Tesla Software Release 2026.2.3
Last updated 11-Feb-2026
Tesla Software release 2026.2.3 including Child Left Alone Detection, Minor Fixes, Unlatching Charge Cable.
Included releases
2026.2.3, (67.2 % of cars)
Regional coverage by model
North AmericaMSMXM3MYCTEuropeMSMXM3MY-RoWMSMXM3MY-
- Seen in BR CA DO MX PR RU TW UA US
- Seen on M3 MY M3(H) MY(J)
- Seen on AP Hardware HW2,5 HW3 HW4
- Seen on MCU hardware Intel Ryzen
Unlatching Charge Cable (part of 2026.2.3)
Charging can now be stopped and the charge cable released by pulling and holding the rear left door handle for 3 seconds, provided the vehicle is unlocked or a recognized key is nearby. This is especially useful when the charge cable unlatch button does not work or a charging adapter is stuck in the charge port. You can still release the cable using the vehicle touchscreen or the Tesla app.
- Seen in AE AT AU BE BG BY CA CH CZ DE DK EE ES FI FR GB GG GR HK HR HU IE IL IS IT JP LT LU LV MD MK MO MY NL NO NZ PL PR PS PT RO RS SE SG SI SK TH TR TW UA US
- Seen on MX MS(2021+) MX(2022+) M3 MY M3(H) MY(J) CT
- Seen on AP Hardware HW1 HW2,5 HW3 HW4 PreHW1
- Seen on MCU hardware Intel Ryzen
Minor Fixes (part of 2026.2.3)
This release contains minor fixes and improvements
- Seen in IL
- Seen on M3(H) MY(J)
- Seen on AP Hardware HW4
- Seen on MCU hardware Ryzen
Child Left Alone Detection (part of 2026.2.3)
If an unattended child is detected, the vehicle will flash the exterior indicator lights, play an alert tone, and send a notification to your Tesla app. This will repeat at regular intervals until you return to your vehicle. Cabin data is processed locally and is not transmitted to Tesla.
This feature is enabled by default. To disable, go to Controls > Safety > Child Left Alone Detection.
Other release notes for the family: 2026.2
Unlatching Charge Cable (part of 2026.2.3)
Charging can now be stopped and the charge cable released by pulling and holding the rear left door handle for 3 seconds, provided the vehicle is unlocked or a recognized key is nearby. This is especially useful when the charge cable unlatch button does not work or a charging adapter is stuck in the charge port. You can still release the cable using the vehicle touchscreen or the Tesla app.
Seen in BR CA DO MX PR RU TW UA US
Seen on M3 MY M3(H) MY(J)
Seen on AP versions AP2,5 AP3 AP4
Seen on MCU hardware Intel Ryzen
Minor Fixes (part of 2026.2.3)
This release contains minor fixes and improvements
Seen in AE AT AU BE BG BY CA CH CZ DE DK EE ES FI FR GB GG GR HK HR HU IE IL IS IT JP LT LU LV MD MK MO MY NL NO NZ PL PR PS PT RO RS SE SG SI SK TH TR TW UA US
Seen on MX MS(2021+) MX(2022+) M3 MY M3(H) MY(J) CT
Seen on AP versions AP1 AP2,5 AP3 AP4 PreAP1
Seen on MCU hardware Intel Ryzen
Child Left Alone Detection (part of 2026.2.3)
If an unattended child is detected, the vehicle will flash the exterior indicator lights, play an alert tone, and send a notification to your Tesla app. This will repeat at regular intervals until you return to your vehicle. Cabin data is processed locally and is not transmitted to Tesla.
This feature is enabled by default. To disable, go to Controls > Safety > Child Left Alone Detection.
Seen in IL
Seen on M3(H) MY(J)
Seen on AP versions AP4
Seen on MCU hardware Ryzen
Minor Fixes (part of 2026.2)
This release contains minor fixes and improvements
Seen in AT AU BE CA CH CZ DE DK ES FI FR GB GR IE IT MY NL NO PL PR PT RO SE SG SI TH TR TW US
Seen on MX MS(2021+) MX(2022+) MY M3(H) MY(J)
Seen on AP versions AP3 AP4
Seen on MCU hardware Intel Ryzen
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- Seen in BR CA DO MX PR RU TW UA US
- Seen on M3 MY M3(H) MY(J)
- Seen on AP Hardware HW2,5 HW3 HW4
- Seen on MCU hardware Intel Ryzen
Unlatching Charge Cable (part of 2026.2.3)
Charging can now be stopped and the charge cable released by pulling and holding the rear left door handle for 3 seconds, provided the vehicle is unlocked or a recognized key is nearby. This is especially useful when the charge cable unlatch button does not work or a charging adapter is stuck in the charge port. You can still release the cable using the vehicle touchscreen or the Tesla app.
- Seen in AE AT AU BE BG BY CA CH CZ DE DK EE ES FI FR GB GG GR HK HR HU IE IL IS IT JP LT LU LV MD MK MO MY NL NO NZ PL PR PS PT RO RS SE SG SI SK TH TR TW UA US
- Seen on MX MS(2021+) MX(2022+) M3 MY M3(H) MY(J) CT
- Seen on AP Hardware HW1 HW2,5 HW3 HW4 PreHW1
- Seen on MCU hardware Intel Ryzen
Minor Fixes (part of 2026.2.3)
This release contains minor fixes and improvements
- Seen in IL
- Seen on M3(H) MY(J)
- Seen on AP Hardware HW4
- Seen on MCU hardware Ryzen
Child Left Alone Detection (part of 2026.2.3)
If an unattended child is detected, the vehicle will flash the exterior indicator lights, play an alert tone, and send a notification to your Tesla app. This will repeat at regular intervals until you return to your vehicle. Cabin data is processed locally and is not transmitted to Tesla.
This feature is enabled by default. To disable, go to Controls > Safety > Child Left Alone Detection.
Unlatching Charge Cable (part of 2026.2.3)
Charging can now be stopped and the charge cable released by pulling and holding the rear left door handle for 3 seconds, provided the vehicle is unlocked or a recognized key is nearby. This is especially useful when the charge cable unlatch button does not work or a charging adapter is stuck in the charge port. You can still release the cable using the vehicle touchscreen or the Tesla app.
Seen in BR CA DO MX PR RU TW UA US
Seen on M3 MY M3(H) MY(J)
Seen on AP versions AP2,5 AP3 AP4
Seen on MCU hardware Intel Ryzen
Minor Fixes (part of 2026.2.3)
This release contains minor fixes and improvements
Seen in AE AT AU BE BG BY CA CH CZ DE DK EE ES FI FR GB GG GR HK HR HU IE IL IS IT JP LT LU LV MD MK MO MY NL NO NZ PL PR PS PT RO RS SE SG SI SK TH TR TW UA US
Seen on MX MS(2021+) MX(2022+) M3 MY M3(H) MY(J) CT
Seen on AP versions AP1 AP2,5 AP3 AP4 PreAP1
Seen on MCU hardware Intel Ryzen
Child Left Alone Detection (part of 2026.2.3)
If an unattended child is detected, the vehicle will flash the exterior indicator lights, play an alert tone, and send a notification to your Tesla app. This will repeat at regular intervals until you return to your vehicle. Cabin data is processed locally and is not transmitted to Tesla.
This feature is enabled by default. To disable, go to Controls > Safety > Child Left Alone Detection.
Seen in IL
Seen on M3(H) MY(J)
Seen on AP versions AP4
Seen on MCU hardware Ryzen
Minor Fixes (part of 2026.2)
This release contains minor fixes and improvements
Seen in AT AU BE CA CH CZ DE DK ES FI FR GB GR IE IT MY NL NO PL PR PT RO SE SG SI TH TR TW US
Seen on MX MS(2021+) MX(2022+) MY M3(H) MY(J)
Seen on AP versions AP3 AP4
Seen on MCU hardware Intel Ryzen
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