# Tesla Allegedly Misled South Korean Customers

> Tesla charged South Korean customers for FSD despite most vehicles being illegal to use.
- Title: Tesla Allegedly Misled South Korean Customers · Jalopnik
- Summary: Tesla charged South Korean customers for FSD despite most vehicles being illegal to use. Tesla allegedly sold FSD subscriptions to South Korean customers who…
- Keywords: tesla, full self-driving, south korea, federal trade commission, funding, legal, consumer protection, Jalopnik
- Source: Jalopnik — https://jalopnik.com/2307060/tesla-allegedly-misled-thousands-of-south-korean-customers-about-full-self-driving
- Author: Andy Kalmowitz
- Published: 2026-11-04T19:54:19+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: tesla, full self-driving, south korea, federal trade commission, funding, legal, consumer protection, cars, culture
## Tesla FSD Misrepresentation
Tesla allegedly marketed FSD in South Korea despite most vehicles being illegal to use.
## Legal Usage Limitation
Only 20% of Teslas in South Korea legally use FSD due to U.S. vehicle standards.
## China-Made Vehicles
Most Teslas in South Korea are China-made and cannot legally use FSD.
## Customer Complaint
Consumer group alleges Tesla charged for FSD on illegal vehicles for over three years.
## Key takeaway

Tesla allegedly sold FSD subscriptions to South Korean customers who couldn't legally use the system.