RELEASE NOTES

2023.44

New featuresRegion: Depends on the feature

Single-pull Autopilot activation, sign recognition, charger availability and updates to apps and Service Mode.

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Tracker date17 November 2023
Notes8
Software branch2023.44

Highlights

Selected feature notes

Features and changes

In English

Other

Single Pull to Start Autopilot

Single Pull to Start Autopilot
Models

S, 3, X, Y

Hardware

Not specified.

Autopilot can be turned on with one lowering of the right lever. Depending on the feature selected, the mode runs Autosteer or FSD directly, bypassing intermediate modes; canceling immediately returns manual control.

Region and availability

Around the world.

The driver must monitor the road and be ready to immediately disable the system and take control.

Speed Assist

Speed Assist
Models

S, 3, X, Y

Hardware

Not specified.

Speed Assist uses cameras to recognize signs and refines speed limits on city roads and highways in selected countries. Discovered signs are shown on visualization.

Region and availability

Individual countries

Messages App

Tracker observation
Messages App
Models

S, 3, X, Y

Hardware

Not specified.

Recent text messages and responses are now opened through the Messages icon in the menu of all apps, rather than through the phone tab.

Region and availability

Around the world.

Calendar App

Tracker observation
Calendar App
Models

S, 3, X, Y

Hardware

Not specified.

The calendar is moved from the phone app: it can be opened with the app icon or by pressing the time at the top of the screen. The design has also been slightly updated.

Region and availability

Around the world.

All Apps Menu

Tracker observation
All Apps Menu
Models

S, 3, X, Y

Hardware

Not specified.

The icons in the menu of all applications are aligned in the center. Cleaners, heated steering wheels and glass heating are now available while driving.

Region and availability

Around the world.

Service Mode Improvements

Service Mode Improvements
Models

S, 3, X, Y

Hardware

Service Mode

Added software diagnostics, multimedia, Autopilot and maps, section high-voltage lock loop, air suspension tank management, Chinese language and feedback Service Mode Plus.

Region and availability

Around the world.

Service mode is designed for trained users and technicians; do not drive the car when it is turned on, as part of the security systems are disabled.

Navigation

Destination Charging Availability

Destination Charging Availability
Models

S, 3, X, Y

Hardware

Not specified.

Paid chargers Destination Charging now displays the number of free seats.

Region and availability

Region not confirmed

Media

Radio Favorites

Tracker observation
Radio Favorites
Models

S, 3, X, Y

Hardware

Not specified.

Selected local radio stations are pinned at the top of the Stations tab rather than being shown in a separate section.

Region and availability

Around the world.

Last checked

Checked 13 October 2026. TeslaFi figures are a stored tracker sample, not a measure of the entire fleet. Confirm availability in your vehicle’s own release notes.

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