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Tesla robotaxis record 14 crashes in Austin since June 2025 launch
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Tesla has reported five new crashes involving its robotaxi fleet in Austin, Texas, bringing the total to 14 incidents since the service began operating in June 2025. The latest data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reveals a crash rate higher than typical human drivers, amid ongoing scrutiny of the autonomous system. One earlier incident has been updated to include a hospitalization.
Building on its 2025 IIHS Top Safety Pick+ award, the Tesla Cybertruck is now the only pickup truck to earn both an IIHS Top Safety Pick+ and NHTSA 5-star rating amid stricter 2026 safety standards, according to Elon Musk and the official Cybertruck account.
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In a follow-up to NHTSA's October 2025 investigation into Tesla's Full Self-Driving (FSD) software for dangerous maneuvers like running red lights, Tesla must submit data on over 8,300 potential violations by March 9, 2026. This is separate from reports on 14 robotaxi incidents since June 2025. Tesla's safety data shows improving autonomous performance amid scrutiny.
Tesla shares closed at $485.40 on December 24, 2025, dipping slightly to around $484.62 after hours, as a new NHTSA investigation into Model 3 door releases weighed on sentiment. Despite lowered Q4 delivery forecasts, analysts raised price targets up to $551, emphasizing robotaxi and AI potential. A court victory reinstating Elon Musk's $140 billion pay package further boosted investor confidence.
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New details from Bloomberg's investigation into 15 Tesla deaths linked to electronic door handle failures reveal specific fiery crashes trapping occupants, sparking owner petitions and regulatory demands. As part of ongoing coverage of Tesla's door safety issues, these incidents underscore calls for redesigns amid rising fatalities.