Key facts
- Tesla owners sought refunds for "Full Self-Driving" driver-assistance software.
- The Seoul Central District Court ruled against 88 plaintiffs.
- The court found Tesla had provided some functions and that further features depended on technological advances and regulatory approvals.
A South Korean court on Thursday rejected a lawsuit filed by 88 Tesla owners who sought full refunds for the "Full Self-Driving" driver-assistance software. The Seoul Central District Court ruled that Tesla had not breached its contractual obligations, stating that the FSD option did not promise fully autonomous driving without human intervention. The court noted that Tesla had already provided some of the promised functions and that the delivery of additional features was contingent on technological advances and regulatory approvals. Buyers were aware that some functions might take considerable time to become available. The ruling is a victory for Tesla as it faces similar legal challenges in other countries over delays in delivering self-driving capabilities.