The 2026 Tesla Model Y is the first vehicle to pass the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's (NHTSA) new advanced driver assistance tests.
The agency's updated New Car Assessment Program now includes more rigorous evaluations of active safety technologies.
This new safety benchmark applies to Model Y vehicles manufactured on or after November 12, 2025.
The updated protocol assesses pedestrian automatic emergency braking and lane-keeping assistance.
Testing also covers both blind spot warning and blind spot intervention systems.