RELEASE NOTES

2025.38

New featuresRegion: Depends on the feature

Adds 3D maps, Dashcam improvements, new quick commands, owner guidance and changes to charging and Service Mode.

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Tracker date9 October 2025
Notes14
Software branch2025.38

Highlights

Selected feature notes

Features and changes

In English

Other

3D Buildings

3D Buildings
Models

Model S (new), Model 3, Model X (new), Model Y, Cybertruck

Hardware

AMD Ryzen

The map received more detailed 3D models of buildings and city blocks. The mode is enabled by the 3D icon in the card window and requires Premium Connectivity.

Region and availability

Worldwide

Dashcam Viewer Updates

Dashcam Viewer Updates
Models

Model S (new), Model 3, Model X (new), Model Y, Cybertruck

Hardware

Not specified.

DVR events show street names when available. Mobile browsing has received higher broadcast and download resolution; Tesla 4.49.5 or later is required.

Region and availability

Worldwide

Onboarding Guide

Onboarding Guide
Models

Model 3 (new), Model Y (new)

Hardware

Not specified.

Interactive familiarity explains driver settings, touch screen, lights, wipers and Autopilot capabilities. Manual – Get to Know Your Tesla

Region and availability

Worldwide

Minor Updates

Minor Updates
Models

Model S, Model 3, Model X, Model Y, Cybertruck

Hardware

Not specified.

Apple Music received playlist folders, expanded artist pages and a more complete listening history. Media login can be confirmed via the Tesla app notification; a phone key is allowed to select a driver profile. Security fixes are also included.

Region and availability

Worldwide

Santa Mode

Tracker observation
Santa Mode
Models

Model S 2026 (new), Model X 2026 (new)

Hardware

2026 vehicles; undocumented

According to unofficially revealed data, Santa Mode appeared on Model S and Model X 2026 with Unreal Engine graphics, which was previously absent from Toybox.

Region and availability

Worldwide

Keep Accessory Power On App Control

Tracker observation
Keep Accessory Power On App Control
Models

Model S, Model 3, Model X, Model Y, Cybertruck

Hardware

Not documented.

The Tesla app received control of the Keep Accessory Power On function in the new unified charging menu, and the Low Power Mode is brought to a separate button.

Region and availability

Worldwide

Buy Parts

Tracker observation
Buy Parts
Models

Model S, Model 3, Model X, Model Y, Cybertruck

Hardware

Not documented.

In service mode appeared button Buy Parts. It shows a QR code to go to the Tesla service site, where you can order parts with delivery to the owner or to the nearest service center.

Region and availability

Region not confirmed

Service Mode Improvements

Tracker observation
Service Mode Improvements
Models

Model S (2021+), Model 3, Model X (2021+), Model Y, Cybertruck; individual procedures depend on model and year

Hardware

HW4 for checking camera firmware; other undocumented

Added status panels and trunk calibration for the Model S/X 2021+, Model 3 and Model Y, and for Cybertruck - front trunk. On cars with HW4 appeared to check the discrepancy of firmware cameras and start their update. For Model 3 2017-2023 and Model Y 2020-2024, the ESP verification procedure has been replaced.

Region and availability

Worldwide

Vehicle

Side Cameras Recording

Side Cameras Recording
Models

Cybertruck

Hardware

Not specified.

Cameras in the central racks are now recorded in Dashcam and Sentry videos.

Region and availability

Worldwide

New Scroll Wheel Functions

New Scroll Wheel Functions
Models

Model S (new), Model 3, Model X (new), Model Y, Cybertruck

Hardware

Not specified.

In the long-press left-wheel menu, quick commands appeared, including biosecurity mode, switching off navigation sound, and light music if supported by the car.

Region and availability

Worldwide

Media

Grok (Beta)

Grok (Beta)
Models

Model S (new), Model 3, Model X (new), Model Y, Cybertruck

Hardware

AMD Ryzen

The built-in xAI assistant starts from the app menu or with a long press of a voice button and offers different voices and communication styles. You need Premium Connectivity or Wi-Fi; Tesla is not talking about the car. Grok does not yet manage the functions of the car.

Region and availability

Region not confirmed

FSD

New FSD Guide

Tracker observation
New FSD Guide
Models

Model S, Model 3, Model X, Model Y, Cybertruck

Hardware

Not documented.

When FSD is enabled in Autopilot settings, a one-page guide with a warning and a picture of the controls of a particular model is shown. For FSD V13 and below, it explains the profile change and top speed.

Region and availability

Region not confirmed

FSD requires constant driver control.

Charging

More Charging Information

Tracker observation
More Charging Information
Models

Model S (new), Model 3, Model X (new), Model Y, Cybertruck

Hardware

Not documented.

During charging, a link appeared in the Controls → Charging section with the current and maximum power coming to the battery. Values may vary due to the charge level and direct power to the climate system, screen and other consumers from the charger.

Region and availability

Worldwide

Charger Visualization

Tracker observation
Charger Visualization
Models

Model S, Model 3, Model X, Model Y, Cybertruck

Hardware

Not documented.

When a parked car is connected to power, the charger is displayed on the screen. A general image is used for a third-party station; the display of specific Tesla devices is not confirmed by the source.

Region and availability

Worldwide

Last checked

Checked 11 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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