Last mentioned: Feb 18, 2026
NHTSA Data Release
New filings reveal 5 crashes in a single month and one undisclosed hospitalization.
Market Impact
Reports surface of a 45% sales decline in China alongside safety concerns.
NHTSA Crash Report
Federal data confirms 5 new crashes in a single month and a 4x higher accident rate than humans.
Status Check
Reports confirm fleet availability has dropped to 19% with only 42 active cars.
Safety Data Release
NHTSA SGO data reveals a spike in crashes and an undisclosed hospitalization.
Performance Audit
Analysis reveals 19% availability and the removal of 'unsupervised' ride status.
Missed Expansion Target
Tesla fails to meet the goal of 500 cars and expansion to 8-10 additional cities.
Missed Expansion Targets
Tesla fails to meet Musk's goal of 500 cars and expansion to 8-10 cities.
Missed Milestones
Tesla fails to reach 500-car fleet size and national coverage targets promised by Elon Musk.
Austin Launch
Tesla officially begins its Robotaxi pilot program in Austin, Texas.
Robotaxi Launch
Tesla officially launches its Robotaxi pilot program in Austin, Texas.
Austin Launch
Tesla officially debuts its Robotaxi service in Austin, Texas.
Tesla's autonomous ride-hailing pilot in Austin is under fire after NHTSA data revealed a crash rate four times higher than human drivers. The service has missed nearly all of its 2025 expansion targets, with fleet availability plummeting to just 19%.
Recent NHTSA data reveals Tesla's Austin-based Robotaxi fleet is experiencing a crash rate significantly higher than human drivers, with 14 total incidents since June 2025. The service remains far behind Elon Musk's initial rollout targets, facing both technical hurdles and increasing regulatory scrutiny.
Tesla's Robotaxi pilot in Austin is facing severe scrutiny following a surge in accidents and a failure to meet ambitious rollout targets. Recent NHTSA data reveals the fleet's crash rate significantly exceeds human averages, casting doubt on the timeline for widespread autonomous deployment.