Last mentioned: Feb 19, 2026
Compliance Confirmed
California DMV confirms Tesla is back in compliance, officially avoiding the 30-day suspension.
Corrective Action
Tesla stops using 'Autopilot' in California marketing to comply with state regulations.
Preliminary Finding
DMV issues a preliminary finding of non-compliance and threatens license suspension.
DMV Investigation Opens
California DMV files a complaint against Tesla for misleading marketing regarding ADAS.
Tesla has reached a settlement with the California Department of Motor Vehicles to avoid a 30-day suspension of its manufacturer and dealer licenses. The agreement requires the electric vehicle maker to cease using the 'Autopilot' brand in its California marketing materials, concluding a three-year regulatory dispute over misleading consumer claims.
Tesla has reached a settlement with the California Department of Motor Vehicles, avoiding a 30-day suspension of its state licenses by removing 'Autopilot' from its marketing materials. The regulator had previously deemed the branding misleading, marking a significant shift in how the EV giant communicates its driver-assistance capabilities.
Tesla has reached a settlement with the California Department of Motor Vehicles, agreeing to cease using the 'Autopilot' brand in state marketing to avoid a 30-day license suspension. The move follows regulatory findings that the terminology was misleading regarding the actual capabilities of the driver-assistance systems.
Tesla has reached a settlement with the California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) to avoid a 30-day suspension of its manufacturer and dealer licenses. The electric vehicle maker agreed to remove 'Autopilot' branding from its California marketing after regulators found the terminology misleading to consumers.