation PE25012 into 2.88 million Tesla FSD vehicles over red-light running and wrong-way driving?
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 NHTSA opens Preliminary Evaluation PE25012 into 2.88 million Tesla FSD vehicles over red-light running and wrong-way driving?
This incident is an active record on the DEPLOY registry; no retraction or correction has been issued.