#Autopilot

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Elon Musk admits millions of Tesla owners need upgrades for true ‘Full Self-Driving’
FSD Apr 22, 2026

Elon Musk admits millions of Tesla owners need upgrades for true ‘Full Self-Driving’

Elon Musk has acknowledged that millions of existing Tesla vehicles will require hardware upgrades to achieve true "Full Self-Driving" capability. This admission contrasts with years of promises that the functionality would be enabled through software updates alone. For owners, this means potential additional costs and could expose Tesla to legal challenges over its past marketing claims.

Tesla is facing up to $14.5 billion in lawsuits — and it’s only getting worse
Stock & Business Apr 16, 2026

Tesla is facing up to $14.5 billion in lawsuits — and it’s only getting worse

Tesla faces over 20 active lawsuits with potential financial liabilities reaching $14.5 billion, including major cases related to Autopilot and securities fraud. The company's aggressive legal strategy has so far failed to slow the increasing pace of litigation. This escalating legal threat represents a significant financial and reputational risk for the company and its stakeholders.

Tesla ‘Full Self-Driving’ crashed through railroad gate seconds before train
FSD Apr 15, 2026

Tesla ‘Full Self-Driving’ crashed through railroad gate seconds before train

A Tesla using "Full Self-Driving" drove through a lowered railroad crossing gate as a train approached, forcing the owner to manually accelerate to avoid a collision. The driver, an experienced FSD user, described this as the system's first major failure for him. This incident highlights ongoing safety concerns about the technology's ability to handle complex and dangerous real-world scenarios.