Tesla Spring Update 2026 (2026.14.1) Wave 2 Rolling Out Now

📊 What Changed in 2026.14.1

This is the full confirmed changelog for the Spring Update 2026. The table below covers every official release note, plus the FSD-specific additions for AI4 vehicles.

Change	Type	Models
"Hey Grok" Wake Word — Hands-free voice launch with location-based reminders	Official	All
Automatic Software Updates — Installs overnight while parked	Official	All
Autopilot Naming Update — Navigate on Autopilot → Navigate on Autosteer; FSD Computer → AI Computer	Official	All
Blind Spot Warning Accent Lights — Interior lights turn red when blind spot is occupied with turn signal active, or when object approaches while parked	Official	All
Dashcam Viewer Updates — Recent footage now up to 24 hours (up from 1 hour); permanent clip saving; speed/steering data in downloads	Official	All
Immersive Sound Upgrade — Advanced sound extraction for Premium Immersive Sound across all streaming sources	Official	All
Keyboard Improvements — Multi-language input switching via long-press global icon	Official	All
Music App Queuing — Swipe right to queue tracks in Apple Music or Spotify; swipe left to like/unlike	Official	All
Pet Mode — Dog Mode expanded to Pet Mode; choose dog, cat, or hedgehog; add your pet's name	Official	All
Rear Display Maps — Rear passengers can view and interact with navigation maps on the rear screen	Official	All
Security Improvements — General security hardening	Official	All
Sketchpad Stickers & Emojis — Enhanced Sketchpad with sticker/emoji support; sketches sync to Mobile App (requires app 4.55.6+)	Official	All
Supercharger Pricing Filter — Route only to Superchargers where Tesla sets pricing; protects Free Supercharging credits	Official	All
Trips in Energy App — Create and manage multiple trips to track energy usage per drive or route	Official	All
Visual Updates — Higher quality vehicle images on center display; enhanced park scene	Official	All
Weather Maps Improvements — Better rain/snow color differentiation; past hour of precipitation data (requires Premium Connectivity)	Official	All
Redesigned Self-Driving App — One-tap FSD subscription, usage stats dashboard, streak tracking, weekly/monthly summaries	Official	AI4 vehicles
Contextual Max Speed — FSD dynamically adjusts max speed based on visual context for safer traffic flow	Official	FSD-equipped
New Driving Notifications — On-screen FSD messages: "takeover recommended," "initiating lane changes," "traffic light may be out of view"	Official	FSD-equipped
Model S/X Customization — Digitally apply wraps, window tints, and license plates to in-car vehicle avatar	Official	Model S, Model X

FSD Beta 14.3.1: What's Happening With the Rollout

Alongside the 2026.14.1 UI update, FSD Beta 14.3.1 (firmware version 2026.2.9) is also in active rollout — but it's moving at a different pace than the main software wave. Right now, 14.3.1 is confirmed on Cybertruck, while some Model 3 owners are still sitting on FSD 14.3.

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One notable nuance flagged by @wholemars: the Cybertruck does not have an Adaptive Suspension System (ASS), which means certain 14.3.1 behaviors may differ once it lands on Model 3 — a vehicle that does support adaptive suspension. This is worth watching for Model 3 owners who use FSD regularly, as suspension-aware driving adjustments could be part of what 14.3.1 brings to that platform. For more on the FSD side of this update, see our FSD coverage.

🚦 Owner's Action Plan

Step 1 — Check for the update now.
Go to Controls > Software on your touchscreen. If 2026.14.1 is available, schedule it. Wave 2 is live, so expect delivery within the next 24–48 hours if you haven't seen it yet.

Step 2 — Enable Automatic Software Updates.
Once updated, go to Controls > Software > Automatically Install Updates and turn it on. This is a new toggle in 2026.14.1 — your car will now update overnight without you having to think about it.

Step 3 — Set up "Hey Grok."
Go to Grok > Settings and enable the wake word. Try setting a location-based reminder immediately — it's the standout new feature of this update. Say "goodbye" to dismiss Grok when done.

Step 4 — Enable Blind Spot Warning Accent Lights.
This is on by default, but confirm it's active at Controls > Lights > Blind Spot Warning Accent Lights. It's a genuine safety upgrade — interior lights flash red when your blind spot is occupied and you signal.

Step 5 — Check your Dashcam settings.
Go to App Launcher > Dashcam Viewer. Your Recent footage window has expanded to 24 hours. If you want clips on your phone, enable Controls > Safety > View Camera via Mobile App. You'll need the Tesla app at version 4.55.6 or later and Premium Connectivity.

Step 6 — Activate the Supercharger Pricing Filter.
Go to Controls > Navigation > Trip Planner settings and enable the pricing filter. If you have Free Supercharging credits, this prevents the system from routing you to stations where Tesla doesn't control pricing — protecting your credits.

Step 7 — Explore Trips in the Energy App.
Open App Launcher > Energy > Trips. You can now create named trips and track energy across multiple routes. Useful for commuters or anyone doing range testing.

Step 8 — Model 3 owners with FSD: hold tight on 14.3.1.
If you're on FSD 14.3 and haven't received 14.3.1 yet, that appears to be intentional — Tesla is staging the FSD rollout separately from the main UI update. Check all software updates for rollout progress as it develops.

📰 Deep Dive

The Spring Update 2026 is Tesla's clearest signal yet that the xAI partnership is moving from experiment to infrastructure. "Hey Grok" isn't just a novelty — hands-free AI invocation with location awareness puts Grok on par with the best in-car assistants on the market, and the integration is native rather than bolted on. Location-based reminders in particular are the kind of friction-reducing feature that owners will use daily without thinking about it.

The Dashcam expansion from 1-hour to 24-hour retention is quietly one of the most practical changes in this update. For anyone who's ever had an incident and discovered the footage had already been overwritten, this change is long overdue. The addition of speed and steering angle data to downloaded clips also makes the footage significantly more useful for insurance and legal purposes.

On the FSD side, the split rollout between 14.3.1 on Cybertruck and 14.3 still on some Model 3 units is a reminder that Tesla's software distribution is increasingly model-specific. The Adaptive Suspension System variable is a real one — if 14.3.1 includes suspension-aware driving behavior, the Cybertruck deployment is essentially a partial test. Model 3 owners with adaptive suspension may see meaningfully different behavior once 14.3.1 reaches their vehicles. That's worth monitoring closely in the days ahead.

The Autopilot naming change — Navigate on Autopilot becoming Navigate on Autosteer, FSD Computer becoming AI Computer — is cosmetic but legally significant. It aligns Tesla's in-car terminology more precisely with what these systems actually do, which has been a point of regulatory and public scrutiny. Don't expect any behavioral change, but do expect the updated labels to appear across your UI immediately after the update.