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Tesla FSD Is Deeply Unpopular, Survey Shows - CleanTechnica

Tesla FSD Is Deeply Unpopular, Survey Shows - CleanTechnica
Source: cleantechnica
Author: @cleantechnica
Published: 8/29/2025

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A recent survey of over 8,000 U.S. consumers reveals significant skepticism and negativity toward Tesla’s Full Self-Driving (FSD) technology. Nearly half of respondents believe FSD should be illegal, and twice as many consumers say FSD features make them less likely to buy a Tesla than those who say it makes them more likely. Support for stricter regulation and legal accountability of autonomous vehicle (AV) manufacturers is strong, with many consumers demanding that companies be held responsible for accidents and that advertising and safety standards be tightened. Additionally, 70% of Americans prefer AVs to use both LiDAR and cameras for navigation, contrasting sharply with Tesla’s camera-only approach, which only 3% support. Tesla’s brand perception has also declined, with trust and positivity hitting new lows amid growing safety concerns and a sense of “FSD and Musk fatigue.” Elon Musk’s optimistic claims about upcoming FSD versions being multiple times better than human drivers have been met with skepticism, especially given his history

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