๐ UPDATE โ April 17, 2026
Tesla has now pushed a follow-up update, 2026.3.7, which officially confirms FSD (Supervised) enablement in the Netherlands โ superseding the undocumented 2026.3.6 rollout we originally reported. The new version was spotted earlier today and quickly confirmed by tracking account @NowRollingOut, with FSD (Supervised) listed as the sole confirmed change. Dutch owners should check their Tesla app for the 2026.3.7 OTA if they haven't yet received 2026.3.6.
๐ UPDATE โ April 12, 2026
Tesla has begun pushing FSD (Supervised) v14.2.2.5 via update 2026.3.6 to a second batch of owners in the Netherlands, with a new detection logged on a 2024 Model 3 AWD LR in Gelderland. The rollout is now expanding beyond early access vehicles โ meaning more standard owners are receiving FSD for the first time. Teslascope confirms two eligibility requirements remain in place: the vehicle must be running 2026.2 or an older software version, and must be physically located within the Netherlands' geographical borders at the time of the update.
๐ UPDATE โ April 12, 2026
Elon Musk has officially confirmed the European FSD launch, posting "First FSD in Europe" on X โ making this rollout no longer a quiet affair. His post has already racked up over 2 million views. Additionally, FSD (Supervised) v14.2.2.5 in Europe includes a previously undocumented new notification: "Traffic light may be out of view โ Please pay attention," alerting drivers when the system cannot detect a traffic light in its field of view. ๐
"First FSD in Europe" โ @elonmusk, April 12, 2026
๐ UPDATE โ April 12, 2026
Real-world footage has emerged showing Tesla FSD (Supervised) v14.2.2.5 confidently navigating a complex roundabout in the Netherlands โ one of the trickier road scenarios European drivers face daily. The clip, shared by @TeslaNewswire, offers the first public on-road demonstration of the software handling Dutch roundabout geometry, suggesting the system is meaningfully adapting to European road layouts beyond basic lane-keeping. This is an encouraging early signal for FSD's European expansion, though broader rollout and long-term performance data are still pending.
๐ UPDATE โ April 12, 2026
The first real-world owner drives with FSD (Supervised) v14.2.2.5 in Europe have now been confirmed in the Netherlands. New details reveal that first-time European FSD users are greeted with a mandatory tutorial and quiz before they can engage the system โ a requirement not seen in the US rollout. Tesla has also introduced an exclusive FSD Stats display for European users, tracking self-driving percentage, daily streaks, and monthly distance in kilometers. ๐
@TeslaNewswire ยท Apr 12, 2026
๐ช๐บ First start of Tesla FSD (Supervised) in Europe, including a tutorial and quiz
@TeslaNewswire ยท Apr 12, 2026
Tesla FSD (Supervised) in Europe features a new FSD Stats display to track: โ Percentage of self-driving โ Daily streak โ Monthly distance (km)
๐ UPDATE โ April 12, 2026 ๐
Beyond the undocumented version bump, Tesla's European FSD rollout also includes a redesigned FSD start page โ complete with daily streaks โ that has not appeared in North America. The feature appears to be exclusive to the European release of V14.2.2.5 for now, and is not mentioned anywhere in Tesla's official release notes. Sawyer Merritt spotted and shared the new UI from the Netherlands, noting it would be "cool to see in North America."
@SawyerMerritt ยท Apr 12, 2026
"Love the new FSD (Supervised) start page in the Netherlands. Even gives you daily streaks. Would be cool to see this in North America."
The News: Tesla has begun rolling out FSD (Supervised) V14.2.2.5 in the Netherlands as part of software update 2026.3.6 โ with no mention of it in the official release notes.
Why It Matters: This marks the first confirmed customer deployment of Full Self-Driving in Europe, a historic milestone for Tesla โ delivered silently, without a changelog entry.
Sources: @teslascope ยท @TeslaNewswire
Tesla Quietly Adds FSD (Supervised) V14.2.2.5 to European Fleet in 2026.3.6 โ Not in the Release Notes
Tesla has started pushing Full Self-Driving (Supervised) V14.2.2.5 to vehicles in the Netherlands via software update 2026.3.6 โ and the official release notes say absolutely nothing about it. The change was confirmed both on-screen in affected vehicles and inside the official Tesla mobile app, making this one of the most significant undocumented additions Tesla has ever shipped.
A Historic First โ Delivered Without Fanfare
The Dutch vehicle authority RDW granted formal type approval for Tesla's FSD (Supervised) system on April 10, 2026 โ just one day before the customer rollout began. Tesla VP of Autopilot and FSD Engineering Ashok Elluswamy confirmed the deployment to actual customers in the Netherlands on Saturday, April 11, and Elon Musk separately confirmed it as the first supervised FSD approval in Europe.
What makes this unusual isn't just the milestone โ it's the delivery mechanism. Update 2026.3.6 appears to be an extremely targeted build, currently reaching less than 0.1% of the global fleet according to trackers. It's not a broad rollout. It's a surgical deployment, and Tesla chose not to announce it in the changelog at all.
๐ Evidence: How We Know It's Real
The undocumented nature of this change has strong confirmation from multiple independent sources:
- In-vehicle confirmation: Owners receiving 2026.3.6 in the Netherlands can see FSD (Supervised) V14.2.2.5 displayed directly on their touchscreen.
- Tesla app confirmation: The official Tesla mobile app also reflects the FSD version, ruling out any possibility of a display glitch or misread.
- Third-party tracker confirmation: Teslascope, which monitors fleet-wide software deployments, independently verified the version string embedded in the update.
- Regulatory paper trail: The RDW's type approval on April 10 provides the legal foundation, confirming this is an intentional, approved deployment โ not a test or accident.
๐ Key Figures
| Metric | Value | Context |
|---|---|---|
| FSD Version | V14.2.2.5 | First European deployment |
| Software Update | 2026.3.6 | Not in official changelog |
| RDW Type Approval | April 10, 2026 | 1 day before customer rollout |
| European Test Mileage | 1.6M+ km | 18-month RDW testing program |
| Current Fleet Rollout | <0.1% | Netherlands only, initial wave |
| Broader EU Rollout | Summer 2026 | Via EU mutual recognition rules |
Who Can Get It โ Hardware Requirements
Not every Tesla in Europe will be eligible immediately. The initial European release of FSD (Supervised) is expected to be limited to vehicles equipped with AI4 (HW4) hardware. If your car was built before the HW4 transition, you're likely in a wait-and-see position for now.
The RDW was explicit in its classification: FSD (Supervised) is a driver-assistance system, not an autonomous driving system. The driver remains legally responsible and must maintain control at all times. European owners receiving this update should treat it exactly as US owners do โ hands on wheel, eyes on road, ready to intervene.
๐ญ The BASENOR Take
Timeline: RDW approval April 10 โ Customer rollout April 11 โ Confirmed undocumented April 11
Impact Level: ๐ด High โ First-ever FSD deployment outside North America
Confidence: โ Very High โ In-vehicle confirmation + Tesla app + RDW regulatory record
Broader EU ETA: May 2026 (some owners) ยท Summer 2026 (wider rollout via mutual recognition)
Tesla shipping FSD to Europe without a changelog entry is a deliberate choice, not an oversight. This is how Tesla handles regulatory-sensitive launches โ quietly, to a controlled cohort, while the legal and infrastructure groundwork is still being laid across other EU member states.
The mutual recognition framework is the key unlock here. Once the Netherlands approval is live and the system is proven in European road conditions at scale, other EU countries can adopt the same approval without running their own 18-month testing programs. That's why a broader rollout by summer 2026 is realistic โ the Netherlands deployment is the legal template for the rest of the continent.
For European Tesla owners on HW4 hardware, the question is no longer if โ it's when. And based on today's events, that timeline just got a lot more concrete. Follow our FSD coverage for updates as the European rollout expands.
๐ฐ Deep Dive
The 18-month RDW testing program that preceded this approval โ covering over 1.6 million kilometers on European roads โ signals how seriously Tesla approached European regulatory requirements. This wasn't a quick port of the US system. European road infrastructure, signage, and traffic behavior differ meaningfully from North America, and the testing mileage reflects that investment.
The decision to bundle FSD V14.2.2.5 inside a version-numbered update (2026.3.6) rather than a standalone FSD push is also notable. It suggests Tesla is treating the European FSD deployment as an integrated software event, not a separate feature toggle. That has implications for how future European FSD updates may be delivered โ potentially embedded in regular OTA cycles rather than announced as dedicated FSD releases.
Finally, the speed of this rollout โ regulatory approval on Friday, customer deployment on Saturday โ underscores Tesla's operational readiness. The infrastructure was clearly staged well in advance of the RDW's final sign-off. For European owners watching from other countries, the mutual recognition pathway means your national authority may not need to run its own full testing program. The Netherlands just did the heavy lifting for much of the EU.
Marcus covers Tesla's software releases, FSD rollouts, and OTA changes. Background in automotive engineering. Based in Austin.
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