Tesla regularly issues software updates to fix problems and add new features, and the latest revision came with some interesting changes. Not a Tesla App reported that the automaker is changing how its vehicles punish inattentive drivers and updating other systems with the rollout. Tesla released the update on September 24, and it should be available as an over-the-air download for owners now.
Software update 2025.32.100 comes with several revisions, most notably how it handles “strike forgiveness.” Tesla drivers accumulate “strikes” when they fail to pay attention while using the Autopilot or Full Self-Driving (FSD) features. Drivers who get five strikes with a cabin camera or three without will receive a temporary suspension of those features, but the software update reduces the amount of time strikes stay on their records, cutting it from seven days to 3.5. Tesla said the change is intended to promote driver attentiveness ahead of FSD version 14, which relaxes some driver monitoring systems.
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Tesla also modified the Summon Standby feature to cut its energy consumption. The system now automatically disables itself between midnight and 6 am, or after the vehicle has been parked for more than a day. The feature can still be activated and used immediately from the Tesla app.
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Other updates include a reminder of how to activate and use the Grok AI assistant in vehicles equipped with the features. Another notable change came to the driver drowsiness detection system. Instead of recommending a break, the system now advises drivers to activate FSD.
The rearview camera system now displays FSD visualizations instead of the more basic images from the Autopilot system. It will now be able to display a more detailed view of the vehicle’s surroundings, including smaller obstacles like curbs.
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Finally, Tesla improved Bluetooth performance, reducing the lag between input and response for wirelessly connected devices. Tesla said the improvements are most noticeable in newer models equipped with AMD-based infotainment systems.
