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Tesla's Full Self-Driving didn't promise full autonomy, court rules as 88 owners lose refund bid
Eighty-eight Tesla owners in South Korea have lost their bid for refunds on Full Self-Driving software. A court found that the package never guaranteed fully autonomous operation, according to the Straits Times.
The Seoul Central District Court ruled on Oct. 29 that Tesla had fulfilled its contractual duties, according to the Straits Times. The case began in 2024 with the owners' claim that the technology they paid Tesla for had not been delivered.
Level 5 automation would mean driving without any human intervention. The court didn't accept the owners' claim that FSD promised that capability.
The judges found that delivering the package's remaining features depended on technological progress and regulatory approval. Some capabilities, they noted, had already been provided.
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80 Tesla Owners Arrested For Allegedly 'Jailbreaking' Full Self-Driving Mode
Multiple reports claim that Korean authorities have arrested 80 people for allegedly modifying and "jailbreaking" their Teslas to activate the Full Self-Driving (FSD) mode, which has tight restrictions in the country. Tesla Autopilot is the company's basic driver-assistance system, while Full Self-Driving is available through a paid subscription. To unlock the feature, the alleged parties used DIY devices or ones they purchased and imported — from places like Europe and China — which were seemingly plugged into or hardwired into the vehicle's systems.
In Korea, only Teslas made in the United States can legally have the FSD feature active and available, even though some China-made models have newer hardware. The approved U.S.-made vehicles include the Model S, Model X, and Cybertruck. These models are exempt from Korean safety certification because of a free trade agreement that recognizes U.S. federal safety regulations. Meanwhile, Teslas from other countries, like the Model 3 and Model Y, which are made in China, have not been awarded the appropriate safety certifications. As a result, jailbreaking Tesla models that have not been approved is considered a safety hazard.
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