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2025.20.8 Release Notes

Forward Collision Warning Improvements

New Feature

for Model S, 3, X and Y

Credit: Not a Tesla App

Forward Collision Warning is now accompanied by haptic feedback in addition to audible and visual warnings. Warnings cancel automatically when the risk of a collision has been reduced.

Forward Collision Warning is enabled by default.


Camera Updates

New Feature

for Model Y / HW4

Credit: Not a Tesla App

Your vehicle’s backup camera feed in the Camera app now includes a button to toggle between the original narrow view and the new wider view. Additionally, side camera feeds have been enlarged to provide a wider field of view.


Child Left Alone Detection

New Feature

for Model New 3

Credit: Not a Tesla App

If an unattended child is detected, the vehicle will flash the exterior indicator lights, play an alert tone, and send a notification to your Tesla app. This will repeat at regular intervals until you return to your vehicle. Cabin data is processed locally and is not transmitted to Tesla.

This feature is enabled by default. To disable, go to Controls > Safety > Child Left Alone Detection.


Supercharging Live Activity

New Feature

for Model New S, 3 X Y and CT

Credit: Not a Tesla App

View your Supercharging session with Live Activity on your iPhone or paired Apple Watch. Live Activity will start automatically as soon as your charging session begins. Requires Tesla app version 4.45.0+ and iOS 17.2+.


Unlatching Charge Cable

New Feature

for Model New S and Y

Credit: Not a Tesla App

Charging can now be stopped and the charge cable released by pulling and holding the rear left door handle for 3 seconds, provided the vehicle is unlocked or a recognized key is nearby. This is especially useful when the charge cable doesn’t have an unlatch button. You can still release the cable using the vehicle touchscreen or the Tesla app.

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Security Improvements
New Feature

for Model S, 3, X, Y and CT

Credit: Not a Tesla App

This update includes important security fixes and improvements.

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