Tesla has changed the name of its FSD driver-assistance function in Europe to “assisted driving.” CNBC reported on Oct. 9 that the move followed a German regulator’s warning that the previous brand name could be misleading.

Tesla has sold the feature in Europe as “Full Self-Driving (Supervised).” It still sells it under the same name in the United States, where Tesla owners can subscribe for $99 a month.

In a statement on Oct. 7, the German Federal Ministry of Transport said the name FSD is “somewhat misleading.” It said FSD is not a system that takes over the entire driving task, but a driver-assistance system that supports some driving tasks such as accelerating, braking and steering. It added that drivers must remain attentive at all times.

The name change comes as Tesla seeks to expand approvals for the feature across Europe. Tesla has pressed regulators in the Netherlands in particular for speedy approval of its system. Reports have also said that such pressure in some cases affected efforts to lower the intensity of safety tests and technical reviews.

An investigation into FSD is also under way in the United States. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is examining whether FSD is safe in conditions with limited visibility, such as fog or strong sunlight. It is also looking into whether FSD led drivers to violate traffic laws and whether some crashes occurred as a result.

There has also been a legal ruling on Tesla’s marketing. In December 2025, a judge in California ruled that Tesla engaged in deceptive marketing by wrongly implying Autopilot and FSD were fully automated driving systems. Tesla filed a countersuit against the California Department of Motor Vehicles to avoid a finding of “false advertising,” and the case is being heard in Los Angeles Superior Court.

In its second-quarter update, Tesla said active FSD subscriptions stood at 1,480,000. It did not disclose what share were activated through free trials or other incentives. Tesla did not immediately respond to a request for comment on the matter.