Tesla 2024.44.25.1 Release Notes
Last updated 05-Dec-2024
This article covers Tesla 2024.44.25.1 Release notes including Holiday update? and generated by real cars. Tesla frequently issue a new software update release to the cars and while not every release includes new features, they do often include undocumented bug fixes. We list the release notes and allow you to search to see how feature areas have changed. We also list counties and car models where the particular feature has been seen.
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Release 2024.44.25.1
Including 2024.44.25.1, (<0.1% of cars)
Regional availability of 2024.44.25.1 by modelNorth America----Europe---MYRoW----
A more detailed heat map and release statistics are available.
Holiday update? (part of 2024.44.25.1)
We have seen multiple 2024.44.25.x releases downloaded to staff cars but these cars do not publish full release notes. Given the timing, we suspect its the Holiday update which is being debugged and will include:
- Tesla App on Apple Watch
- Save Dashcam & Sentry Mode clips to phone
- Autoshift between Drive & Reverse on stalkless Model 3
- SiriusXM
- Set Arrival Energy at Destination
- Search Along Route with Estimated Detour Times
- Precipitation Map & Weather at Destination
- Rear Cross Traffic Alert
- Cybertruck Custom Wraps and License Plate Customization
- Cybertruck Rear Camera Improvements
- TuneIn
- Cybertruck Rear Arcade
- Cybertruck Santa Mode
- Schedule Light Show from the Tesla App
- Boomerang Fu
- Fart On Contact
- Adjust Passenger Seat from Controls
- Maintenance Summary
- Other a bunch of minor updates
Other release notes for the family: 2024.44
Apple Watch (part of 2024.44.25.2)
Tesla for Apple Watch allows you to pair your watch as a key and unlock and lock your vehicle without ever pressing a button - just like phone key. You can also see the state of your vehicle's battery with a watch face complication and perform actions such as opening the frunk or trunk.
Seen in US
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Seen on AP versions AP3 AP4
Mobile App Dashcam Viewer (part of 2024.44.25.2)
Watch and save Dashcam and Sentry Mode clips directly from your phone. First, ensure the View Camera via Mobile App setting on the touchscreen is enabled (Controls > Safety). Then, on your mobile app, go to Security > Dashcam Viewer. Clips are end-to-end encrypted and can't be accessed by Tesla.
This feature requires iOS mobile app version 4.39.5 or higher, and Premium Connectivity.
Seen in US
Seen on M3 MY
Seen on AP versions AP3 AP4
SiriusXM (part of 2024.44.25.2)
SiriusXM offers an extensive and personalized audio experience. Get access to all your favorites—from ad-free music, talk and news to sports, comedy, and other exclusives in your vehicle and on your phone. Tap the SiriusXM icon from the App Launcher to start your free trial.
Requires Premium Connectivity or a Wi-Fi connection.
Seen in US
Seen on M3 MY
Seen on AP versions AP3 AP4
Set Arrival Energy (part of 2024.44.25.2)
You can now set a preferred battery charge level for when you arrive at your destination—higher if you’d like more charge, or lower if you prefer a faster arrival. Trip Planner will adjust your route accordingly, adding or modifying recommended charging stops and durations.
In your vehicle’s turn-by-turn list, choose Set Arrival Energy for your final destination.
Seen in US
Seen on M3 MY
Seen on AP versions AP3 AP4
Search Along Route (part of 2024.44.25.2)
While navigating, when you search for a location (like coffee shops, fast food, or other stops), the results are now filtered to show options along your route. Each result also includes an estimated detour time.
Seen in US
Seen on M3 MY
Seen on AP versions AP3 AP4
Weather at Destination (part of 2024.44.25.2)
While navigating, your car will display the destination’s weather in the weather popup and notify you of any significant weather differences between your current location and final destination.
Requires Premium Connectivity.
Seen in US
Seen on M3
Seen on AP versions AP3
Rear Cross Traffic Alert (part of 2024.44.25.2)
When you shift into Reverse, your vehicle will alert you if it detects a pedestrian or vehicle crossing behind you by highlighting the corresponding side of the rear-view camera feed in red.
Seen in US
Seen on M3 MY
Seen on AP versions AP3 AP4
Precipitation Map and Weather at Destination (part of 2024.44.25.2)
You can now view precipitation in your area directly on your vehicle’s map. Additionally, while navigating, you can see the destination’s weather in the weather popup. You will also be updated on any significant weather differences between your current location and final destination.
Requires Premium Connectivity.
Seen in US
Seen on MY
Seen on AP versions AP4
Holiday Update? (part of 2024.44.25.2)
We have seen multiple 2024.44.25.x releases downloaded to staff cars but these cars do not publish full release notes. Given the timing, we suspect its the Holiday update which is being debugged and will include:
- Tesla App on Apple Watch
- Save Dashcam & Sentry Mode clips to phone
- Autoshift between Drive & Reverse on stalkless Model 3
- SiriusXM
- Set Arrival Energy at Destination
- Search Along Route with Estimated Detour Times
- Precipitation Map & Weather at Destination
- Rear Cross Traffic Alert
- Cybertruck Custom Wraps and License Plate Customization
- Cybertruck Rear Camera Improvements
- TuneIn
- Cybertruck Rear Arcade
- Cybertruck Santa Mode
- Schedule Light Show from the Tesla App
- Boomerang Fu
- Fart On Contact
- Adjust Passenger Seat from Controls
- Maintenance Summary
- Other a bunch of minor updates
Holiday update? (part of 2024.44.25.1)
We have seen multiple 2024.44.25.x releases downloaded to staff cars but these cars do not publish full release notes. Given the timing, we suspect its the Holiday update which is being debugged and will include:
- Tesla App on Apple Watch
- Save Dashcam & Sentry Mode clips to phone
- Autoshift between Drive & Reverse on stalkless Model 3
- SiriusXM
- Set Arrival Energy at Destination
- Search Along Route with Estimated Detour Times
- Precipitation Map & Weather at Destination
- Rear Cross Traffic Alert
- Cybertruck Custom Wraps and License Plate Customization
- Cybertruck Rear Camera Improvements
- TuneIn
- Cybertruck Rear Arcade
- Cybertruck Santa Mode
- Schedule Light Show from the Tesla App
- Boomerang Fu
- Fart On Contact
- Adjust Passenger Seat from Controls
- Maintenance Summary
- Other a bunch of minor updates
Minor Fixes (part of 2024.44.4)
This release contains minor fixes and improvements
Seen in NO PL US
Seen on MS
Seen on AP versions AP1 AP2 AP3 PreAP1
Minor Fixes (part of 2024.44.3.1)
This release contains minor fixes and improvements
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Seen on AP versions AP1 AP2,5 AP3 AP4
Other Updates (part of 2024.44.3)
- You can now pair new key fobs without requiring a Service visit. Go to Controls > Service > Key fob pairing.
- Important security enhancements and improvements are included.
- Minor fixes and performance enhancements have been applied.
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ASS (Actually Smart Summon) (part of 2024.44.3)
Buckle up for the ride of your life, except, surprise! You're not in the car. ASS (Actually Smart Summon) allows your vehicle to come to you, or head to a spot that you choose, all on its own. It’s like magic, but with more tech and less wand-waving.
Additionally, Dumb Summon allows you to move your Tesla forward or back with simple controls directly in your mobile app.
To use, open your Tesla app, hit the Summon tab, and get a live feed from your car’s cameras to guide your supervision.
- COME TO ME: Press and hold to have your Tesla come to you.
- GO TO TARGET: Set where you want your Tesla to go, then press and hold to send it on its merry way.
You can halt your journey anytime by just letting go of the button. See your Owner's Manual for additional details.
ASS and Dumb Summon should only be used in parking lots or driveways. Keep an eye on your car and its surroundings at all times. Stay vigilant, especially around the fast and the furious (people, bikes, and other cars). You are still responsible for your vehicle, so watch as it drives and stop it if necessary.
Note: ASS requires the Tesla mobile app version 4.38.0 or later.
Now Includes:
- Public/High-Speed Roads pause your ASS maneuver
- Improved Blocked Camera Aborts
- Reduced False Positive Collision Mitigation Aborts
- Refined Dumb Summon behavior at curbs
- Added Custom/Fart Completion Sounds
Coming Soon:
- HomeLink & myQ garage integration
- Usage without Continuous Press
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Seen on MS(2021+) MX(2022+) M3 MY M3(2024+)
Seen on AP versions AP3 AP4
FSD (Supervised) v12.5.4.2 (part of 2024.44.3)
FSD (Supervised) v12 upgrades the city-streets driving stack to a single end-to-end neural network trained on millions of video clips, replacing over 300k lines of explicit C++ code.
Includes vision-based attention monitoring with sunglasses.
Upcoming Improvements:
- Earlier and more natural lane change decisions.
- End-to-End on highway.
Seen in CA PY UA US
Seen on MX MX(2022+) M3 MY M3(2024+)
Seen on AP versions AP3 AP4
Full Self-Driving (Supervised) (part of 2024.44.3)
Under your supervision, Full Self-Driving (Supervised) can drive your Tesla almost anywhere. It will make lane changes, select forks to follow your navigation route, navigate around other vehicles and objects, and make left and right turns. You and anyone you authorize must use additional caution and remain attentive. It does not make your vehicle autonomous. Do not become complacent.
Full Self-Driving (Supervised) is enabled on your vehicle. To use the feature, pull the drive stalk down once. You can disable Full Self-Driving (Supervised) in Autopilot Settings.
Seen in CA PY UA US
Seen on MX MX(2022+) M3 MY M3(2024+)
Seen on AP versions AP3 AP4
Autopark Improvements (part of 2024.44.3)
Your vehicle's Autopark performance and visualizations have been improved.
As with all Autopilot features, you must continue to pay attention and be ready to take immediate action including canceling Autopark.
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Vision-Based Attention Monitoring (part of 2024.44.3)
When Full Self-Driving (Supervised) is enabled, the driver monitoring system primarily relies on the cabin camera to determine driver attentiveness. Cabin camera must have clear visibility (e.g., camera is not occluded, eyes, arms, are visible, there is sufficient cabin illumination, and the driver is looking forward at the road). In other circumstances, the driver monitoring system will primarily rely on torque-based (steering wheel) monitoring to detect driver attentiveness.
If the cabin camera detects inattentiveness, a warning will appear. The warning can be dismissed by the driver immediately reverting their attention back to the road ahead. Warnings will escalate depending on the nature and frequency of detected inattentiveness, with continuous inattention leading to a Strikeout.
Seen in CA PY UA US
Seen on MX(2022+) M3 MY M3(2024+)
Seen on AP versions AP3 AP4
Vision Autopark (part of 2024.44.3)
Your vehicle can now automatically park — and parallel park — in designated spaces. When you're driving at low speed, your display highlights potential parking spaces. Autopark shows a circular P symbol to suggest a space, but you can choose any highlighted space.
To start parking, stop the vehicle, press Start, and release the steering wheel so it can move freely. Refer to the Owner's Manual for more detail.
As with all Autopilot features, you must continue to pay attention and be ready to take immediate action including canceling Autopark by pressing the brake or taking control of the steering.
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Seen on M3 MY M3(2024+)
Seen on AP versions AP3 AP4
Minor Fixes (part of 2024.44.3)
This release contains minor improvements and bug fixes.
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Seen on MX
Seen on AP versions AP1 AP3
Minor Updates (part of 2024.44.3)
- When you plug in a DC fast charging cable and the battery is too cold for fast charging, an estimated remaining battery heating time is displayed indicating when charging can start.
- Important security enhancements and improvements are included.
- Minor fixes and performance enhancements have been applied.
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Trailer-Friendly Superchargers (part of 2024.44.1)
You can now see whether a Supercharger has trailer-compatible stalls. Tap a Supercharger location's pin on the map to see whether it is trailer-friendly. If your vehicle is in Trailer Mode, trailer-friendly Supercharger locations appear at the top of the list.
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Seen on AP versions AP1 AP2,5 AP3 AP4
Other Updates (part of 2024.44.1)
- The Battle of Polytopia - Reworked Aquarion arrives! Mermaids rule land & sea, chill with Sharks & Jellies, and uncover lost ocean cities.
- Important security enhancements and improvements are included.
- Minor fixes and performance enhancements have been applied.
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Seen on MX MS(2021+) MX(2022+) M3 MY M3(2024+) CT
Minor Fixes (part of 2024.44.1)
This release contains minor improvements and bug fixes.
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Seen on MX
Seen on AP versions AP1
Cold Weather Improvements (part of 2024.44.1)
Battery preconditioning has been improved for better Supercharging performance as well as better automatic windshield defogging during and after Supercharging.
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Blind Spot Warning While Parked (part of 2024.44.1)
If you attempt to open a door while an approaching object is detected in your blind spot (for example, a bicyclist approaching from behind) the blind spot indicator light flashes, a chime sounds, and your door will not open upon initial button press. Wait a short time and press the button a second time to override the warning.
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Minor Updates (part of 2024.44.1)
- Improved battery energy estimation for better accuracy while driving.
- Voice navigation guidance is now available in Czech. Go to Controls > Display > Voice Navigation Language.
- The Battle of Polytopia - Reworked Aquarion arrives! Mermaids rule land & sea, chill with Sharks & Jellies, and uncover lost ocean cities.
- Important security enhancements and improvements are included.
- Minor fixes and performance enhancements have been applied.
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Seen on MX MS(2021+) MX(2022+) M3 MY M3(2024+)
Seen on AP versions AP1 AP2,5 AP3 AP4
Reboot after an update
Lot's of people have random issues after a software install, many of them curing themselves after a reboot. As a general rule, we'd suggest always doing a scroll wheel reboot after a software update, simply press the two steering wheel scroll wheels until the screen turns off and then let go. The screen will come back within a minute or so, depending on hardware. It's certainly worth doing this is you notice any unusual behaviour, but prevention is better than cure. There's a second reset option which is to change the car configuration slightly, either the language, or wheel type. This also causes the car to do a soft reset and this has returned missing features such as Tidal. Our Guide to rebooting your Tesla provides more details.
How to get the latest Tesla Software Update?
In a word, you can't really force it yourself although you can help the car to download the update once it's been allocated to have an update. To do so, connect the car to WiFi, and maybe even consider a wireless hotspot when in use. Car's not connected to WiFi generally do not receive updates quickly.
If you visit the software screen and see the car hasn't checked for a few days, perform a scroll wheel reset. The car typically checks as soon as it reboots and we've had a software update immediately afterwards as a result.
You may find the car sticks at 50% for a while. We've seen reports that keeping the car awake will help speed past past this point as the car will try and sleep and halt the process. Even keeping the mobile phone app open may help to prevent the car sleeping.
Why do I not get some of the features or changes mentioned?
There are a number of reasons why a particular feature or change may not be included when your car upgrades. These include regional restrictions, hardware specific features, model specific updates and some changes are linked to software options purchased such as EAP or FSD. There are also times when software release notes are provided but only Tesla test engineers get the updates.
Not having a listed feature or update for a particular car is therefore quite normal. Some websites try to detail which cars get which features but this is often inaccurate, such as the blended braking update that came out with 2022.16 and the alternate routes option in 2022.28.
Against each release note we now list the car models and countries where a particular release note has been seen.
I thought I already had a listed feature?
Just as a feature may not land in every car, the feature may be mentioned in later releases when your car already has it. The release notes in the car are tuned to your car so, and while in general the car will only report a new feature once, that is not a rule that always holds true. Some websites say the feature is not available in your country whereas the reality is the feature has been there for some time
I'm on the FSD City Streets Beta
The FSD City Streets Beta is usually 2 to 3 releases behind the general software releases. This is normal.
Numbering convention
Release notes are numbered roughly using the a year.family.major.minor format. The year is self explanatory, the family release typically increments in 4's and is roughly the week of the year when the release family is launched, although these tend to slip over the course of the year. The major and minor release numbers of much debated, we personally believe these rarely contain new features not included in the family, and if there are differences it is linked to hardware specific versions.
When reviewing release notes, you may be interested in how a feature has evolved. To enable this we have also included a keyword search where you can search for a word or phrase and we will filter the results accordingly.
