2021.4.15.12 Release Notes

Details

Release Date

May 21, 2021

2021.4 Updates

Update 2021.44.30.21

FSD Beta 10.10.2

Update 2021.44.30.20

FSD Beta 10.10.1

Update 2021.44.30.15

FSD Beta 10.10

Update 2021.44.30.14

Bug Fixes

Update 2021.44.30.13

Bug Fixes

Update 2021.44.30.12

New Features

Update 2021.44.30.11

Bug Fixes

Update 2021.44.30.10

FSD Beta 10.9

Update 2021.44.30.8

Bug Fixes

Update 2021.44.30.7

Bug Fixes

Update 2021.44.30.6

Bug Fixes

Update 2021.44.30.5

FSD Beta 10.8.1

Update 2021.44.30.2

Bug Fixes

Update 2021.44.30.1

Bug Fixes

Update 2021.44.30

New Features

Update 2021.44.25.6

FSD Beta 10.8

Update 2021.44.25.5

FSD Beta 10.8

Update 2021.44.25.2

Bug Fixes

Update 2021.44.25.1

Bug Fixes

Update 2021.44.25

New Features

Update 2021.44.6

New Features

Update 2021.44.5.5

FSD Beta 10.7

Update 2021.44.5

New Features

Update 2021.44

New Features

Update 2021.40.7

Bug Fixes

Update 2021.40.6.1

Bug Fixes

Update 2021.40.6

New Features

Update 2021.40.5.1

Bug Fixes

Update 2021.40.5

New Features

Update 2021.40

New Features

Update 2021.4.22

Bug Fixes

Update 2021.4.21.3

Bug Fixes

Update 2021.4.21.2

Bug Fixes

Update 2021.4.21

Bug Fixes

Update 2021.4.19

N/A

Update 2021.4.18.13

FSD Beta 9.1

Update 2021.4.18.12

FSD Beta 9.0

Update 2021.4.18.11

Bug Fixes

Update 2021.4.18.10

New Features

Update 2021.4.18.5

New Features

Update 2021.4.18.4

N/A

Update 2021.4.18.3

Bug Fixes

Update 2021.4.18.2

Bug Fixes

Update 2021.4.18.1

Bug Fixes

Update 2021.4.18

New Features

Update 2021.4.17

Bug Fixes

Update 2021.4.16.1

Bug Fixes

Update 2021.4.16

New Features

Update 2021.4.15.12

Bug Fixes

Update 2021.4.15.11

New Features

Recent News

Minor Cold Weather Improvements and Bug Fixes

Tesla Minor Cold Weather Improvements and Bug Fixes feature in update 2021.4.15.12
Available Worldwide
Models:
N/A

Additional enhancements have been made to improve the overall experience of your Tesla vehicle in cold weather.

Voice Recognition Improvements

Tesla Voice Recognition Improvements feature in update 2021.4.15.12
Models:
S
3
X
Y

Voice Recognition commands have been improved for navigation, media searches, and phone calls. To initiate a voice command, press the voice recognition button on the steering wheel and begin speaking after the tone.

Voice Recognition commands have been improved for navigation, media searches, and phone calls. To initiate a voice command, press the right scroll wheel button and begin speaking after the tone.

Tesla Theater

Tesla Tesla Theater feature in update 2021.4.15.12
Models:
S
3
X
Y

Access Douyin directly from the Tesla Theater app. To launch, tap the Entertainment icon in the Application Launcher and select Theater™ while your car is in PARK.

QQ Lyrics

Tesla QQ Lyrics feature in update 2021.4.15.12
Models:
S
3
X
Y

Sing along to your favorite songs and artists on QQ Music. To display lyrics, tap the Karaoke icon on the right side of the Media Player.

Music Time Remaining over Bluetooth

Tesla Music Time Remaining over Bluetooth feature in update 2021.4.15.12
Available Worldwide
Undocumented Change
Models:
S
3
X
Y
Undocumented Change

This is an undocumented change in this release.

The time remaining is now displayed when streaming music over Bluetooth.

Additional Language Support

Tesla Additional Language Support feature in update 2021.4.15.12
Available Worldwide
Undocumented Change
Models:
S
3
X
Y
Undocumented Change

This is an undocumented change in this release.

The UI is now available in additional languages. Swedish and Slovenian support has been added.

Increased Regenerative Braking in Cold Weather

Tesla Increased Regenerative Braking in Cold Weather feature in update 2021.4.15.12
Available Worldwide
Undocumented Change
Models:
N/A
Undocumented Change

This is an undocumented change in this release.

The amount of regenerative braking available in colder temperatures appears to have greatly increased in this release. In temperatures of 30-40°F, many users are now seeing their cars remain with full regen braking available.

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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