Tesla Sued in Australia for FSD Limitations

0:00It's March 24th, Sydney news today starts now, AI powered and ready. Tesla faces lawsuits in Australia from customers who pay $10,100 for its full self-driving software, only to find their older model cars couldn't fully use it. Earlier this year, the feature rolled out to newer Model 3 and Model Y vehicles with the latest hardware, costing either $149 monthly or the one-time fee. After hardware three cars, however, stick to basic aids like lane changes and parking. Owners binted frustration online, sharing videos of limited performance despite the high price. One driver, Andy Young, bought lifetime access back in December 2021 and now claims Tesla misled him under consumer law. Young filed at the New South Wales Civil and Administrative Tribunal, seeking his full refund, plus $3,530 in stamp. Duty he missed and $2,059 in luxury car tax, along with interest.

1:01This runs separate from a federal class action over similar issues. The Tribunal rejected Tesla's push to dismiss or Paul's Young's case, noting owners deserve quick resolutions. Both matters advance, underscoring Australia's strict rules on self-driving tech compared to places like the United States.