#Autopilot

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.

FSD • Apr 22, 2026

Elon Musk admits that millions of Tesla vehicles won’t get unsupervised FSD

Tesla CEO Elon Musk confirmed that vehicles with the older Hardware 3 (HW3) computer will not receive unsupervised Full Self-Driving capability. This affects roughly 4 million owners, including those who previously paid for the FSD feature. The announcement clarifies a significant hardware limitation for a large portion of the existing Tesla fleet.

FSD • Apr 22, 2026

Elon Musk pushes unsupervised FSD for consumer Teslas — again

Elon Musk has again delayed the timeline for unsupervised Full Self-Driving, stating it will not arrive for consumer Tesla vehicles until Q4 2026 at the earliest. This continues a pattern of postponed deadlines for the long-promised autonomous feature. For owners and enthusiasts, it means another significant wait for the capability to use FSD without driver supervision.

FSD • Apr 22, 2026

Tesla seems to say Robotaxi launch will be pushed back in 5 US cities

Tesla's latest earnings report indicates a delay for its planned Robotaxi service in five out of eight previously announced U.S. cities. This suggests a significant scaling back of the initial launch rollout. For owners and enthusiasts, it means a longer wait for the autonomous ride-hailing service and signals ongoing development challenges.

Software Updates • Apr 18, 2026

Tesla is pushing Robotaxi features to owner cars with Spring Update

Tesla is starting to deploy Robotaxi-related features to customer vehicles through its latest Spring Update. This means owners will begin to experience some of the autonomous technology intended for Tesla's future self-driving taxi fleet.

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.

FSD • Apr 15, 2026

Tesla intertwines FSD with in-house Insurance for attractive incentive

Tesla is now directly linking the use of its Full Self-Driving (FSD) software to lower insurance premiums through its in-house insurance program. This means owners who drive with FSD engaged can receive lower rates, as Tesla uses its own vehicle data to prove the system reduces risk. This creates a financial incentive for owners to purchase and use the FSD feature.

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.

FSD • Apr 15, 2026

Tesla taped out AI5 chip, Musk says — nearly 2 years behind schedule

Tesla has completed the design of its next-generation AI5 chip for self-driving, sending it for manufacturing. This milestone arrives almost two years later than originally promised, with volume production still over a year away. For owners and enthusiasts, this indicates continued development of Tesla's full self-driving technology but highlights significant delays in its hardware roadmap.

Software Updates • Apr 14, 2026

Tesla Safety Score v3.0 rewards FSD use with lower premiums

Tesla has updated its Safety Score system to version 3.0, which now factors a driver's use of Full Self-Driving (FSD) into its risk calculation. This means owners who frequently use FSD features could see lower insurance premiums through Tesla's in-house program.

FSD • Apr 14, 2026

Tesla adds ‘streaks,’ other stats to track how often drivers use Full Self-Driving software

Tesla has introduced new features, including "streaks" and detailed statistics, to track how frequently drivers use its Full Self-Driving (FSD) software. This update, which also simplifies the subscription process, is designed to encourage more consistent use of the system. For owners and enthusiasts, it adds a gamified element to FSD usage and provides clearer data on their driving habits with the technology.

FSD Europe • Apr 12, 2026

Tesla FSD in Europe vs. US: It’s not what you think

Tesla's Full Self-Driving (FSD) software has received regulatory approval in the Netherlands. However, the European version has different features and capabilities compared to the system available in the United States. This means European Tesla owners will initially experience a more limited or adapted version of the FSD technology.