# Tesla Renames FSD to Avoid Misleading Claims

> Tesla admits misleading customers by renaming Full Self-Driving to 'Tesla Assisted Driving' in Europe.
- Title: Tesla Renames FSD to Avoid Misleading Claims · Futurism
- Summary: Tesla admits misleading customers by renaming Full Self-Driving to 'Tesla Assisted Driving' in Europe. Tesla renamed its Full Self-Driving system to 'Tesla…
- Keywords: tesla, full self-driving, tesla assisted driving, germany, transport ministry, elton musk, science, technology, Renames, FSD, Avoid, Misleading
- Source: Futurism — https://futurism.com/advanced-transport/tesla-basically-admitted-misleading-customers-fsd
- Author: Frank Landymore
- Published: 2026-10-09T19:57:44+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: tesla, full self-driving, tesla assisted driving, germany, transport ministry, elton musk, science, technology
## Tesla Renames FSD in Europe
Tesla renamed its Full Self-Driving system to 'Tesla Assisted Driving' in Europe after admitting misleading customers about its capabilities.
## German Transport Minister Supports FSD
German transport minister Steffen Bilger said he would back approval of FSD across Europe after lengthy discussions with Tesla.
## Safety Concerns Prompt Rename
Tesla faced lawsuits and federal investigations over FSD safety after reports of cars running red lights and nearly hitting trains.
## Regulatory Pressure in Europe
European regulators criticized Tesla for naming the system as fully autonomous when it requires constant driver supervision.
## Key takeaway

Tesla renamed its Full Self-Driving system to 'Tesla Assisted Driving' in Europe after admitting misleading customers about its capabilities.