Software update

2026.38.3 Tesla Release Notes

This release applies to

Vehicles

Model S Model S (Legacy) Model S (Refresh) Model 3 Model X Model X (Legacy) Model X (Refresh) Model Y Cybertruck

AI computer

AI3 AI4

Version

2026.38.3Early rollout · Oct 6, 2026

Release notes · 2026.38.3

Dynamic Headlight Leveling

Model 3 (AI3) Model 3 (AI4) Model Y (AI3) Model Y (AI4) Cybertruck (AI4)

Low beams will automatically adjust their aim based on driving conditions and nearby traffic to maximize your visibility while reducing glare for other road users.

Emergency Drive Away

Model S (Refresh) (AI3) Model S (Refresh) (AI4) Model 3 (AI3) Model 3 (AI4) Model X (Refresh) (AI3) Model X (Refresh) (AI4) Model Y (AI3) Model Y (AI4) Cybertruck (AI4)

Emergency Drive Away lets you shift into Drive while a Supercharger cable is still connected. Use it only in an emergency: driving away with the cable attached will damage your vehicle and the Supercharger, and you may be responsible for repair costs. When you activate this feature, short recordings from your vehicle's cameras are shared with Tesla.

Only available in the United States.

Halloween Mode

Model 3 (AI3) Model 3 (AI4) Model Y (AI3) Model Y (AI4)

Spread holiday fear year round with Halloween Mode. Put a Ghost Costume on your car visualization. Turn on Trick or Treat Mode to play spooky sounds and flicker the lights when visitors approach. Schedule a haunting light show, and turn your car into a chilling Photobooth!

Security Improvements

Model S (AI3) Model S (AI4) Model 3 (AI3) Model 3 (AI4) Model X (AI3) Model X (AI4) Model Y (AI3) Model Y (AI4) Cybertruck (AI4)

This update includes important security fixes and improvements.

Set Arrival Energy

Model S (AI3) Model S (AI4) Model 3 (AI3) Model 3 (AI4) Model X (AI3) Model X (AI4) Model Y (AI3) Model Y (AI4) Cybertruck (AI4)

Set your desired Arrival Energy for any trip from your phone. Open the location tab in the Tesla Mobile App, enter your destination, and tap Set Arrival Energy. Requires Mobile App v4.58.0 or later.

Supercharger Site Maps

Model S (Legacy) Model 3 Model X (Legacy) Model Y Intel

You can now see a detailed view of select Tesla Superchargers by tapping "View Site Map." When navigating to a pilot location, the site layout and live occupancy (Available / Occupied / Down) will be displayed upon arrival.