Tesla has now begun rolling out its latest 2025.38 software update, bringing a new wave of refinements that make the in-car experience more intuitive, informative, and connected. We have already told you about two of the biggest additions, Grok for Canadians, and 3D buildings for navigation, but the update includes several other enhancements.
Refined Dashcam Viewer and Event Details
Among the most practical improvements in version 2025.38 is a smarter Dashcam Viewer. Drivers can now see street names included in recorded event details, making it easier to identify where incidents occurred — a useful upgrade for insurance reports or trip reviews.
The Mobile Dashcam Viewer has also received a resolution boost, streaming and downloading footage in higher quality for Tesla App version 4.49.5 and newer.
New Scroll Wheel Functions
Tesla’s left scroll wheel has seen new shortcuts added. Holding down the scroll wheel offers drivers quicker access to functions that were previously buried within the touchscreen. First introduced in 2023.12, the update now also allows you to toggle Bioweapon Defense Mode, Mute Navigation, and even Music Light Sync, depending on vehicle configuration.
Previous shortcuts include adjusting screen brightness, changing Acceleration Mode, opening the glovebox, saving dashcam footage, and more.
Improved Onboarding and Profile Management
To help new owners get acquainted with their vehicles, the update introduces a built-in Onboarding Guide, located under App Launcher > Manual > Get To Know Your Tesla. The guide explains everything from driver settings to Autopilot controls — part of Tesla’s broader effort to make first-time ownership more seamless as its customer base grows globally.
Meanwhile, driver profile management has become smarter. Owners can now require a phone key before a profile is selected, preventing accidental or unauthorized changes when multiple users share the car.
Apple Music and Media Quality-of-Life Updates
Tesla continues to polish its entertainment ecosystem with a revamped Apple Music interface, featuring organized playlist folders, expanded artist pages, and a new “Recently Played” shelf. The update also allows users to log in via Tesla app notifications for faster access to their media libraries.
Rolling Out Now
The 2025.38 update is currently reaching vehicles worldwide, with rollout percentages increasing gradually.
Here are the full 2025.38 release notes.
3D Buildings
You can now see buildings and cityscapes in more detail with 3D view. To enable, switch to Map View and tap the 3D icon.
Requires Premium Connectivity.
Dashcam Viewer Update
Street names are now included in dashcam event details (when available), making it easier to distinguish between recorded events. In addition, the Mobile Dashcam Viewer now streams and downloads at a higher resolution.
Requires Tesla App version 4.49.5+.
Onboarding Guide
The Onboarding Guide helps you get familiar with your Tesla. It covers adjusting driver settings, using the touchscreen as well as controlling lights, wipers, and Autopilot features—among other functions.
Go to App launcher > Manual > Get To Know Your Tesla.
New Scroll Wheel Functions
Your left scroll wheel includes new options for quickly accessing various vehicle controls, such as Bioweapon Defense Mode, Mute Navigation, and Music Light Sync—if available in your vehicle.
Press and hold the left scroll wheel to open the menu.
Minor Updates
- Apple Music provides an organized playlist view with folders, expanded artist pages, and a Recently Played shelf that displays more of your listening history.
- You can log in to your media using a Tesla app notification for a faster, more seamless experience.
- You can now choose whether a phone key is required before a driver profile can be selected. Go to Driver Profile Settings > Require Phone Key for Profile.
- This update includes important security fixes and improvements.
