A collective claim against Tesla in the Netherlands over its Full Self-Driving promises on Hardware 3 vehicles has swelled to nearly 7,000 verified participants. The effort has secured backing from law firm Kennedy Van der Laan, which will pursue a formal legal action under Dutch collective action law.
The initiative, launched in April, gathered 3,000 signups in its first week and has now more than doubled to its current size. Organizers are preparing to transfer the case to a dedicated foundation that will represent all participants in the claim.
No details on the specific damages sought or timeline for filing have been disclosed. Tesla has not publicly responded to the growing legal challenge in the Netherlands.
This case follows similar actions in other jurisdictions where owners allege the company failed to deliver on its advanced driver-assistance promises. The outcome could set a precedent for collective consumer actions against automakers in Europe.
A counter_argument exists: Tesla may argue that its Full Self-Driving capabilities are evolving via software updates, and that Hardware 3 vehicles remain capable of achieving the promised functionality over time, potentially undermining the claim's foundation.