What happened
Over the weekend, Tesla CEO Elon Musk posted an update stating that the ability to avoid potholes while using Full Self-Driving is 'coming soon.'
The announcement echoes a similar claim made back in 2019, when Musk said the same feature was on the horizon.
For Tesla drivers, the news might sound familiar rather than fresh, given the earlier promise never visibly materialized.
Why it matters
This repetition raises questions about how much weight to give Musk's timeline promises for FSD features.
If pothole avoidance has been promised for years without a clear rollout, it may affect driver confidence in FSD's near-term capabilities.
It also highlights a pattern where grand claims about FSD are made repeatedly, but actual delivery remains uncertain.
Key facts
Elon Musk posted an update over the weekend about FSD pothole avoidance.
The update said the feature is 'coming soon.'
Musk made the exact same claim in 2019.
What to watch next
Whether Tesla actually rolls out pothole avoidance in a future FSD software update.
How the company communicates any delays or changes to this repeated promise.
Whether this announcement marks a real development or just another reiteration of an old plan.