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-|Description=Tesla remotely revoked paid feature on Estonian owner's car after detecting third-party device. Complaint filed with TTJA citing theft
+|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.
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 ==Background==
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+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==
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+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)
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+- 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==
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+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==
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+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==
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+*Original X post by Bartosz Hernas (full complaint text): https://x.com/bartosz/status/2042609538688278896
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+*Screenshots of notifications and purchase details included in the complaint