# Germany: Tesla Must Change FSD Name for EU Approval

> German regulators demand Tesla rename its self-driving system to avoid misleading EU drivers.
- Title: Germany: Tesla Must Change FSD Name for EU Approval · PCMAG
- Summary: German regulators demand Tesla rename its self-driving system to avoid misleading EU drivers. Tesla must drop 'FSD' name for EU approval after regulators say…
- Keywords: germany, tesla, fsd, self-driving, regulators, name change, technology, Must, Change, Name, Approval, PCMAG
- Source: PCMAG — https://pcmag.com/news/germany-tesla-can-launch-fsd-in-eu-but-must-drop-the-misleading-name
- Author: Will McCurdy
- Published: 2026-10-10T15:53:27+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: germany, tesla, fsd, eu, self-driving, regulators, name change, technology
## German regulators demand FSD name change
German regulators say Tesla's Full Self-Driving feature name is misleading for EU approval.

> The current name 'FSD' is somewhat misleading
## Tesla offers new name for EU approval
Tesla reportedly proposed renaming the system 'Tesla Assisted Driving' to meet EU requirements.

> Tesla has reportedly offered to rename the system 'Tesla Assisted Driving'
## EU approval process ongoing
Bilger says technical aspects and liability issues need resolution before EU-wide approval.

> Many technical aspects as well as issues surrounding liability still need to be resolved
## FSD approved in eight EU countries
FSD has been approved in eight European countries including Netherlands, Belgium, Denmark, Lithuania, Estonia, Slovenia, Czechia and Croatia.

> FSD has been approved in eight European countries
## EU-wide vote expected by December
An EU-wide vote on FSD approval is expected not before December 2026.

> An EU-wide vote is expected not before December
## Tesla and EU regulators warming
Elon Musk thanked German regulator for pushing FSD approval after previously criticizing EU regulations.

> Thank you very much
## US regulators also criticize FSD name
California ruled Tesla misled consumers with 'Autopilot' and 'Full Self-Driving' terms in December 2025.

> Tesla had misled consumers by using the terms 'Autopilot' and 'Full Self-Driving'
## Key takeaway

Tesla must drop 'FSD' name for EU approval after regulators say it's misleading.