Update 2025.26.11 - Release Notes

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Release Date

October 1, 2025

2025.26 Updates

All Car Updates

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In this update exclusive to China, Tesla has added several new features exclusive to the region. It also adds a handful of features that were available in previous updates outside of China, but have now been introduced to the region for the first time.

Visualization Update

Models:

Your vehicle will now display more objects on the screen, such as traffic lights, cones, and trash cans.

Voice Command Updates

Models:

You can now use Chinese voice commands to enable climate control with zone-specific settings. Additionally, voice commands now support multiple intents within a single query.

Cabin Camera

Available Worldwide

Models:

The cabin camera above your rearview mirror can now determine driver inattentiveness and provide you with audible alerts, to remind you to keep your attention on the road when Assisted Driving features are being used. Cabin Camera video do not leave the vehicle itself, which means the system cannot save or transmit information.

Voice Command Updates

Models:

You can now use voice commands to search for destinations along your navigation route or near a specific location. Additionally, voice control now supports adding waypoints, switching routes, and selecting route preferences.

Vohico

Models:

Try out Vohico, the new app that lets you browse Douyin videos and listen to Toutiao news with ease. Just log in with your Douyin account and enjoy entertainment anytime, anywhere.

Dashcam Update and Side Camera Recording

Available Worldwide

HW4

Models:

New S

New X

HW4

Your vehicle's side cameras (B-Pillar) will now be recorded to both Dashcam and Sentry clips. The Dashcam Viewer app has also been updated with a grid view, making it easier to access and review recordings.

Dashcam Update

Available Worldwide

AMD Ryzen

Models:

New S

New X

AMD Ryzen

The Dashcam app now lets you adjust playback speed for more flexible viewing. You can also choose whether the video fills the screen or keeps its original size.

While parked, go to App Launcher > Dashcam.

Light Sync

Available Worldwide

Ambient Lighting

Models:

New S

New 3

New X

New Y

Ambient Lighting

Experience light and sound in perfect harmony. Accent lights now respond to your music, adjusting in real time to both sound and surroundings to deliver a consistent visual impact across genres and lighting conditions.

For an even more immersive experience, you can also match the lights to the album's art color. While parked, turn on Rave Cave to transform the cabin into your own personal nightclub - with maximum brightness and full-on party vibes.

Go to App Launcher > Toybox > Light Sync.

Site Info at Arrival

Available Worldwide

Models:

To improve the site arrival experience, new icons in the charger list now indicate locations that require valet service or pay-to-park access. Upon arrival, a notification provides key details such as access codes, parking restrictions, level or floor information, and restroom availability. This information is also available on the site card.

Audio Settings Update

Available Worldwide

Models:

Customize your sound with personal equalizer presets. You can create and save multiple presets to match your listening preferences. Audio settings are now located under Controls > Audio and can also be found using the Controls search.

Save Trunk Height Based on Location

Available Worldwide

Models:

New S

New X

Customize the opening height of your trunk and save it as the default or for a specific location, such as your garage. To set a height, pause the trunk while it's moving using the touchscreen. Alternatively, manually adjust to your preferred height, then press and hold the trunk close button until you hear a chime.

To set your existing trunk opening to the factory default height, or to clear any saved locations, go to Controls > Service > Remove Saved Locations.

Rear Cross-Traffic Chime

Available Worldwide

Models:

When you shift into Reverse, a warning sound will play from the direction of an incoming object detected crossing behind you, such as a vehicle or pedestrian.

Go to Controls > Safety > Rear Cross-Traffic Chime.

Keep Accessory Power On

Available Worldwide

Models:

New S

New X

Use or charge devices through the low voltage outlets, USB ports, or the inductive phone charger after exiting the vehicle, as long as the battery is above 20%.

When enabled, these ports remain powered even if you are not present, and the vehicle is not in use. Note that this may increase the vehicle’s power consumption, even if no device is connected.

Go to Controls > Charging > Keep Accessory Power On.

Minor Updates

Available Worldwide

Models:

- Media Player accounts (e.g. QQ Music) are now linked to your driver profile. Simply log into your media account while your driver profile is selected.

- This update includes important security fixes and improvements.

- Minor fixes and performance enhancements have been applied.

New Lock Alert

Available Worldwide

Undocumented

Models:

Undocumented

Tesla has added a new locking animation when you remotely lock your vehicle through the Tesla app or by walking away, and there’s still someone in the vehicle with a phone.

This new alert lets users inside the vehicle know that the vehicle can still be opened from the outside due to a phone key being nearby.

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Mobile Access

Available Worldwide

Undocumented

Models:

Undocumented

Tesla’s mobile access option, found under Controls > Safety, can safely disable your vehicle from being controlled from Tesla’s mobile app. This removes the ability to control any aspects of the vehicle, including seeing the location, unlocking and starting the vehicle.

To disable mobile access, you previously had to provide the email associated with your Tesla account. You can now provide the email address or the phone number associated with your Tesla account.

Battery Health Test Removed

Available Worldwide

Undocumented

Models:

Undocumented

Tesla has removed its Battery Health Test feature from many, but not all, vehicles. Tesla’s Battery Health Test was initially added to Service Mode, but was later added to the vehicle’s main menus under Service — allowing more users to access it.

The test allows owners to see their vehicle’s battery degradation levels. While the tool under Controls and Service Mode are almost identical, the main menu version requires your vehicle to have less than a 20% state of charge before performing the test. It also only allows you to run the test once every six months to prevent further degradation from running the test too often.

It’s not clear why the feature has been removed at this time, even for vehicles that have never run the test, but the removal depends on your vehicle’s model, age, and potentially other factors.

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Tow Limit Exceeded

Available Worldwide

Undocumented

Models:

Undocumented

In the latest software update, 2025.26, Tesla has added another new, undocumented feature that helps to improve the Cybertruck’s utility. When towing heavy objects, you need to be sure you balance the trailer and stay within the weight limits of the vehicle. Now, your Cybertruck can detect and warn you if the vehicle’s load rating is being exceeded.

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Car Wash Mode Improvements

Available Worldwide

Undocumented

Models:

Undocumented

Car Wash Mode has been improved with this update. While Car Wash Mode will still close windows when it’s initially activated, it will now also continuously monitor your vehicle’s windows and warn you if any windows are opened during the car wash.

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Service Mode Improvements

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Available Worldwide

Undocumented

Models:

Undocumented

New Vehicle Functions Panel (Service Mode Plus)

A new Vehicle Functions panel with an overview of all vehicle functions, their limitations, and respective states (no conditions detected, degraded, or unavailable) is available. The panel enables users to understand the impact of conditions on affected vehicle functions and pinpoint the respective underlying alerts.

Note: This feature was added in update 2026.26.3 and is not available in prior 2025.26 updates.

Models: Model Y

New Seats Panel

A new Seats panel is available to support diagnosis for the front row seats. It adds the ability to view the location of the actuators, motor statuses, switch statuses, and run calibration routines.

Models: Model 3, Model Y

New Thermal Control Components (Service Mode Plus)

A new Control Components panel is available to support thermal Noise, Vibration, and Harshness (NVH) diagnosis. It adds the ability to individually control thermal components, set specific targets, and sweep across operating ranges with realtime feedback. It also includes a 3D static view of the heat pump, including the radiator, blower motor, louver, and pumps.

Models: Model S (2021+), Model 3, Model X (2021+), Model Y

Infotainment Panel Updates - Reboot Gateway and Infotainment (Service Mode Plus)

The ability to reboot the Gateway (GTW) and Infotainment system has been added to the Infotainment panel in Service Mode Plus. To access these new buttons, tap Infotainment > Actions.

Models: Model S (2021+), Model 3, Model X (2021+), Model Y, Cybertruck, SemiTruck

Infotainment Panel Updates - Touch Check Routine Relocation

The Touch Check routine has been moved to the Infotainment panel. To access it, tap Infotainment > Actions.

Models: All Vehicles

Refrigerant Panel Updates - Drain and Fill Routine

The Refrigerant panel has been updated to display the system pressure and highlight the current pressure values during the Drain and Fill routine. If the system pressure is too high (above 1.5 bar), a warning will be displayed until the pressure is reduced to an acceptable level. Make sure to maintain vehicle power and monitor the pressure in the Refrigerant panel while running the Drain and Fill routine.

Models: Model S (2021+), Model 3, Model X (2021+), Model Y, Cybertruck

Power Distribution Panel Updates - Hardware

The hardware protection self-test and battery capacity self-test has been added to the Power Distribution panel.

Models: Cybertruck

Power Distribution Panel Updates - Active Test Statuses

The status of the hardware protection self-test and battery capacity test is now displayed in the Power Distribution panel while the tests are actively running on the vehicle.

Models: Cybertruck

Sentry Mode With Ambient Lighting

Available Worldwide

Undocumented

Models:

New S

New 3

New X

New Y

Undocumented

The ambient light strips inside supported vehicles will now gently pulse red when Sentry Mode detects a threat and begins recording.

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Release Date

October 1, 2025

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2025.26.11 Overview

Visualization Update

Voice Command Updates

Cabin Camera

Voice Command Updates

Vohico

Dashcam Update and Side Camera Recording

Dashcam Update

Light Sync

Site Info at Arrival

Audio Settings Update

Save Trunk Height Based on Location

Rear Cross-Traffic Chime

Keep Accessory Power On

Minor Updates

New Lock Alert

Mobile Access

Battery Health Test Removed

Tow Limit Exceeded

Car Wash Mode Improvements

Service Mode Improvements

Sentry Mode With Ambient Lighting

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Recent News

Statistics Overview

Visualization Update

Voice Command Updates

Cabin Camera

Voice Command Updates

Vohico

Dashcam Update and Side Camera Recording

Dashcam Update

Light Sync

Site Info at Arrival

Audio Settings Update

Save Trunk Height Based on Location

Rear Cross-Traffic Chime

Keep Accessory Power On

Minor Updates

New Lock Alert

Mobile Access

Battery Health Test Removed

Tow Limit Exceeded

Car Wash Mode Improvements

Service Mode Improvements

New Vehicle Functions Panel (Service Mode Plus)

New Thermal Control Components (Service Mode Plus)

Infotainment Panel Updates - Reboot Gateway and Infotainment (Service Mode Plus)

Infotainment Panel Updates - Touch Check Routine Relocation

Refrigerant Panel Updates - Drain and Fill Routine

Power Distribution Panel Updates - Hardware

Power Distribution Panel Updates - Active Test Statuses

Sentry Mode With Ambient Lighting

Statistics Overview

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