Full Self-Driving
Tesla sues California DMV to overturn false advertising ruling on Autopilot and Full Self-Driving
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Tesla filed a lawsuit on February 13, 2026, against the California Department of Motor Vehicles, challenging a December 2025 ruling that accused the company of misleading consumers through marketing of its Autopilot and Full Self-Driving features. Despite complying with required changes to avoid a sales license suspension, Tesla argues the decision was factually erroneous, legally flawed, and lacked evidence of consumer harm. The dispute underscores intense scrutiny of Tesla's driver-assistance systems amid its major California operations.
Tesla's Full Self-Driving technology allows vehicles to handle much of the driving, but Idaho law treats the human occupant as the responsible driver. This means no exemptions for distracted driving or DUI offenses. The system requires constant attention from the driver at all times.
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Elon Musk's bold predictions for Tesla's robotaxi service and full self-driving technology largely failed to materialize by the end of 2025. While a limited launch occurred in Austin, safety drivers persisted, and expansion fell far below expectations. Looking ahead, Musk anticipates widespread robotaxi deployment in 2026.
A Texas-based Tesla enthusiast named Josh shared how bringing his Cybertruck and Model S to a Thanksgiving family gathering convinced his in-laws to buy a Tesla Model Y. Within 48 hours of test-driving the vehicles and experiencing Full Self-Driving software, his mother-in-law took delivery of the new car. Her husband now plans to order a Model X, turning their household fully electric.
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Analysts from Piper Sandler reaffirmed their $500 price target for Tesla shares following a tour of the Fremont Factory and a test of the company's Full Self-Driving software. They described the FSD Version 14 as delivering a smooth robotaxi demonstration that performs comparably to or better than average human drivers. The visit included discussions with Tesla leaders on autonomy and related initiatives.