Tesla has officially begun the launch of software update 2025.32.3.1: the seventh wave of the rollout phase, which has reached about 35% of the worldwide fleet. While seemingly minor, this release has several important safety upgrades (and a few quality of life upgrades) as well as some fixes noted by Tesla only as changes — not fixes.
In the previous major update, 2025.32, it came with low power mode and dog mode. Below, we’ll go over what’s newly added, what’s improved, and why this is an important release from a safety and convenience perspective.
A Significant Development in Safety: Frontal Airbag System Improves
The headline feature for this release is a frontal airbag system that builds on Tesla Vision. For vehicles equipped with AMD Ryzen, this car will utilize the camera network to more accurately predict crash events. Airbag deployments typically rely on force sensors that signal deployment when force cascades into the sensors.
Tesla is introducing a vision-based input to detect an imminent frontal crash, and the airbag will begin inflating milliseconds earlier. Those milliseconds can potentially make the difference in injury severity.
Tesla describes this update as improvements over regulatory crash testing and “industry standards,” which implies Tesla is not merely meeting the minimum requirements, but also getting your car, as Tesla seems to call it, closer to “the highest bar.”
Low Power Mode for Better Energy Management
Another key development is “Low Power Mode.” It means saving energy while the vehicle is parked by shutting down features that are still running in the background and using power.
Owners can activate before leaving the car unattended for extended periods, such as when traveling away from the vehicle or storing it for a longer duration. There is also an option to set a battery level threshold that will allow this feature to work automatically, so it turns itself on when your battery falls below a user-defined percentage.
Differently, the update again highlights Tesla’s approach to ownership in the realm of being practical for owners, especially those who sometimes may have challenges recharging.
Rave Cave: Not an Easter Egg
Tesla has a reputation for having Easter eggs and entertainment features in a fun way, and Rave Cave is one of the more fun iterations. As of this update, there is memory for the Rave Cave setting.
If Rave Cave is enabled, when you shift from Drive to Park, this activated feature again brings the hype with lights synced to the vibe. Perhaps not as game-changing as bags, but it still serves as a reminder of the innovative functions several of Tesla’s technologies and entertainment features create.
Comfort Improvements and Minor Fixes
The latest update brings a number of smaller but important improvements. Now, Dog Mode will allow the owner to set the minimum temperature to 64°F (18°C), allowing owners more control to keep their pets comfortable when outside temperatures are warm.
Fuel estimates on older Model S & Model X now take into consideration battery health, allowing for more realistic estimates over time. There were also security improvements and performance improvements listed as “minor fixes” to keep the fleet as secure and efficient as possible. These are not glamorous improvements, but they are concrete improvements to daily use.
Unlisted Improvements You Should Know About
Tesla owners noticed a few unlisted fixes in the update. Audio lag with Bluetooth was reduced for AMD-equipped vehicles, which improved streaming and video experience, making videos and audio feel impromptu. Further, FSD (Supervised) from Park now works with PIN to Drive. Previously, enabling Pin to drive disabled this feature, but right now, both can work together, allowing for some level of security and convenience.
In Intel-based vehicles, FSD visualizations were improved in reverse. Now it is easier to understand the surroundings when you are backing up. There were also prompts when FSD was activated if the driver was determined to be drowsy or drifting into other lanes for added driver assistance. These may not have made the improvement notes, but they show Tesla cares about the nuances that improve daily use.
