Consumer Reports Slams Tesla's Full-Self Driving Capability

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2021-05-25 03:30:05

Consumer Reports updated an in-depth report this week on Tesla Inc (NASDAQ: TSLA) Full Self-Driving and Autopilot capabilities, and the review is far from flattering.

Unreliable Features: Consumer Reports said Tesla’s ambitious self-driving technology promises some extremely cool features, but the reality of what drivers actually get when they cough up $10,000 for FSD is inconsistent, unpredictable and potentially very dangerous.

Earlier this week, the California Department of Motor Vehicles notified Tesla that it is “under review” for its claims related to its autonomous driving capabilities. In addition, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has 28 special investigations open related to Tesla crashes involving FSD and Autopilot.

Jake Fisher, senior director of auto testing at Consumer Reports, said Tesla has made significant strides in autonomy in recent years — but Tesla owners should not rely on Autopilot or FSD to make driving easier or safer.