Elon Musk Podcast California DMV vs. Tesla The 60-Day Countdown Has Started
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Dec 18, 2025 A California judge ruled that Tesla engaged in deceptive marketing for Autopilot and Full Self-Driving, setting a 60-day deadline to address the issues. The ruling deemed 'Full Self-Driving' as unambiguously false and criticized 'Autopilot' for misleading consumers. Tesla intends to continue sales amidst these challenges. The DMV's decision could lead to a sales suspension, impacting Tesla's operations. Insightful discussions also cover Tesla's possible paths to compliance and the implications of ongoing investigations.
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State Judge Finds Tesla Marketing Deceptive
- California's administrative law judge found Tesla's marketing for Autopilot and Full Self-Driving deceptive and misleading.
- The judge agreed with the DMV's request to suspend Tesla's sales license as a penalty unless marketing is fixed.
Names Mislead About Driver Responsibility
- The court found 'Autopilot' intentionally ambiguous and likely to mislead consumers about required driver attention.
- It ruled 'Full Self-Driving' is unambiguously false and counterfactual in Tesla's marketing.
Regulator Can Act Without Proven Harm
- The DMV can act proactively to prevent deceptive advertising without proof of individual consumer harm.
- The judge rejected Tesla's argument that no customer reported problems as irrelevant to regulatory authority.