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February 23, 2026
Tesla sues California DMV to reverse ruling that company engaged in false advertising on FSD
California's DMV previously ruled that Tesla falsely promoted its cars' self-driving capabilities.
TL;DR
- Tesla is suing the California DMV to reverse a ruling that found the automaker engaged in false advertising regarding its self-driving capabilities.
- The suit follows a determination by the DMV's Office of Administrative Hearings that Tesla's marketing of Autopilot and Full Self-Driving constituted false advertising.
- While the DMV opted not to suspend Tesla's licenses, the company wants the agency to officially clear its name.
- Tesla argues the DMV "wrongfully and baselessy" labeled them a false advertiser and that consumers were repeatedly informed the systems were not fully autonomous.
- The company's future success is largely dependent on its ability to deliver driverless systems, with ongoing tests for robotaxis and production of the steering wheel-less Cybercab.
- Tesla faces scrutiny and lawsuits related to its self-driving claims, including a class action from customers seeking refunds and partial liability in a fatal collision involving Autopilot.
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