What’s the Status of Class Action Lawsuit on Tesla Full Self Driving?

A class action lawsuit, *LoSavio and Matsko v Tesla*, is currently active and certified, addressing claims of misleading marketing regarding Tesla’s Autopilot and Full Self-Driving (FSD) features. The lawsuit centers on statements made by Tesla and Elon Musk between October 2016 and August 2024, specifically claims about vehicles being 'hardware ready' for full self-driving (SAE Level 5) and the promise of cross-country autonomous travel. While some plaintiffs, like Matsko, are subject to individual arbitration, LoSavio’s case proceeds in federal court.

Key developments include Judge Lin granting class certification in August 2025 and Tesla filing an appeal with the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals in December 2025. Discovery has revealed evidence, including depositions of Elon Musk and Ashok Elluswamy, regarding the limitations of Tesla’s hardware and the accuracy of marketing claims. The lawsuit argues that consumers paid for functionality that Tesla knew it couldn’t deliver, inflating vehicle value.

This case differs from other Autopilot litigation by focusing on economic injury rather than safety defects. The outcome of the Ninth Circuit appeal and potential mediation will determine the next steps, with a possible briefing schedule extending into Spring 2026. The case highlights a pattern of ambitious, unfulfilled promises regarding FSD from Elon Musk over several years.

(Source：Clean Technica)