π UPDATE β June 26, 2026
Tesla has launched the 6th wave of the 2026.20.3 rollout, continuing to push the update's security improvements to a wider portion of the fleet. Each new wave expands the percentage of vehicles receiving the update, so if you haven't seen it yet, your vehicle may be queued in an upcoming wave. No new features beyond what was previously announced have been reported with this wave β the focus remains on the security fixes included in 2026.20.3.
via @NowRollingOut Β· June 26, 2026
π UPDATE β June 26, 2026
Tesla's 2026.20.3 rollout has entered its 5th wave, pushing the update to approximately 6,710 additional vehicles in the last few minutes, according to Teslascope fleet data. The fleet penetration is now well beyond the ~4% reported at initial rollout. This wave continues to carry the same security improvements noted in earlier waves β if you haven't received the OTA prompt yet, it may be arriving very soon.
π UPDATE β June 24, 2026
Tesla's 2026.20.3 rollout has entered its 4th wave, pushing the update to approximately 5,720 additional vehicles in the last few minutes, according to Teslascope fleet data. The wave continues to carry the security improvements noted in the original release. The rollout pace suggests Tesla is steadily expanding coverage beyond the initial ~4% of the fleet reported at launch.
Tesla's 2026.20.3 software update is now pushing to a second batch of vehicles, with the rollout reaching roughly 4% of the fleet as of June 19. The update carries two meaningful additions: general security improvements baked into this point release, and the new Parental Controls feature introduced with the broader 2026.20 family β giving owners a direct way to lock down in-car entertainment for younger passengers.
What Changed in 2026.20.3
| Change | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Security Improvements | Official | General security fixes specific to this point release |
| Parental Controls | Official (2026.20) | Block Browser, Theater, and Arcade; blocked apps appear grayed out |
| Dashcam Clip Encryption | Official (2026.20) | Clips saved to USB are now encrypted for privacy |
How to Set Up Parental Controls
If your vehicle has received 2026.20 or later, here's how to enable the feature. The vehicle must be in Park before the menu becomes accessible.
- Tap Controls on the touchscreen
- Select Safety
- Tap Parental Controls
- Toggle off whichever apps you want to restrict β Browser, Theater, or Arcade
- Blocked apps will appear grayed out in the app launcher
According to third-party Tesla software trackers, all recorded installs of 2026.20.3 so far are in the United States, and the update was first spotted on June 17. Fleet penetration remains under 4%, so most owners are still waiting β check Software in your Tesla app or touchscreen to see if it's available for your vehicle.
The Security Angle
Tesla doesn't typically detail the specifics of security patches in release notes, and 2026.20.3 follows that pattern. What matters for owners is that this is a point release on top of 2026.20 β meaning if you haven't received the base update yet, you'll likely land directly on .3 rather than stepping through earlier versions. There's no action required on your end beyond accepting the update when it arrives.
For owners tracking all software updates, the 2026.20 branch also introduced Dashcam clip encryption β clips saved to a USB drive are now encrypted so only your vehicle can read them, adding a meaningful layer of privacy if the drive is ever lost or stolen.
π Tracking Tesla software? See every firmware, FSD and app version in one place in our Tesla Software Update Tracker.
Related Gear
Gear up your Tesla with tested, custom-fit BASENOR accessories β shop Tesla accessories β
Sources & reporting notes
The links below identify the material source records used for this report.
- @TeslaNewswire on X (2026-06-19T18:05:31.000Z) β Direct source
- @teslascope on X (2026-06-24T03:55:10.000Z) β Direct source
- @NowRollingOut on X (2026-06-24T03:34:08.000Z) β Direct source
- @teslascope on X (2026-06-25T23:40:11.000Z) β Direct source
- @NowRollingOut on X (2026-06-25T23:30:11.000Z) β Direct source
- @NowRollingOut on X (2026-06-26T22:34:09.000Z) β Direct source
Source links are preserved as published or accessed. See our editorial standards and corrections policy.
The BASENOR Editorial Desk covers Tesla, SpaceX, and related technology, curating reporting from primary sources β official accounts, regulatory filings, and software release data. Every article passes source-record and fact-checking review before publication. About the newsroom.
This report was curated by the BASENOR Editorial Desk from the sources listed above. Read our editorial standards or email editorial@basenor.com to report an error.
