Tesla’s Robotaxi service is still in its infancy, but the company continues to make refinements as it gathers real-world experience. While updates are traditionally associated with improving Full Self-Driving (FSD) performance and expanding the service area, Tesla has also been tweaking the overall passenger experience.
One of those changes happened this week, and it has to do with turn signals. While the turn signal animation is still visible on the main display, the company has disabled the familiar clicking sound inside the cabin of its Model Y Robotaxi fleet.
The change is relatively minor, but it is one that passengers are likely to notice immediately. During turns and lane changes, the Robotaxis now operate in silence, eliminating the audible indicator that has been a standard feature in conventional vehicles for as long as turn signals have been around.
Tesla @Robotaxi just got an update where the turn signals and hazard lights are completely silent!
— Aryan Butala (@butala_aryan) July 27, 2026
I took a ride 2 days ago and can confirm turn signals were still active. Is this a sign of FSD v15 in Robotaxi? It is the only physical difference I have noticed.
Nice touch. pic.twitter.com/S01YPWHpCA
The update reflects the different role of a fully autonomous vehicle. In a traditional car, the clicking sound serves as a reminder to the driver that the turn signal is active. In an unsupervised Robotaxi, there is no driver who needs that feedback, making the sound less necessary from a functional standpoint.
Despite that logic, early reaction about the change has been mixed. Many users believe the sound still provides value, not for the vehicle itself, but for the passengers inside. The audible cue helps riders anticipate upcoming turns or lane changes even if they are looking at their phone, talking with other passengers, or otherwise not paying attention to the road.
This may be especially useful for people who are prone to motion sickness. Being able to anticipate a change in direction can help reduce the feeling of unexpected movement, particularly for passengers in the rear, where most riders sit. The turn signal sound may also provide an accessibility benefit for visually impaired riders.
Rather than keeping or removing the sound entirely, a potential solution would be to make it a user-selectable option. Tesla has been building the mobile app to serve as an interface between the user and the vehicle, and a simple toggle or user-defined setting would allow riders to choose between a quieter cabin or retaining the audible turn signal.
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