Tesla robotaxi incidents caught on camera in Austin get NHTSA concernNEW!MenuselectSearch quotes, news & videosMenuTesla robotaxi incidents caught on camera in Austin draw regulators' attentionPublished Mon, Jun 23 20256:54 PM EDTUpdated 18 Min AgoKey PointsNHTSA pressed Tesla for more information about robotaxi incidents caught on camera and shared widely Monday on social media.Tesla started its robotaxi service in Austin, Texas, this weekend with 10 to 20 Model Y vehicles equipped with its newest driverless technology, and a human valet in the front passenger seat.The rollout led to an 8% spike in Tesla shares on Monday.In this articleFollow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNTA Tesla robotaxi drives on the street along South Congress Avenue in Austin, Texas, on June 22, 2025Joel Angel Juarez | Reuters was contacted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration on Monday after posted on social media showed the company's robotaxis driving in a chaotic manner on public roads in Austin, Texas. electric vehicle maker debuted autonomous trips in on Sunday, opening the service to a limited number of riders by invitation only.In the videos shared widely online, one Tesla robotaxi was spotted traveling the wrong way down a road, and another was shown in the middle of traffic, responding to "stationary police vehicles outside its driving path," among several other examples.A spokesperson for NHTSA said in an email that the agency "is aware of the referenced incidents and is in contact with the manufacturer to gather additional information."Tesla Vice President of Vehicle Engineering Lars Moravy, and regulatory counsel Casey Blaine didn't immediately respond to a request for comment.The federal safety regulator says it doesn't "pre-approve new technologies or vehicle systems." Instead, automakers certify that each vehicle model they make meets federal motor vehicle safety standards. The agency says it will investigate "incidents involving potential safety defects," and take "necessary actions to protect road safety," after assessing a wide array of reports and information.Read more CNBC tech newsNHTSA previously initiated an into possible safety defects with Tesla's FSD-Supervised technology, or FSD Beta systems, following injurious and fatal accidents. That probe is ongoing.The Tesla robotaxis in Austin are Model Y SUVs equipped with the company's latest FSD Unsupervised software and hardware. The pilot robotaxi service, involving fewer than two dozen vehicles, operates during daylight hours and only in good weather, with a human safety supervisor in the front passenger seat.The service is now limited to invited users, who agree to the terms of Tesla's "early access program." Those who have received invites are mostly promoters of Tesla's products, stock and CEO.While the rollout sent Tesla on Monday, the launch fell shy of fulfilling Musk's many driverless promises over the past decade.In 2015, Musk told shareholders Tesla cars would achieve "full autonomy" within three years. In 2016, he said a Tesla EV would be able to make a cross-country drive without needing any human intervention before the end of 2017. And in 2019, that helped him raise more than $2 billion, Musk said Tesla would have 1 million robotaxi-ready vehicles on the road in 2020, able to complete 100 hours of driving work per week each, making money for their owners.None of that has happened.Meanwhile, -owned Waymo says it surpassed 10 million paid trips last month. Competitors , including Baidu's Apollo Go, WeRide and Pony.ai, are also operating commercial robotaxi fleets.Don’t miss these insights from CNBC PROWATCH: watch nowVIDEO3:3703:37Tesla launches robotaxis in Austin as robotaxi race heats upNews TipsGot a confidential news tip? We want to hear from you.CNBC NewslettersSign up for free newsletters and get more CNBC delivered to your inboxGet this delivered to your inbox, and more info about our products and services.Advertise With Us© 2025 CNBC LLC. All Rights Reserved. , NHTSA pressed Tesla for more information about robotaxi incidents caught on camera and shared widely on social media., Report a problem with your vehicle, tires, car seats or other equipment. We review every problem as we work to keep our roads safe. Find recalls by VIN. Every vehicle has a unique VIN. Enter a VIN to learn if a specific vehicle needs to be repaired as part of a recall..