The U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration announced that the 2026 Tesla Model Y is the first vehicle model to pass the agency’s new benchmark for vehicles with advanced driver assistance systems. What the new tests measureThe new benchmark rating applies to 2026 Tesla Model Y vehicles assembled on or after November 12, 2025. The Model Y also passed the agency’s four original ADAS criteria: forward collision warning, crash imminent braking, dynamic brake support, and lane departure warning. By successfully passing these new tests, the 2026 Tesla Model Y demonstrates the lifesaving potential of driver assistance technologies and sets a high bar for the industry. The investigation now covers an estimated 3.2 million Tesla vehicles spanning Model S, Model X, Model 3, Model Y, and Cybertruck vehicles equipped with FSD technology.