About this initiative

HW3 Claim was set up by Mischa Sigtermans. A Dutch Tesla owner and entrepreneur, not a lawyer. After two rejected formal notices and an RDW approval that only covers newer hardware, it's time to find other owners.

My situation

In March 2019 I ordered a Tesla Model 3 Performance. In September 2019 I bought the Full Self-Driving package for €6,400. Tesla promised at the time that every Tesla had the hardware needed for full self-driving capability. On 10 April 2026, the Dutch RDW approved the new FSD functionality for Dutch roads. Exclusively for vehicles with the newer AI4 hardware. My car, with Hardware 3, doesn't qualify.

What I've tried

I've sent two formal notices to Tesla. Both times Tesla pointed to 'regulation and development' without offering a solution. The RDW approval of April 2026 (exclusively for AI4) makes that defence untenable.

Why this site

One consumer has no weight against Tesla. Together we do. This site gathers Dutch owners in the same position, so we can take collective action if Tesla doesn't deliver what it sold.

Approach

We gather sign-ups from Dutch HW3 + FSD owners.
Once there are enough participants, legal representation will be arranged. Participants bear no financial risk.
Possible next steps: collective lawsuit or WAMCA procedure (Dutch Mass Damage Settlement Act).
You'll be informed in advance and give your own consent before any proceedings.

What this is not

This isn't legal advice, a commercial service or a Tesla hate group. It's a factually substantiated initiative by a consumer who wants delivery of what he paid for. And the same for everyone else in this position.