Tesla’s “Self‑Driving” Is Not Autonomous—And Not Safe

In bustling New York City, Tesla’s Autopilot and Full Self‑Driving (FSD) features are Level 2 driver‑assist systems—not true autonomous driving. These require drivers to stay alert, keep hands on the wheel, and monitor the road at all times. Yet Tesla’s branding often misleads users into believing the car can drive itself—creating dangerous situations.

Major Verdicts & Lawsuits Against Tesla

• Florida 2019 crash verdict ($240 million): A jury found Tesla partly liable after a Model S in Autopilot mode struck and killed a pedestrian. The court awarded over $240M to the victim’s family.
• $329 million verdict in 2025: Another jury determined defective Autopilot features caused a fatal crash, holding Tesla responsible.
• Deceptive marketing lawsuits: Multiple class‑action and regulatory actions allege Tesla misled customers by labeling Autopilot and FSD as “self‑driving,” despite only offering Level 2 driver assistance.
• German court rulings: Courts in Germany have faulted Tesla’s marketing for overstating Autopilot’s capabilities—one awarded €112,000 to a plaintiff after concluding Autopilot presented significant hazards in urban driving.

Federal Investigations & Recalls

• The NHTSA reviewed nearly 1,000 Tesla crashes where Autopilot was engaged—connecting at least 467 collisions and 13 fatalities to system failures.
• Tesla has issued recalls for over 2 million vehicles, acknowledging that Autopilot and Autosteer did not ensure driver attention and permitted unsafe use.

Why NYC Tesla Users Are at Risk

New York’s dense streets—with pedestrians, cyclists, taxis, and delivery trucks—demand constant vigilance. When Tesla drivers rely on Autopilot/FSD thinking it replaces them, tragic accidents can happen:

• Autopilot may wait until less than one second before collision to disengage—leaving no time to react.
• System false‑positives and phantom braking have been documented—even in clear conditions.

These failures can leave New Yorkers severely injured—or worse.

Signs You May Have a Case

• You were injured or a loved one died in a Tesla accident while Autopilot, Autosteer, or FSD was engaged
• Tesla’s marketing led you to believe the system was autonomous
• Your crash involved system failures like sudden braking or ignoring obstacles
• You purchased Tesla’s self‑driving upgrade feeling misled by advertising

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