2022.12.3.1 Release Notes

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Release Date

April 21, 2022

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Over-the-Air (OTA) recall

Tesla Over-the-Air (OTA) recall feature in update 2022.12.3.1
Specific Models
Models:
3
Specific Models

We performed an Over-the-Air (OTA) recall remedy of the drive inverter software on your vehicle. The remedy will gradually activate the drive inverter components while your vehicle is charging to further reduce the very low risk of power interruption during a drive cycle. There is no action you need to take, and Tesla will continuously monitor your vehicle's drive inverter following this update.

Range Display

Tesla Range Display feature in update 2022.12.3.1
Available Worldwide
Plaid
Models:
New X
Plaid

Your vehicle's range estimation has been modified to better represent real-world conditions.

Additional Bottom Bar Customization

Tesla Additional Bottom Bar Customization feature in update 2022.12.3.1
Available Worldwide
Models:
New S
3
New X
Y

You can now add vehicle controls such as defrost, windshield wipers and seat heaters to the bottom bar. Long press any app icon to enter edit mode, then drag the desired control to the bottom bar.

Disney+

Tesla Disney+ feature in update 2022.12.3.1
Models:
S
3
X
Y

Tesla Theater now supports Disney+. To launch Tesla Theater, tap the Theater icon in the Application Launcher while your car is in PARK.

Navigation Routes

Tesla Navigation Routes feature in update 2022.12.3.1
Models:
S
3
X
Y

Navigation route guidance will now consider your vehicle's width when planning routes. Additionally, the navigation system will use VICS (Vehicle Information and Communication System) data for traffic-based routing.

Child Lock

Tesla Child Lock feature in update 2022.12.3.1
Available Worldwide
Models:
New S
3
New X
Y

Child Lock can now be enabled for a single rear door. Tap Controls > Child Lock, and select Right, Left, or Both.

Charging Time Estimation

Tesla Charging Time Estimation feature in update 2022.12.3.1
Available Worldwide
Models:
Legacy X
Legacy S

Estimated charging times are now more accurate by taking into account current battery pack temperature when a vehicle is connected to a Supercharger, or a third-party fast charger.

Additional Mobile App Controls

Tesla Additional Mobile App Controls feature in update 2022.12.3.1
Available Worldwide
Models:
S
3
X
Y

Dog Mode and Camp Mode can now be enabled from the Tesla app. Note: This functionality requires mobile app version 4.7.0.

Tesla Tutorials

Tesla Tesla Tutorials feature in update 2022.12.3.1
Models:
S
3
X
Y

Learn more about your car with step-by-step video tutorials. To access, tap the Application Launcher > Theater > Tesla Tutorials when parked.

Rear Display Improvements

Tesla Rear Display Improvements feature in update 2022.12.3.1
Available Worldwide
Undocumented Change
Models:
New S
New X
Undocumented Change

This is an undocumented change in this release.

The seat heater visualization for the rear display has been updated. The vehicle seats are now displayed in a horizontal orientation, similar to the main display.

If your vehicle is equipped with a third row, you can now adjust the heated seats for the third row from the rear display as well.

New Language Support

Tesla New Language Support feature in update 2022.12.3.1
Available Worldwide
Models:
S
3
X
Y

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

Browser Improvements

Tesla Browser Improvements feature in update 2022.12.3.1
Available Worldwide
Undocumented Change
Models:
S
3
X
Y
Undocumented Change

This is an undocumented change in this release.

The web browser in your car has been updated to provide a better experience. The browser is now based off of Chromium 98 instead of Chromium 88, which was released in January 2021. Over the past year there have been various big improvements to Chromium, including a faster version of V8, Chromium's JavaScript engine.

In addition to being updated to a more recent version of Chromium, there have been several improvements made to make browsing easier and more efficient.

You can now also clear your browser's history by navigating to Controls > Service and tapping on 'Clear Browser Data'.

Compass / Always North

Tesla Compass / Always North feature in update 2022.12.3.1
Available Worldwide
Undocumented Change
Models:
S
3
X
Y
Undocumented Change

This is an undocumented change in this release.

The compass, which can also be used as a button to switch the navigation system between always north or having your vehicle always facing upward, was moved to the top left corner with the v11 update.

With this update, the compass has been moved back to the top right of the screen, where it was originally located.

Updated Service Mode

Tesla Updated Service Mode feature in update 2022.12.3.1
Available Worldwide
Undocumented Change
Models:
S
3
X
Y
Undocumented Change

This is an undocumented change in this release.

Service Mode has been completely revamped with a new, more intuitive user interface. Information has been reorganized to make it easier to access and more detail is now displayed for any vehicle alerts.

Service Mode is a mode that's typically reserved for service technicians to view specific information about a vehicle such as battery voltage, battery temperature and vehicle fault codes.

It also allows technicians to access certain options for testing that are not normally available for owners.

Superchargers List

Tesla Superchargers List feature in update 2022.12.3.1
Available Worldwide
Undocumented Change
Models:
S
3
X
Y
Undocumented Change

This is an undocumented change in this release.

When viewing details about a Supercharger, the diaglog box will no longer be obscured by the list of nearby chargers.

2023.38 Release Notes

This is an early look at this update's release notes and additional features may be available for specific vehicles or regions.

Multiplayer Vampire Survivors

Tesla Multiplayer Vampire Survivors feature in update 2023.38
MCU 3
Models:
New S
3
New X
Y
MCU 3

Team up to mow down swarms of the undead, with co-op gameplay for up to four passengers.

To play, shift to Park (P) and go to the App Launcher > Arcade > Vampire Survivors. Requires one controller per player.

Location Sharing

Tesla Location Sharing feature in update 2023.38
Available Worldwide
Models:
S
3
X
Y

An icon appears at the top of your touchscreen when an app requests your vehicle’s live location data.

You can turn off sharing at Controls > Safety > Allow Mobile Access. This also turns off Tesla app access.

When this setting is on, your vehicle communicates directly with the Tesla app and other apps, but Tesla doesn’t track your location (see tesla.com/privacy).

Windows During Update

Tesla Windows During Update feature in update 2023.38
Available Worldwide
Models:
S?
3
X?
Y

During a vehicle software update, the windows may adjust minimally, so doors can open and close more easily. Windows will return to position after the update.

2023.32.7 Release Notes

Hebrew Language Added

Tesla Hebrew Language Added feature in update 2023.32.7
Available Worldwide
Models:
3
Y

You can now choose Hebrew as your touchscreen language.

To change the language, shift into Park, and go to Controls > Display > Touchscreen Language.

Improved Autopilot Visualizations

Tesla Improved Autopilot Visualizations feature in update 2023.32.7
Available Worldwide
Undocumented Change
Models:
S
3
X
Y
Undocumented Change

Autopilot visualizations (non-FSD) now include some features that were previously only available on FSD Beta.

Improvements include dynamic vehicle sizing and open door visualizations. The vehicle will now determine the width, height and length of each vehicle in its surroundings and size the 3D model appropriately in the visualization. Open doors will also be displayed in gray or orange, depending on whether they're in the vehicle's path.

Improved Reverse Camera View

Tesla Improved Reverse Camera View feature in update 2023.32.7
Available Worldwide
Undocumented Change
HW 4
Models:
New S
3
New X
Y
Undocumented Change
HW 4

The reverse camera view has been improved by cropping parts of the video to minimize distractions. The top portion of the video feed no longer shows the vehicle trunk and the bumper is now hardly visible along the bottom of the reverse camera.

Service Mode Release Notes

Tesla Service Mode Release Notes feature in update 2023.32.7
Available Worldwide
Undocumented Change
Models:
S
3
X
Y
Undocumented Change

Service Mode specific release notes have been added with this update. When entering Service Mode, you can now tap on 'Release Notes' near the top of the screen to view any improvements to Service Mode in this vehicle update.

Each new feature is listed with a description and which vehicles it applies to. You can also tap the Service Mode section name in blue to jump directly to that area in Service Mode.

Improved Camera Clarity

Tesla Improved Camera Clarity feature in update 2023.32.7
Available Worldwide
Undocumented Change
Models:
S
3
X
Y
Undocumented Change

Video post-processing has been improved by providing white and color balance to the vehicle's camera feeds.

This results in more natural-looking videos when using the vehicle's cameras on screen and when utilizing Sentry Mode or the Dashcam.

The clarity of the videos is also notably improved in this update, resulting in clearer video when using the vehicle's reverse or repeater cameras.

Service Mode ECU Status

Tesla Service Mode ECU Status feature in update 2023.32.7
Available Worldwide
Undocumented Change
Models:
S
3
X
Y
Undocumented Change

Tesla's Service Mode now lets you view the status of the vehicle's Electronic Control Unit (ECU). Under Infotainment > ECU Update Status, you can now view the status of a variety of sensors and vehicle sub-systems.

Service Mode is a special vehicle mode that's typically reserved for service technicians, although it can be accessed by anyone. It is used to view information and test various aspects of a vehicle.

Volume Indicator

Tesla Volume Indicator feature in update 2023.32.7
Available Worldwide
Undocumented Change
Models:
New S
New X
Undocumented Change

Tesla has updated the volume indicator on the instrument cluster to be vertical instead of horizontal.

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