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NHTSA Defect Petition DP26010

Defect Petition · Exceeds posted speed limits in active school zones · Opened 2026-10-09 · Open

Investigation

Action number
DP26010
Type
Defect Petition
Open date
2026-10-09
Status
Open
Manufacturer
Tesla, Inc.
Affected makes
TESLA
Affected components
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS:AUTONOMOUS/SELF DRIVING; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS:AUTONOMOUS/SELF DRIVING:SOFTWARE
Affected model years
2026
Affected (make, year) variants
4

Summary

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.

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Authoritative
NHTSA ODI investigation page
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