Tesla has retroactively changed purchase contracts for 'Full Self-Driving' (FSD) and added the 'supervised' modifier – even though this did not exist at the time of original purchase. In some cases, the original documents have been made completely inaccessible.
Electrek has confirmed the issue with multiple owners. Affected customers report that the contracts they signed now contain wording describing the system as 'supervised,' further limiting the functionality of the promised autonomous driving.
[WARNING] > This retroactive contract change could have legal consequences, as customers assumed full autonomy when purchasing FSD.
Impact on European customers
As early as 2023, Tesla introduced the FSD subscription in Germany, while the one-time purchase was discontinued. (Tesla discontinues one-time purchase of FSD in Europe). In the Netherlands, 'FSD (Supervised)' was recently activated. (First EU approval)Comparison: HW3 vs. HW4
Some customers wonder whether the hardware influences the lack of autonomy:Community reactions
Many owners are angry and considering legal action. Tesla itself has not officially commented on the changes.More on legal aspects: Tesla FSD EU Regulatory Tracker and Tesla patents camera wiper.