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	In early April 2026, Tesla began remotely disabling Full Self-Driving (FSD) and other driver-assistance functionality on vehicles whose telemetry indicated the presence of a third-party accessory connected to the Controller Area Network (CAN) bus.<ref name="electrek">Lambert, Fred (9 Apr 2026). "Tesla cracks down on FSD hacking devices, remotely shuts down access". Electrek. https://electrek.co/2026/04/09/tesla-cracks-down-fsd-hack-devices-remotely-disables-access/</ref> The action was carried out as a server-side change to vehicle entitlements, did not require the affected car to install a software update, and was issued without prior warning.<ref name="drivetesla">"Tesla remotely disables FSD on unauthorized vehicles using third-party devices". Drive Tesla Canada. 9 Apr 2026. https://driveteslacanada.ca/news/tesla-remotely-disables-fsd-on-unauthorized-vehicles-using-third-party-devices/</ref> Reports were documented in the European Union, the United Kingdom, China, South Korea, Turkey, Japan and Australia. In a number of cases the revocation downgraded the vehicle's paid Full Self-Driving package to Enhanced Autopilot, removing not only the unofficially region unlocked FSD functionality but also Traffic Light and Stop Sign Control, a feature that is officially sold, regulator-approved in the affected markets, and was included in the FSD package the owner had paid for.		In early April 2026, Tesla began remotely disabling Full Self-Driving (FSD) and other driver-assistance functionality on vehicles whose telemetry indicated the presence of a third-party accessory connected to the Controller Area Network (CAN) bus.<ref name="electrek">Lambert, Fred (9 Apr 2026). "Tesla cracks down on FSD hacking devices, remotely shuts down access". Electrek. https://electrek.co/2026/04/09/tesla-cracks-down-fsd-hack-devices-remotely-disables-access/</ref> The action was carried out as a server-side change to vehicle entitlements, did not require the affected car to install a software update, and was issued without prior warning.<ref name="drivetesla">"Tesla remotely disables FSD on unauthorized vehicles using third-party devices". Drive Tesla Canada. 9 Apr 2026. https://driveteslacanada.ca/news/tesla-remotely-disables-fsd-on-unauthorized-vehicles-using-third-party-devices/</ref> Reports were documented in the European Union, the United Kingdom, China, South Korea, Turkey, Japan and Australia. In a number of cases the revocation downgraded the vehicle's paid Full Self-Driving package to Enhanced Autopilot, removing not only the unofficially region unlocked FSD functionality but also Traffic Light and Stop Sign Control, a feature that is officially sold, regulator-approved in the affected markets, and was included in the FSD package the owner had paid for.<ref>{{Cite web \|last=Hernas \|first=Bartosz \|title=EU protection laws, are they worth anything? \|url=https://x.com/bartosz/status/2042609538688278896}}</ref>

	==Background==		==Background==

AdrianJagielak at 15:37, 10 April 2026

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	\|Company=Tesla		\|Company=Tesla
	\|StartDate=2026-04-09		\|StartDate=2026-04-08
	\|EndDate=~~2026-04-09~~		\|EndDate=
	\|Status=~~Active~~		\|Status=Ongoing
	\|ProductLine=Tesla		\|ProductLine=Tesla
	~~\|Product=Model Y~~		\|ArticleType=Incident
	\|ArticleType=~~Product~~
	\|Type=Forced Obsolescence		\|Type=Forced Obsolescence
	\|Description=Tesla remotely revoked ~~paid~~ Full Self-Driving ~~(FSD) entitlement~~ on ~~Estonian owner's Model Y via server-side change~~ after detecting a third-party CAN bus ~~device. Owner Bartosz Hernas filed formal complaint with TTJA citing theft of~~ paid ~~feature (€6,200 + VAT) including Traffic Light Aware Cruise Control~~.		\|Description=Tesla remotely revoked Full Self-Driving entitlements on vehicles in Europe and other markets after detecting third-party CAN bus devices, in some cases removing features that owners had paid for.
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			In early April 2026, Tesla began remotely disabling Full Self-Driving (FSD) and other driver-assistance functionality on vehicles whose telemetry indicated the presence of a third-party accessory connected to the Controller Area Network (CAN) bus.<ref name="electrek">Lambert, Fred (9 Apr 2026). "Tesla cracks down on FSD hacking devices, remotely shuts down access". Electrek. https://electrek.co/2026/04/09/tesla-cracks-down-fsd-hack-devices-remotely-disables-access/</ref> The action was carried out as a server-side change to vehicle entitlements, did not require the affected car to install a software update, and was issued without prior warning.<ref name="drivetesla">"Tesla remotely disables FSD on unauthorized vehicles using third-party devices". Drive Tesla Canada. 9 Apr 2026. https://driveteslacanada.ca/news/tesla-remotely-disables-fsd-on-unauthorized-vehicles-using-third-party-devices/</ref> Reports were documented in the European Union, the United Kingdom, China, South Korea, Turkey, Japan and Australia. In a number of cases the revocation downgraded the vehicle's paid Full Self-Driving package to Enhanced Autopilot, removing not only the unofficially region unlocked FSD functionality but also Traffic Light and Stop Sign Control, a feature that is officially sold, regulator-approved in the affected markets, and was included in the FSD package the owner had paid for.

	==Background==		==Background==
	~~In April 2026~~ Tesla ~~introduced~~ a ~~local software patch (~~2026.~~8.6~~) to ~~detect and respond~~ to ~~unauthorized third-party~~ CAN bus ~~devices. Some owners reported that Tesla performed server-side revocation of~~ paid ~~FSD entitlements even on vehicles that had never installed~~ the ~~update~~.		Full Self-Driving (Supervised) is sold by Tesla in many markets where it is not yet legally approved for use, including most of the European Union. EU approval is being pursued through the Dutch vehicle authority RDW under UN Regulation No. 171, with a decision anticipated for 2026 after several previous delays. Many European customers had paid for the FSD package (typically €6,000–€7,500 plus VAT) several years before the enforcement action, but were unable to use it pending approval.

			In response to these delays, a gray market emerged for small hardware modules costing around €500 that plug into a Tesla's CAN bus and bypass the vehicle's regional software locks, enabling FSD (Supervised) in unsupported markets, if it was already paid for by the car owner.<ref name="electrek" />

	==Incident==		==Incident==
	~~On 9–10~~ April 2026 ~~Estonian owner '''Bartosz Hernas'~~'' ~~had his paid Full Self-Driving package permanently revoked~~.		Reports of remote revocations began surfacing on 8 April 2026.<ref name="carscoops">"They Rigged Tesla's FSD To Work Where It Wasn't Allowed. Tesla Just Found The Off Switch". Carscoops. 9 Apr 2026. https://www.carscoops.com/2026/04/tesla-fsd-jailbreak-crackdown/</ref> Affected owners reported receiving an in-vehicle notification reading ''"Your Autopilot package has returned to its original configuration,"'' and a separate message stating that ''"an unauthorized third-party device"'' had been detected and that some driver-assistance functions had been disabled "for safety reasons."<ref name="notatesla">"Tesla Disables FSD On 'Jailbroken' Cars Using Cheat Devices". Not a Tesla App. 9 Apr 2026. https://www.notateslaapp.com/news/3934/tesla-disables-fsd-on-jailbroken-cars-using-cheat-devices</ref>

	~~- Vehicle:~~ Tesla ~~Model Y (purchased 2 May 2025 for €68,100 incl. VAT)~~

	~~- FSD package cost: €6,200 + VAT~~

	- The ~~car remained on software version '''2026~~.8.~~3''' (never installed~~ 2026.8.6)

	- ~~After detecting a third~~-~~party CAN bus device, Tesla performed a '''server~~-~~side modification''' that removed the FSD entitlement from Tesla's backend systems.~~

	~~- In~~-vehicle notification: "Your Autopilot package has returned to its original configuration."

	~~- Later app~~ message: "~~Your vehicle has detected~~ an unauthorized third-party device~~. As a precaution,~~ some driver assistance functions ~~have~~ been disabled for safety reasons."

	~~- Traffic Light Aware Cruise Control (a currently available, paid-for feature) became permanently inaccessible.~~

	===Tesla'~~s response===~~
	Tesla ~~has not issued a public statement on this specific complaint~~. ~~Its standard warning states that unauthorized modifications may result in permanent loss of features and voided warranty~~.

	~~==Lawsuit==~~
	~~No court lawsuit filed~~. ~~Formal administrative complaint submitted to the Estonian Consumer Protection and Technical Regulatory Authority (TTJA)~~ on ~~10 April 2026. The complainant requests investigation, restoration of the FSD entitlement (or full €6,200 + VAT refund), and EU~~-~~wide coordination.~~

	~~==Consumer response==~~		In the European Union, owners reported losing access to features they had purchased, including Traffic Light and Stop Sign Control, which remained otherwise on sale to other customers. The enforcement was applied to a number of vehicles that had not installed the most recent software version (2026.8.6), indicating the action was performed entirely server-side via Tesla's backend.<ref name="drivetesla" />
	~~The case has been publicly shared by Bartosz Hernas~~ on ~~X and is cited by right-~~to~~-repair advocates as a clear example of manufacturer overreach~~. The ~~complaint explicitly links Tesla's remote revocation of paid features~~ to ~~violations~~ of ~~EU consumer law~~ (~~Directives 2019/771, 2005/29~~, ~~93/13) and supports~~ the ~~broader Right to Repair movement~~.

	~~Key voices mentioned:~~		==Tesla's response==
	*MEP René Repasi (@repasi) – rapporteur for the ~~EU Right~~ to ~~Repair Directive~~		Tesla has not issued a public statement specifically addressing the revocations. In direct communications with owners, the company has characterised third-party CAN bus devices as a cybersecurity threat and has stated that owners using such devices are "100% liable for any accident that occurs" and that Tesla reserves the right to refuse warranty repairs regardless of whether the device caused the damage. Tesla's notices to affected owners indicated that some features may be re-enabled in a future software update, without providing a timeline.<ref name="notatesla" />
	*Louis Rossmann (@rossmannsupply)
	*Right to ~~Repair Europe coalition (@R2REurope)~~
	*BEUC (@BEUC), iFixit, ~~The Restart Project (@restartproject)~~

	==References==		==References==
	{{reflist}}		{{reflist}}
	*Original X post by Bartosz Hernas (full complaint text): https://x.com/bartosz/status/2042609538688278896
	*Screenshots of notifications and purchase details included in the complaint

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	==Background==		==Background==
	~~{{Ph~~-I-~~B}}~~		In April 2026 Tesla introduced a local software patch (2026.8.6) to detect and respond to unauthorized third-party CAN bus devices. Some owners reported that Tesla performed server-side revocation of paid FSD entitlements even on vehicles that had never installed the update.

	==[Incident]==		==Incident==
	~~{{Ph~~-~~I-I}}~~		On 9–10 April 2026 Estonian owner '''Bartosz Hernas''' had his paid Full Self-Driving package permanently revoked.

	~~===[Company]'s response===~~		- Vehicle: Tesla Model Y (purchased 2 May 2025 for €68,100 incl. VAT)
	~~{{Ph~~-~~I-ComR}}~~

			- FSD package cost: €6,200 + VAT

			- The car remained on software version '''2026.8.3''' (never installed 2026.8.6)

			- After detecting a third-party CAN bus device, Tesla performed a '''server-side modification''' that removed the FSD entitlement from Tesla's backend systems.

			- In-vehicle notification: "Your Autopilot package has returned to its original configuration."

			- Later app message: "Your vehicle has detected an unauthorized third-party device. As a precaution, some driver assistance functions have been disabled for safety reasons."

			- Traffic Light Aware Cruise Control (a currently available, paid-for feature) became permanently inaccessible.

			===Tesla's response===
			Tesla has not issued a public statement on this specific complaint. Its standard warning states that unauthorized modifications may result in permanent loss of features and voided warranty.

	==Lawsuit==		==Lawsuit==
	~~{{Ph~~-~~I-L}}~~		No court lawsuit filed. Formal administrative complaint submitted to the Estonian Consumer Protection and Technical Regulatory Authority (TTJA) on 10 April 2026. The complainant requests investigation, restoration of the FSD entitlement (or full €6,200 + VAT refund), and EU-wide coordination.


	==Consumer response==		==Consumer response==
	~~{{Ph~~-I-~~ConR}}~~		The case has been publicly shared by Bartosz Hernas on X and is cited by right-to-repair advocates as a clear example of manufacturer overreach. The complaint explicitly links Tesla's remote revocation of paid features to violations of EU consumer law (Directives 2019/771, 2005/29, 93/13) and supports the broader Right to Repair movement.

			Key voices mentioned:
			*MEP René Repasi (@repasi) – rapporteur for the EU Right to Repair Directive
			*Louis Rossmann (@rossmannsupply)
			*Right to Repair Europe coalition (@R2REurope)
			*BEUC (@BEUC), iFixit, The Restart Project (@restartproject)

	==References==		==References==
	{{reflist}}		{{reflist}}
			*Original X post by Bartosz Hernas (full complaint text): https://x.com/bartosz/status/2042609538688278896
	~~{{Ph-I-C}}~~		*Screenshots of notifications and purchase details included in the complaint

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