Tesla promotes FSD misuse in its own videos — undermining its legal defense

Tesla's promotional videos for its Full Self-Driving (FSD) system are undermining its legal defense in lawsuits related to Autopilot and FSD, which collectively face claims up to $14.5 billion. In two recent official videos, Tesla depicted drivers engaging in activities like making espresso while FSD was active, and showcased footage where FSD committed multiple traffic violations in Denmark. This content directly contradicts Tesla's legal strategy, which asserts that drivers bear full responsibility for supervising FSD at all times. By presenting FSD as capable of handling driving tasks independently, the company's own marketing material appears to encourage the very behavior it argues is the driver's fault in accident litigation. This creates a significant legal vulnerability, as the company's marketing actively promotes a narrative inconsistent with its defense, potentially influencing jury perceptions and legal outcomes in ongoing cases.