Tesla Autopilot & Full Self-Driving Defect Products Liability Class Action

Plaintiffs in this consolidated class action allege that Tesla systematically misrepresented the capabilities of its Autopilot and Full Self-Driving (FSD) driver-assistance systems to consumers, charging premiums of up to $15,000 for features that the company claimed would enable autonomous, self-driving operation. According to the complaint, Tesla's marketing — amplified by statements from CEO Elon Musk — led customers to believe the vehicles could navigate roads without human intervention, when in reality the systems were prone to critical failures including phantom braking, failure to detect obstacles, and improper responses to road conditions. Federal regulators opened multiple investigations and Tesla issued several recalls affecting over 800,000 vehicles.

The lawsuit asserts claims of fraudulent misrepresentation, breach of warranty, and violations of consumer protection statutes across multiple states. Plaintiffs allege they overpaid for vehicles and software subscriptions based on false promises, and that numerous preventable accidents — some fatal — resulted from drivers over-relying on the defective systems. The case consolidates individual injury claims with broader consumer fraud allegations, and plaintiffs are seeking compensatory damages, restitution of software purchase prices, and injunctive relief requiring Tesla to accurately represent its technology's true capabilities.