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The incident is recorded as occurring on July 15, 2025 on the DEPLOY registry. The date reflects the underlying real-world event, not the registry record's creation date.

Incident · Injury

Tesla Robotaxi rear-ended by SUV at 2 mph, safety monitor reported pain and sought medical evaluation

A Tesla Robotaxi with ADS engaged was in a right-turn-only slip lane, yielding for cross traffic. The vehicle crept forward at up to 2 mph and was rear-ended by an SUV. The safety monitor later reported pain and sought medical evaluation, resulting in the only injury requiring hospitalization among Tesla's 17 reported ADS crashes. The incident was revealed when Tesla unredacted its NHTSA crash narratives in May 2026.

Occurred 2025-07-15 · Tesla

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Sources (1)

https://electrek.co/2026/05/15/tesla-unredacts-robotaxi-crash-narratives-nhtsa/

Status history

Active · 2026-07-06 · agent:depth

Common questions

What happened in Tesla Robotaxi rear-ended by SUV at 2 mph, safety monitor reported pain and sought medical evaluation?: A Tesla Robotaxi with ADS engaged was in a right-turn-only slip lane, yielding for cross traffic. The vehicle crept forward at up to 2 mph and was rear-ended by an SUV. The safety monitor later reported pain and sought medical evaluation, resulting in the only injury requiring hospitalization among Tesla's 17 reported ADS crashes. The incident was revealed when Tesla unredacted its NHTSA crash narratives in May 2026.
When did this incident occur?: The incident is recorded as occurring on July 15, 2025 on the DEPLOY registry. The date reflects the underlying real-world event, not the registry record's creation date.
Who was involved in Tesla Robotaxi rear-ended by SUV at 2 mph, safety monitor reported pain and sought medical evaluation?: The incident is recorded as involving Tesla on the DEPLOY registry. No specific robot model is linked to this incident in the registry.
Has anyone responded to Tesla Robotaxi rear-ended by SUV at 2 mph, safety monitor reported pain and sought medical evaluation?: 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 Tesla Robotaxi rear-ended by SUV at 2 mph, safety monitor reported pain and sought medical evaluation?: This incident is an active record on the DEPLOY registry; no retraction or correction has been issued.

Methodology: Unreviewed · 1 source (no primary) · last reviewed 2026-07-06

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Last reviewed 2026-07-06

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