2021.36 Release Notes

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Release Date

October 6, 2021

Recent News

Yoke Behavior Changes

Tesla Yoke Behavior Changes feature in update 2021.36
Available Worldwide
Models:
New S

Your turn signals will now automatically turn off when the vehicle detects a merge, fork or lane change maneuver has been completed. If an upcoming navigation event is detected in the direction of the turn signal, or if the vehicle detects a subsequent lane change, the turn signal will not turn off until the maneuver is complete. Turn signals will always latch when pressed. Additionally, you can now press and hold to latch high beam, and to activate the windshield washer.

Note: Turn signals will cancel based on steering angle regardless of the selected setting for Automatic turn signals.

Cold Weather Improvements

Tesla Cold Weather Improvements feature in update 2021.36
Available Worldwide
Models:
Features Depend On Model

Additional enhancements have been made to improve your vehicle experience in cold weather.

The windshield wiper wash sequence automatically adjusts to your vehicle speed to better clear salt and grime.

When you navigate to a Supercharger, improved battery preconditioning delivers a faster charge.

Improved temperature consistency throughout the cabin offers more comfort in cold weather.

You can also warm your cabin faster, including Automatic Seat Heating via the Tesla App.

Note: Not all features are available in all models.

Airbag System Improvements

Tesla Airbag System Improvements feature in update 2021.36
Available Worldwide
Models:
Y

Based on recent fleet data analysis, we enhanced your vehicle's restraint and airbag system’s ability to detect and respond to an even wider range of real-world side-impact collisions. This enhancement builds upon prior superior collision protection, based on regulatory and industry crash test ratings, to offer the most cutting-edge safety improvements available today.

Autopark

Tesla Autopark feature in update 2021.36
Available Worldwide
Models:
New S

Autopark now identifies perpendicular parking spots using painted markings and road edges.

Bioweapon Defense Mode

Tesla Bioweapon Defense Mode feature in update 2021.36
Available Worldwide
Requires Bioweapon Defense Mode
Models:
S
X
Y
Requires Bioweapon Defense Mode

You can now purge the vehicle of unhealthy particulates before entering your vehicle by turning on Bioweapon Defense Mode from your mobile app.

Note: This functionality requires mobile app version 4.1.0.

Language Support

Tesla Language Support feature in update 2021.36
Available Worldwide
Models:
New S

Your touchscreen is now available in over 20 languages. To switch your language setting, tap Controls > Display > Language > Touchscreen.

Additional Features in App

Tesla Additional Features in App feature in update 2021.36
Available Worldwide
Models:
S
3
X
Y

This is an undocumented change in this release.

New features are now available in your Tesla app with this update. You can now adjust the scheduled charging time, change the departure time and change the maximum allowed amps for charging right from the app.

Note: This functionality requires mobile app version 4.1.0.

2023.6.9 Release Notes

Park Assist

Tesla Park Assist feature in update 2023.6.9
No USS
HW 3
Models:
3
Y
No USS
HW 3

Tesla Vision Park Assist provides visual and audio alerts of surrounding objects. This feature uses the occupancy network to predict high-definition outlines of objects 360 degrees around the car.

Note: Tesla Vision Park Assist is for guidance purposes only and is not a substitute for an aware driver. Please be attentive and avoid obstacles as required.

Steering Wheel Heat

Tesla Steering Wheel Heat feature in update 2023.6.9
Available Worldwide
Certain Heater Types
Models:
New S
New X
Certain Heater Types

Automatically heat the steering wheel based on the climate control set temperature. To access the heating controls, tap the temperature settings.

New Language Support

Tesla New Language Support feature in update 2023.6.9
Available Worldwide
Models:
S
3
X
Y

You can now select Icelandic as your touchscreen language. To update your language settings, tap Controls > Display and select your preferred language from the 'Touchscreen Language' drop-down menu.

Dog Mode

Tesla Dog Mode feature in update 2023.6.9
HW 3
Models:
New S
3
New X
Y
HW 3

View the interior camera from the mobile app while using Dog Mode or Sentry Mode. To enable Live Camera, tap Controls > Safety > View Live Camera via Mobile App.

Note: This feature requires Mobile App version 4.15.0+ and Premium Connectivity.

Sentry Mode Live Camera Access

Tesla Sentry Mode Live Camera Access feature in update 2023.6.9
HW 2.5+
MCU 2+
Models:
New S
3
New X
Y
HW 2.5+
MCU 2+

View your car's surroundings from the Tesla app when parked to confirm the safety of your environment before returning to your car. Live Camera is end-to-end encrypted and cannot be accessed by Tesla. To enable or disable, tap Controls > Safety > 'View Live Camera via Mobile App' from the touchscreen display.

Note: This feature requires Premium Connectivity."

Trip Planner

Tesla Trip Planner feature in update 2023.6.9
Models:
S
3
X
Y

Trip Planner will add stops at Superchargers if charging is needed to reach your destination.

Zoom Meetings

Tesla Zoom Meetings feature in update 2023.6.9
MCU 3
Models:
New S
3
New X
Y
MCU 3

Make video calls with Zoom using the interior cabin camera. If you have a Zoom meeting in your Calendar, tap the link to automatically start or join your meeting. Participant video and screen sharing are only visible while parked and will switch to audio-only if you drive. To access Zoom, tap Application Launcher > Zoom.

Note: This feature requires Premium Connectivity.

Apple Music

Tesla Apple Music feature in update 2023.6.9
Models:
S
3
X
Y

Stream over 100 million songs and 30,000 playlists ad-free. Listen to your entire library, discover new music, and tune into live radio stations. To access Apple Music, tap the Apple Music icon in the Application Launcher, scan the QR code with your mobile device, and login with your Apple ID.\n\nNote: A Premium Connectivity subscription is required to stream Apple Music over a cellular connection.

Climate System Warming Up

Tesla Climate System Warming Up feature in update 2023.6.9
Available Worldwide
Undocumented Change
Models:
S
3
X
Y
Undocumented Change

Your vehicle will now display ‘Warming Up’ above the cabin temperature when the vehicle is waiting for the air in the HVAC system to warm up before turning on the fan.

Browser

Tesla Browser feature in update 2023.6.9
Available Worldwide
Undocumented Change
Models:
S
3
X
Y
Undocumented Change

The vehicle's browser has been updated. Tesla’s browser was previously based on Chrome version 102, which was released in the summer of 2022.

It is now based on a more recent release, version 109, which contains various bug fixes and support for newer web standards.

Tire Pressure Card

Tesla Tire Pressure Card feature in update 2023.6.9
Available Worldwide
Undocumented Change
Models:
3
Y
Undocumented Change

The car image on the tire pressure swipeable card in the Model 3 and Model Y has been updated.

Instead of featuring the vehicle from a top-down perspective with the front and rear cut off, the visualization now displays the vehicle from a 3/4 view from behind.

Improvements to Apple Music

Tesla Improvements to Apple Music feature in update 2023.6.9
Available Worldwide
Undocumented Change
Models:
S
3
X
Y
Undocumented Change

With this update, Tesla has made improvements to Apple Music. When playing a playlist or album, Apple Music will now display upcoming songs in the 'Up Next' section like other music services.

Tesla appears to also have made various improvements to improve the playback and speed when streaming Apple Music. Users are reporting a smoother and faster experience when streaming music.

Photos: Luiz Carvalho

Welcome Screen

Tesla Welcome Screen feature in update 2023.6.9
Available Worldwide
Undocumented Change
Models:
New S
New X
Undocumented Change

The new Model S and Model X will now display a visualization of the vehicle on the center screen. Similarly to the Model 3 and Model Y, this gives owners easy access to open the frunk and trunk, as well as lock or unlock the vehicle.

This prevents owners from having to go to Controls every time they need to open the frunk/trunk from inside the vehicle.

The visualization goes away once you tap any other area of the screen.

Photos: Luiz Carvalho

2023.6.8 Release Notes

Steering Wheel Heat

Tesla Steering Wheel Heat feature in update 2023.6.8
Available Worldwide
Certain Heater Types
Models:
New S
New X
Certain Heater Types

Automatically heat the steering wheel based on the climate control set temperature. To access the heating controls, tap the temperature settings.

New Language Support

Tesla New Language Support feature in update 2023.6.8
Available Worldwide
Models:
S
3
X
Y

You can now select Icelandic as your touchscreen language. To update your language settings, tap Controls > Display and select your preferred language from the 'Touchscreen Language' drop-down menu.

Dog Mode

Tesla Dog Mode feature in update 2023.6.8
HW 3
Models:
New S
3
New X
Y
HW 3

View the interior camera from the mobile app while using Dog Mode or Sentry Mode. To enable Live Camera, tap Controls > Safety > View Live Camera via Mobile App.

Note: This feature requires Mobile App version 4.15.0+ and Premium Connectivity.

Sentry Mode Live Camera Access

Tesla Sentry Mode Live Camera Access feature in update 2023.6.8
HW 2.5+
MCU 2+
Models:
New S
3
New X
Y
HW 2.5+
MCU 2+

View your car's surroundings from the Tesla app when parked to confirm the safety of your environment before returning to your car. Live Camera is end-to-end encrypted and cannot be accessed by Tesla. To enable or disable, tap Controls > Safety > 'View Live Camera via Mobile App' from the touchscreen display.

Note: This feature requires Premium Connectivity."

Trip Planner

Tesla Trip Planner feature in update 2023.6.8
Models:
S
3
X
Y

Trip Planner will add stops at Superchargers if charging is needed to reach your destination.

Zoom Meetings

Tesla Zoom Meetings feature in update 2023.6.8
MCU 3
Models:
New S
3
New X
Y
MCU 3

Make video calls with Zoom using the interior cabin camera. If you have a Zoom meeting in your Calendar, tap the link to automatically start or join your meeting. Participant video and screen sharing are only visible while parked and will switch to audio-only if you drive. To access Zoom, tap Application Launcher > Zoom.

Note: This feature requires Premium Connectivity.

Apple Music

Tesla Apple Music feature in update 2023.6.8
Models:
S
3
X
Y

Stream over 100 million songs and 30,000 playlists ad-free. Listen to your entire library, discover new music, and tune into live radio stations. To access Apple Music, tap the Apple Music icon in the Application Launcher, scan the QR code with your mobile device, and login with your Apple ID.\n\nNote: A Premium Connectivity subscription is required to stream Apple Music over a cellular connection.

Climate System Warming Up

Tesla Climate System Warming Up feature in update 2023.6.8
Available Worldwide
Undocumented Change
Models:
S
3
X
Y
Undocumented Change

Your vehicle will now display ‘Warming Up’ above the cabin temperature when the vehicle is waiting for the air in the HVAC system to warm up before turning on the fan.

Browser

Tesla Browser feature in update 2023.6.8
Available Worldwide
Undocumented Change
Models:
S
3
X
Y
Undocumented Change

The vehicle's browser has been updated. Tesla’s browser was previously based on Chrome version 102, which was released in the summer of 2022.

It is now based on a more recent release, version 109, which contains various bug fixes and support for newer web standards.

Tire Pressure Card

Tesla Tire Pressure Card feature in update 2023.6.8
Available Worldwide
Undocumented Change
Models:
3
Y
Undocumented Change

The car image on the tire pressure swipeable card in the Model 3 and Model Y has been updated.

Instead of featuring the vehicle from a top-down perspective with the front and rear cut off, the visualization now displays the vehicle from a 3/4 view from behind.

Improvements to Apple Music

Tesla Improvements to Apple Music feature in update 2023.6.8
Available Worldwide
Undocumented Change
Models:
S
3
X
Y
Undocumented Change

With this update, Tesla has made improvements to Apple Music. When playing a playlist or album, Apple Music will now display upcoming songs in the 'Up Next' section like other music services.

Tesla appears to also have made various improvements to improve the playback and speed when streaming Apple Music. Users are reporting a smoother and faster experience when streaming music.

Photos: Luiz Carvalho

Welcome Screen

Tesla Welcome Screen feature in update 2023.6.8
Available Worldwide
Undocumented Change
Models:
New S
New X
Undocumented Change

The new Model S and Model X will now display a visualization of the vehicle on the center screen. Similarly to the Model 3 and Model Y, this gives owners easy access to open the frunk and trunk, as well as lock or unlock the vehicle.

This prevents owners from having to go to Controls every time they need to open the frunk/trunk from inside the vehicle.

The visualization goes away once you tap any other area of the screen.

Photos: Luiz Carvalho

2023.6.1 Release Notes

Steering Wheel Heat

Tesla Steering Wheel Heat feature in update 2023.6.1
Available Worldwide
Certain Heater Types
Models:
New S
New X
Certain Heater Types

Automatically heat the steering wheel based on the climate control set temperature. To access the heating controls, tap the temperature settings.

New Language Support

Tesla New Language Support feature in update 2023.6.1
Available Worldwide
Models:
S
3
X
Y

You can now select Icelandic as your touchscreen language. To update your language settings, tap Controls > Display and select your preferred language from the 'Touchscreen Language' drop-down menu.

Dog Mode

Tesla Dog Mode feature in update 2023.6.1
HW 3
Models:
New S
3
New X
Y
HW 3

View the interior camera from the mobile app while using Dog Mode or Sentry Mode. To enable Live Camera, tap Controls > Safety > View Live Camera via Mobile App.

Note: This feature requires Mobile App version 4.15.0+ and Premium Connectivity.

Sentry Mode Live Camera Access

Tesla Sentry Mode Live Camera Access feature in update 2023.6.1
HW 2.5+
MCU 2+
Models:
New S
3
New X
Y
HW 2.5+
MCU 2+

View your car's surroundings from the Tesla app when parked to confirm the safety of your environment before returning to your car. Live Camera is end-to-end encrypted and cannot be accessed by Tesla. To enable or disable, tap Controls > Safety > 'View Live Camera via Mobile App' from the touchscreen display.

Note: This feature requires Premium Connectivity."

Trip Planner

Tesla Trip Planner feature in update 2023.6.1
Models:
S
3
X
Y

Trip Planner will add stops at Superchargers if charging is needed to reach your destination.

Zoom Meetings

Tesla Zoom Meetings feature in update 2023.6.1
MCU 3
Models:
New S
3
New X
Y
MCU 3

Make video calls with Zoom using the interior cabin camera. If you have a Zoom meeting in your Calendar, tap the link to automatically start or join your meeting. Participant video and screen sharing are only visible while parked and will switch to audio-only if you drive. To access Zoom, tap Application Launcher > Zoom.

Note: This feature requires Premium Connectivity.

Apple Music

Tesla Apple Music feature in update 2023.6.1
Models:
S
3
X
Y

Stream over 100 million songs and 30,000 playlists ad-free. Listen to your entire library, discover new music, and tune into live radio stations. To access Apple Music, tap the Apple Music icon in the Application Launcher, scan the QR code with your mobile device, and login with your Apple ID.\n\nNote: A Premium Connectivity subscription is required to stream Apple Music over a cellular connection.

Climate System Warming Up

Tesla Climate System Warming Up feature in update 2023.6.1
Available Worldwide
Undocumented Change
Models:
S
3
X
Y
Undocumented Change

Your vehicle will now display ‘Warming Up’ above the cabin temperature when the vehicle is waiting for the air in the HVAC system to warm up before turning on the fan.

Browser

Tesla Browser feature in update 2023.6.1
Available Worldwide
Undocumented Change
Models:
S
3
X
Y
Undocumented Change

The vehicle's browser has been updated. Tesla’s browser was previously based on Chrome version 102, which was released in the summer of 2022.

It is now based on a more recent release, version 109, which contains various bug fixes and support for newer web standards.

Tire Pressure Card

Tesla Tire Pressure Card feature in update 2023.6.1
Available Worldwide
Undocumented Change
Models:
3
Y
Undocumented Change

The car image on the tire pressure swipeable card in the Model 3 and Model Y has been updated.

Instead of featuring the vehicle from a top-down perspective with the front and rear cut off, the visualization now displays the vehicle from a 3/4 view from behind.

Improvements to Apple Music

Tesla Improvements to Apple Music feature in update 2023.6.1
Available Worldwide
Undocumented Change
Models:
S
3
X
Y
Undocumented Change

With this update, Tesla has made improvements to Apple Music. When playing a playlist or album, Apple Music will now display upcoming songs in the 'Up Next' section like other music services.

Tesla appears to also have made various improvements to improve the playback and speed when streaming Apple Music. Users are reporting a smoother and faster experience when streaming music.

Photos: Luiz Carvalho

Welcome Screen

Tesla Welcome Screen feature in update 2023.6.1
Available Worldwide
Undocumented Change
Models:
New S
New X
Undocumented Change

The new Model S and Model X will now display a visualization of the vehicle on the center screen. Similarly to the Model 3 and Model Y, this gives owners easy access to open the frunk and trunk, as well as lock or unlock the vehicle.

This prevents owners from having to go to Controls every time they need to open the frunk/trunk from inside the vehicle.

The visualization goes away once you tap any other area of the screen.

Photos: Luiz Carvalho

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