RELEASE NOTES
2025.38
Adds 3D maps, Dashcam improvements, new quick commands, owner guidance and changes to charging and Service Mode.
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Highlights
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Dashcam Viewer Updates
Onboarding Guide
Minor Updates
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.
Worldwide
Santa Mode
Keep Accessory Power On App Control
Buy Parts
Service Mode Improvements
Model S (2021+), Model 3, Model X (2021+), Model Y, Cybertruck; individual procedures depend on model and year
HardwareHW4 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.
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Vehicle
Side Cameras Recording
New Scroll Wheel Functions
Media
Grok (Beta)
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.
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FSD
New FSD Guide
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.
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FSD requires constant driver control.
Charging
More Charging Information
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.
Worldwide
Charger Visualization
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.
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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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