The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) received a DP on September 23, 2026, requesting an investigation into model year (MY) 2026 Tesla Robotaxis (Model Y and Cybercab) with the Automated Driving System (ADS) engaged. The Petitioner alleges that the ADS exceeds posted speed limits in active school zones. Along with the request, the Petitioner provided 3 links to video footage as supporting evidence. A DP has been opened to evaluate the allegations and determine whether to grant or deny the petition. The petition itself can be reviewed at NHTSA.gov under ODI Number: 11766676.
Defect petition DP26010Open
Exceeds posted speed limits in active school zones
An investigation is a step in NHTSA's review, not a finding that a defect exists. NHTSA links no recall campaign to it.
Components named
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS:AUTONOMOUS/SELF DRIVING:SOFTWAREELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS:AUTONOMOUS/SELF DRIVING
Source: NHTSA ODI investigations file, action DP26010. Text as published by NHTSA.
Products
2 product lines are named
Make, model and model years as listed in the investigation record.
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Tesla | Robotaxi (cybercab) | 2026 |
| Tesla | Robotaxi (model Y) | 2026 |
Source: NHTSA ODI investigations file.