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Tesla Australia owner class action over ‘phantom braking’, Autopilot claims builds steam

Around 10,000 owners of Model 3 and Model Y vehicles have signed up in a class action against Tesla Australia.

Designed primarily for freeway driving scenarios, the Autopilot system combines Tesla’s version of adaptive cruise control and lane-centring technology which is also offered by other car brands like Nissan, Hyundai, and Toyota, but marketed under different names. Tesla also offers an Enhanced Autopilot system that can automatically change lanes or autonomously park the vehicle, as well as a Full Self-Driving mode unlocked in other markets that can steer by itself on city streets and read traffic lights. Last month, a video released by Tesla showed a vehicle navigating Melbourne’s CBD in Full Self-Driving mode where it was able to complete a hook turn without any driver input, but it is unclear when this feature will be rolled out to owners in Australia.

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