Tesla faces another lawsuit for misleading advertising – not the only one.
In California there is a bill coming up that will limit false claims about the capabilities of cars. The law aims Tesla away. Furthermore, examines the NHTSA Accidents from Tesla who are related and who DMV reviewing a possible autopilot recall.
Tesla called its Level 2 assistance system “Autopilot” and “Full SelfDriving (FSD)”, implying the vehicles could drive themselves. However, they are far from that. The autopilot steers in its own lane and the FSD system also recognizes traffic lights and can change lanes. But you have to constantly check the car and not focus on other things. Your hands must also remain on the steering wheel.
Against this background, a Tesla owner has now complained about the terms against the manufacturer. The plaintiff sees Tesla’s actions as attention grabbing designed to attract investment, increase sales, and boost shares.
The lawsuit alleges that Elon Musk misled the public with the naming. As early as 2016, it was presented as if Tesla was about to introduction of the real autonomous driving that results from level 4. In this way, the plaintiff sees Tesla drivers as Tesla guinea pigs who have uncovered countless errors.
The lawsuit seeks damages for individuals who purchased a Tesla vehicle since 2016 that had the Autopilot, Enhanced Autopilot and Full Self-Driving systems installed. This also applies to people who have leased the vehicle. After all, according to his testimony, the plaintiff paid $5,000 in the hope of an autonomous vehicle.
Tesla has not yet responded to the lawsuit, which could have far-reaching consequences. A suspension of Tesla’s license may be at stake, but a refund and damages have meant greater trouble for Tesla.