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Tesla 2026.26 Summer Update Release Notes

2026.26 2026.26 branch Feature Update, Summer Update
Feature update

2026.26 adds Summer Update, Grok Commands, Caraoke with Scoring, Custom Wraps, Preferred Routes, Automatic Navigation, Camera Preview, Apple Music, Driving Visualization, Rear Display, Web Browser, Set Arrival Energy, Supercharger Search, "Hey Grok", Welcome Animation and Traction Control Modes.

See everything new below

Available for HW4 (AI4) and HW3. A few items below are only for a specific computer, marked accordingly. HW4 (AI4)HW3

What is new

New in 2026.26

17 items
Available on
Model X (Refresh) (AI3)Model 3 (AI3)Model S (Refresh) (AI3)Model Y (AI3)Model 3 (AI4)Model Y (AI4)Model X (Refresh) (AI4)

Summer Update

Included in 2026.26

Swipe up to see your new features in the 2026 Summer Update.

Available on
Model X (Refresh) (AI3)Model S (Refresh) (AI3)Model 3 (AI4)Model Y (AI4)Model X (Refresh) (AI4)Model Y (AI3)Model 3 (AI3)

Grok Commands

Included in 2026.26

Grok can now make phone calls, play music, adjust climate, and search the Controls panel. Ask Grok about your Tesla or what was included in the latest software update.

Go to Grok > Settings to enable or disable "Hey Grok" and location-based reminders. Requires Premium Connectivity or a WiFi connection. Conversations are anonymous to Tesla and not associated with your vehicle.

Available on
Model X (Refresh) (AI3)Model S (Refresh) (AI3)Model Y (AI3)Model 3 (AI4)Model Y (AI4)Model X (Refresh) (AI4)Model 3 (AI3)

Caraoke with Scoring

Included in 2026.26

Caraoke now scores your singing while in Park. Earn stars and track your high scores in the My Karaoke tab. On the rear display, tap the queue button to show a QR code for passengers to scan and add songs to the queue from their phones. Requires Premium Connectivity.

Available on
Model X (Refresh) (AI3)Model 3 (AI3)Model S (Refresh) (AI3)Model Y (AI3)Model 3 (AI4)Model Y (AI4)Model X (Refresh) (AI4)

Custom Wraps

Included in 2026.26

Use the Mobile App to upload custom wrap designs from images on your phone and send directly to your Tesla. Go to Creations > Wrap > Upload. Requires Mobile App v4.59.0 or later.

To access in car, go to App Launcher > Toybox > Paint Shop.

Available on
Model X (Refresh) (AI3)Model 3 (AI3)Model S (Refresh) (AI3)Model Y (AI3)Model Y (AI4)

Preferred Routes

Included in 2026.26

Navigation now prioritizes routes that you've taken before. Online Routing must be enabled at Controls > Navigation > Online Routing. Location data is anonymous to Tesla and not associated with your vehicle.

Available on
Model X (Refresh) (AI3)Model 3 (AI3)Model S (Refresh) (AI3)Model Y (AI3)Model 3 (AI4)Model Y (AI4)Model X (Refresh) (AI4)

Automatic Navigation

Included in 2026.26

Automatic Navigation now adapts to your routine. In addition to Home, Work, and upcoming calendar events, your vehicle can now suggest and route to the places you visit regularly, like a school drop-off on the way to work, or the gym on the way home.

To enable, go to Controls > Navigation > Automatic Navigation. Location data is anonymous to Tesla and not associated with your vehicle.

Available on
Model X (Refresh) (AI3)Model 3 (AI3)Model S (Refresh) (AI3)Model Y (AI3)Model 3 (AI4)Model Y (AI4)Model X (Refresh) (AI4)

Camera Preview

Included in 2026.26

You can now open Camera Preview at any time, even if your Tesla is not in Park.

Go to Controls > Service > Camera Preview and tap on any camera view to see it individually. Tap the grid button to switch back to all cameras.

Available on
Model X (Refresh) (AI3)Model 3 (AI3)Model S (Refresh) (AI3)Model Y (AI3)Model 3 (AI4)Model Y (AI4)Model X (Refresh) (AI4)

Apple Music

Included in 2026.26

Add songs to your Apple Music queue directly from Search results and Artist pages. Tap and hold a song, or tap the three-dot menu to play next, add to queue, save to your library, or mark as a favorite. Requires an active Apple Music subscription.

Available on
Model X (Refresh) (AI3)Model S (Refresh) (AI3)

Driving Visualization

Included in 2026.26 Only for HW3

Customize your Self-Driving zoom preference. Select desired zoom level in Controls > Self-Driving > Visualization Camera Zoom.

Available on
Model X (Refresh) (AI3)Model S (Refresh) (AI3)Model 3 (AI4)Model X (Refresh) (AI4)

Rear Display

Included in 2026.26

Disable rear touchscreen controls from the center display by going to App Launcher > Rear > Lock Rear Display. Content selected from the center display will continue to play in the rear.

Available on
Model X (Refresh) (AI3)Model S (Refresh) (AI3)Model Y (AI3)Model 3 (AI4)Model Y (AI4)Model X (Refresh) (AI4)Model 3 (AI3)

Web Browser

Included in 2026.26

You can now use your Tesla's interior camera and cabin microphone in Web Browser. Tap to grant permissions when a website requests access. Camera is only available while parked.

Available on
Model X (Refresh) (AI3)Model 3 (AI3)Model S (Refresh) (AI3)Model Y (AI3)Model 3 (AI4)Model Y (AI4)Model X (Refresh) (AI4)

Set Arrival Energy

Included in 2026.26

Set your desired Arrival Energy for any trip from your phone. Open the location tab in the Tesla Mobile App, enter your destination, and tap Set Arrival Energy. Requires Mobile App v4.58.0 or later.

Available on
Model X (Refresh) (AI3)Model 3 (AI3)Model S (Refresh) (AI3)Model Y (AI3)Model 3 (AI4)Model Y (AI4)Model X (Refresh) (AI4)

Supercharger Search

Included in 2026.26

You can now find Superchargers by name when searching for a destination.

Security Improvements

Included in 2026.26
Available on
Model X (Refresh) (AI3)Model 3 (AI3)Model S (Refresh) (AI3)Model Y (AI3)Model 3 (AI4)Model Y (AI4)Model X (Refresh) (AI4)

This update includes important security fixes and improvements.

Available on
Model Y (AI3)Model X (Refresh) (AI3)Model 3 (AI3)

"Hey Grok"

Included in 2026.26 Only for HW3

You can now talk to Grok, an intelligent assistant built by xAI. To launch Grok, go to App Launcher > Grok, long-press the voice button on your steering wheel, or say "Hey Grok." Say "goodbye" to dismiss.

Choose Grok's voice and personality, ranging from Storyteller to Unhinged, or set it to Assistant to add and edit navigation destinations, make phone calls, play music, adjust climate, and search the Controls panel. Ask Grok about your Tesla or what was included in your latest software update. You can also set location-based reminders, like "remind me to pick up milk when I'm near home."

Go to Grok > Settings to enable or disable "Hey Grok" and location-based reminders.

Requires Premium Connectivity or a WiFi connection. Conversations are anonymous to Tesla and not associated with your vehicle.

Available on
Model 3 (AI4)

Welcome Animation

Included in 2026.26 Only for HW4 (AI4)

Your Tesla now welcomes you with animations when turning on. To disable, go to Controls > Display > Welcome Animation.

Available on
Model 3 (AI4)

Traction Control Modes

Included in 2026.26 Only for HW4 (AI4)

Choose from three updated traction control modes: Auto for normal driving conditions, Slippery Surface for icy or wet roads, or Stuck Assist when stuck in snow, mud, or sand. The mode resets to Auto at the start of each drive. To select, go to Controls > Dynamics > Traction Control Mode.

Also in this build

Everything else included

3 items
Available on
Model X (Refresh) (AI3)Model S (Refresh) (AI3)Model Y (AI4)Model X (Refresh) (AI4)

Blind Spot Warning While Parked

Included in 2026.20.3

If you attempt to open a door while an approaching object is detected in your blind spot (for example, a bicyclist approaching from behind) a chime sounds, and your door will not open upon initial button press. Wait a short time and press the button a second time to override the warning.

Available on
Model X (Refresh) (AI3)Model S (Refresh) (AI3)Model Y (AI3)Model 3 (AI4)Model Y (AI4)Model X (Refresh) (AI4)Model 3 (AI3)

Dashcam Clip Encryption

Included in 2026.20

Dashcam clips are now encrypted for privacy when saved to your USB flash drive. Only your vehicle can view them. To decrypt clips, tap the padlock icon in the Dashcam app or visit dashcam.tesla.com. To disable encryption, go to Controls > Safety > Encrypt Dashcam Recordings.

Available on
Model X (Refresh) (AI3)Model 3 (AI3)Model S (Refresh) (AI3)Model Y (AI3)Model 3 (AI4)Model Y (AI4)Model X (Refresh) (AI4)

Parental Controls

Included in 2026.20

You can now block Browser, Theater, and Arcade from your Tesla by going to Controls > Safety > Parental Controls while in Park.

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