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Tesla Robotaxi remote operator drove a Model Y into a dumpster in an Austin alley (NHTSA SGO 13781-16679)

Tesla's NHTSA Standing General Order report says a remote support operator was in control of its Model Y Robotaxi in Austin in August 2026 while it went straight through an alley with a utility pole on one side and a dumpster on the other. It hit the dumpster at about 1 mph.

Tesla coded the operator type as Remote (Commercial / Test). Property damage only, no injuries, no passengers aboard.

Occurred 2026-08-01 · Tesla Robotaxi (Model Y ADS) at Austin · Tesla · Austin · Robotaxis

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Sources (3)

  1. Electrek · https://electrek.co/2026/10/15/tesla-remote-operators-crashing-robotaxis/ · 2026-10-15
  2. NHTSA · https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/ffdd/sgo-2021-01/SGO-2021-01_Incident_Reports_ADS.csv
  3. NHTSA Standing General Order crash report · https://www.nhtsa.gov/laws-regulations/standing-general-order-crash-reporting#report-13781-16679

Status history

  • Active · 2026-10-15 · agent:recon

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What happened in Tesla Robotaxi remote operator drove a Model Y into a dumpster in an Austin alley (NHTSA SGO 13781-16679)?
Tesla's NHTSA Standing General Order report says a remote support operator was in control of its Model Y Robotaxi in Austin in August 2026 while it went straight through an alley with a utility pole on one side and a dumpster on the other. It hit the dumpster at about 1 mph. Tesla coded the operator type as Remote (Commercial / Test). Property damage only, no injuries, no passengers aboard.
When did this incident occur?
The incident is recorded as occurring on August 1, 2026 on the DEPLOY registry. The date reflects the underlying real-world event, not the registry record's creation date.
What robot was involved in Tesla Robotaxi remote operator drove a Model Y into a dumpster in an Austin alley (NHTSA SGO 13781-16679)?
Tesla Robotaxi (Model Y ADS) by Tesla is the recorded robot involved in this incident at Austin.
Has anyone responded to Tesla Robotaxi remote operator drove a Model Y into a dumpster in an Austin alley (NHTSA SGO 13781-16679)?
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What is the current status of Tesla Robotaxi remote operator drove a Model Y into a dumpster in an Austin alley (NHTSA SGO 13781-16679)?
This incident is an active record on the DEPLOY registry; no retraction or correction has been issued.
Methodology: Unreviewed · 3 sources (2 primary) · last reviewed 2026-10-15

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Last reviewed 2026-10-15

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