Tesla Software Release 2026.38.3.1
Last updated 09-Oct-2026
Tesla Software release 2026.38.3.1 including Halloween Mode, Security Improvements, Emergency Drive Away.
Included releases
2026.38.3.1, (0.85 % of cars)
- Seen in DE GB HU IT US
- Seen on MS MS(2021+) MY M3(H)
- Seen on AP Hardware HW3 HW4
- Seen on MCU hardware Ryzen
Halloween Mode (part of 2026.38.3.1)
Spread holiday fear year round with Halloween Mode. Put a Ghost Costume on your car visualization. Turn on Trick or Treat Mode to play spooky sounds and flicker the lights when visitors approach. Schedule a haunting light show, and turn your car into a chilling Photobooth!
- Seen in CH DE DK FR GB HU IT US
- Seen on MS MS(2021+) M3 MY M3(H)
- Seen on AP Hardware HW2,5 HW3 HW4
- Seen on MCU hardware Intel Ryzen
Security Improvements (part of 2026.38.3.1)
This update includes important security fixes and improvements.
- Seen in US
- Seen on M3(H)
- Seen on AP Hardware HW4
- Seen on MCU hardware Ryzen
Emergency Drive Away (part of 2026.38.3.1)
Emergency Drive Away lets you shift into Drive while a Supercharger cable is still connected. Use it only in an emergency: driving away with the cable attached will damage your vehicle and the Supercharger, and you may be responsible for repair costs. When you activate this feature, short recordings from your vehicle's cameras are shared with Tesla.
Other release notes for the family: 2026.38
Halloween Mode (part of 2026.38.3.1)
Spread holiday fear year round with Halloween Mode. Put a Ghost Costume on your car visualization. Turn on Trick or Treat Mode to play spooky sounds and flicker the lights when visitors approach. Schedule a haunting light show, and turn your car into a chilling Photobooth!
Seen in DE GB HU IT US
Seen on MS MS(2021+) MY M3(H)
Seen on AP versions AP3 AP4
Seen on MCU hardware Ryzen
Security Improvements (part of 2026.38.3.1)
This update includes important security fixes and improvements.
Seen in CH DE DK FR GB HU IT US
Seen on MS MS(2021+) M3 MY M3(H)
Seen on AP versions AP2,5 AP3 AP4
Seen on MCU hardware Intel Ryzen
Emergency Drive Away (part of 2026.38.3.1)
Emergency Drive Away lets you shift into Drive while a Supercharger cable is still connected. Use it only in an emergency: driving away with the cable attached will damage your vehicle and the Supercharger, and you may be responsible for repair costs. When you activate this feature, short recordings from your vehicle's cameras are shared with Tesla.
Seen in US
Seen on M3(H)
Seen on AP versions AP4
Seen on MCU hardware Ryzen
Halloween Mode (part of 2026.38.3)
Spread holiday fear year round with Halloween Mode. Put a Ghost Costume on your car visualization. Turn on Trick or Treat Mode to play spooky sounds and flicker the lights when visitors approach. Schedule a haunting light show, and turn your car into a chilling Photobooth!
Seen in DE ES TH
Seen on M3(H)
Seen on AP versions AP4
Seen on MCU hardware Ryzen
Set Arrival Energy (part of 2026.38.3)
Set your desired Arrival Energy for any trip from your phone. Open the location tab in the Tesla Mobile App, enter your destination, and tap Set Arrival Energy. Requires Mobile App v4.58.0 or later.
Seen in TH
Seen on M3(H)
Seen on AP versions AP4
Seen on MCU hardware Ryzen
Security Improvements (part of 2026.38.3)
This update includes important security fixes and improvements.
Seen in DE ES TH
Seen on M3(H)
Seen on AP versions AP4
Seen on MCU hardware Ryzen
Supercharger Site Maps (part of 2026.38)
You can now see a detailed view of select Tesla Superchargers by tapping "View Site Map." When navigating to a pilot location, the site layout and live occupancy (Available / Occupied / Down) will be displayed upon arrival.
Seen in BE CA CH DK ES FR GB HU NL US
Seen on MX M3 MY
Seen on AP versions AP1 AP2,5 AP3
Seen on MCU hardware Intel
Security Improvements (part of 2026.38)
This update includes important security fixes and improvements.
Seen in AE AT BE CA CH DE DK ES FI FR GB HU IE IT NL NO PL RO SK TR US
Seen on MX MX(2022+) M3 MY M3(H) MY(J)
Seen on AP versions AP1 AP2,5 AP3 AP4
Seen on MCU hardware Intel Ryzen
Visual Updates (part of 2026.38)
The center display now features higher quality images of your Tesla, and an enhanced park scene environment.
Seen in AT CH DE ES FI FR GB IT NL NO PL SK US
Seen on M3 MY
Seen on AP versions AP3 AP4
Seen on MCU hardware Ryzen
Dynamic Headlight Leveling (part of 2026.38)
Low beams will automatically adjust their aim based on driving conditions and nearby traffic to maximize your visibility while reducing glare for other road users.
Seen in US
Seen on M3 M3(H)
Seen on AP versions AP3 AP4
Seen on MCU hardware Intel Ryzen
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