NHTSA escalates PE25012 with formal Information Request to Tesla, demanding FSD engagement data for red-light/wrong-way probe
[REGULATORY ACTION]Dec 3, 2025 · Tesla · Tesla Robotaxi (Model Y ADS) · Orlando, Florida, USA
Failure Mode
REGULATORY ACTION
Event Date
Dec 3, 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
NHTSA sent Tesla a formal Information Request (IR PE25012-01) on December 3, 2025, escalating the Preliminary Evaluation into 2.88 million FSD-equipped vehicles over red-light running and wrong-way driving. By then the agency had logged 62 complaints, 4 media reports, and 14 crash reports (combined ~80).
System & Fleet Architecture
Operating Manufacturer
Hardware Platform
Operational Sectors
Primary Sources & Evidentiary Filings
- Inspect Filing
https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/inv/2025/INRE-PE25012-34988.pdf
https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/inv/2025/INRE-PE25012-34988.pdf
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Incident Context & FAQ
What happened in NHTSA escalates PE25012 with formal Information Request to Tesla, demanding FSD engagement data for red-light/wrong-way probe?
NHTSA sent Tesla a formal Information Request (IR PE25012-01) on December 3, 2025, escalating the Preliminary Evaluation into 2.88 million FSD-equipped vehicles over red-light running and wrong-way driving. By then the agency had logged 62 complaints, 4 media reports, and 14 crash reports (combined ~80). The IR formalized railroad-crossing violations into the defect definition and demanded Tesla break down cumulative FSD miles and vehicle-days by engagement status, plus per-incident automation status, takeover requests, and driver responses.
When did this incident occur?
The incident is recorded as occurring on December 3, 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 escalates PE25012 with formal Information Request to Tesla, demanding FSD engagement data for red-light/wrong-way probe?
Tesla Robotaxi (Model Y ADS) by Tesla is the recorded robot involved in this incident at Orlando, Florida, USA.
Has anyone responded to NHTSA escalates PE25012 with formal Information Request to Tesla, demanding FSD engagement data for red-light/wrong-way probe?
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 escalates PE25012 with formal Information Request to Tesla, demanding FSD engagement data for red-light/wrong-way probe?
This incident is an active record on the DEPLOY registry; no retraction or correction has been issued.