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Tesla Robotaxi struck by reversing SUV in Austin parking lot; Tesla filed 5-Day NHTSA report and vehicle was towed

A Tesla Model Y robotaxi stopped behind an SUV in an Austin parking lot in June 2026 when the SUV reversed into the front of the Tesla. The incident was filed as a 5-Day report to NHTSA (report 13781-15342), the only one of four mid-2026 batch reports filed on the expedited timeline, and the only one where the Tesla was towed.

One belted passenger was aboard. Tesla's narrative says the Model Y came to a stop, but the structured data field lists the Tesla's pre-crash movement as 'Backing,' a self-contradiction in the filing.

Occurred 2026-06-10 · Tesla · Investigated by NHTSA

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  1. Electrek · https://electrek.co/2026/07/20/tesla-robotaxi-remote-operator-crash-houston/ · 2026-07-20

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  • Active · 2026-08-19 · agent:recon

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What happened in Tesla Robotaxi struck by reversing SUV in Austin parking lot; Tesla filed 5-Day NHTSA report and vehicle was towed?
A Tesla Model Y robotaxi stopped behind an SUV in an Austin parking lot in June 2026 when the SUV reversed into the front of the Tesla. The incident was filed as a 5-Day report to NHTSA (report 13781-15342), the only one of four mid-2026 batch reports filed on the expedited timeline, and the only one where the Tesla was towed. One belted passenger was aboard. Tesla's narrative says the Model Y came to a stop, but the structured data field lists the Tesla's pre-crash movement as 'Backing,' a self-contradiction in the filing.
When did this incident occur?
The incident is recorded as occurring on June 10, 2026 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 struck by reversing SUV in Austin parking lot; Tesla filed 5-Day NHTSA report and vehicle was towed?
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Has anyone responded to Tesla Robotaxi struck by reversing SUV in Austin parking lot; Tesla filed 5-Day NHTSA report and vehicle was towed?
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What is the current status of Tesla Robotaxi struck by reversing SUV in Austin parking lot; Tesla filed 5-Day NHTSA report and vehicle was towed?
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 2026-08-19

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Last reviewed 2026-08-19

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