FSD 12.5.1: Tesla's Latest Full Self-Driving Software Update

Key features and improvements of FSD 12.5.1

• Single stack for city and highway driving: Tesla FSD 12.5.1 combines the highway stack and city driving into a unified system, potentially enhancing overall performance and consistency

• Significant parameter increase: Full Self-Driving 12.5.1 boasts five times as many parameters as 12.4, indicating a substantial improvement in the system's complexity and capabilities

• Actual Smart Summon: This new feature in FSD 12.5.1 enhances the vehicle's ability to navigate parking lots and come to the driver autonomously

• Improved driver monitoring: The Tesla FSD 12.5.1 update includes support for driver monitoring with sunglasses without the nag, enhancing user comfort while maintaining safety

• Focus on safety and smoothness: Tesla's Autopilot Director emphasized significant improvements in these aspects for Full Self-Driving 12.5.1

Rollout timeline and compatibility of Tesla FSD 12.5.1

Initial release of FSD 12.5.1

• The wide release of Tesla FSD 12.5.1 began on July 29, 2024

• Users were advised to connect their Tesla vehicles to WiFi to receive the 2024.20.15 software update containing FSD 12.5.1

Hardware compatibility for Full Self-Driving 12.5.1

• HW4 priority: The FSD 12.5.1 rollout started with Model Y units equipped with Hardware 4 (HW4)

• HW3 support: Vehicles with Hardware 3 (HW3) were expected to receive the Tesla FSD 12.5.1 update within 10 days of the initial release, due to the need for separate validation

• Cybertruck compatibility: The Cybertruck was expected to receive Full Self-Driving with v12.5, with an estimated release in August 2024

User feedback and ongoing improvements for FSD 12.5.1

• Tesla is actively seeking feedback on FSD 12.5.1 from vehicle data, social media influencers, and YouTubers to quickly address any issues in subsequent updates

• The company has been releasing point updates to fix minor bugs in FSD 12.5.1, with FSD 12.5.1.1 (2024.21.5) being the third point release in just two weeks

• Testers have described the Tesla FSD 12.5.1 update as the "biggest jump" between versions, indicating significant improvements in Full Self-Driving capabilities

FAQ

What are the main features of Tesla FSD 12.5.1?

Tesla FSD 12.5.1 introduces a single stack for city and highway driving, significantly increases parameters, adds Actual Smart Summon, improves driver monitoring, and focuses on enhancing safety and smoothness.

When was Full Self-Driving 12.5.1 released?

Full Self-Driving 12.5.1 was released on July 29, 2024, as part of the 2024.20.15 software update for Tesla vehicles.

Which vehicles received the Tesla FSD 12.5.1 update first?

The Tesla FSD 12.5.1 update was initially rolled out to Model Y units equipped with Hardware 4 (HW4).

Will FSD 12.5.1 work on vehicles with Hardware 3 (HW3)?

Yes, vehicles with Hardware 3 (HW3) were expected to receive the Tesla FSD 12.5.1 update within 10 days of the initial release, following separate validation.

How has Tesla been improving Full Self-Driving 12.5.1 since its release?

Tesla has been releasing point updates to fix minor bugs in FSD 12.5.1, with FSD 12.5.1.1 (2024.21.5) being the third point release in two weeks. The company is also actively seeking feedback from users and social media influencers to address issues quickly.