After months of delays, Tesla’s preparing to release its Full Self-Driving Version 14 software next week. CEO Elon Musk announced the early wide release will begin rolling out to customers, with V14.1 following about two weeks later and V14.2 completing the rollout cycle.
Tesla’s Full Self-Driving V14 launches next week after months of delays, with phased rollout through V14.2
The update marks Tesla’s first major FSD advancement in 2025. The company blamed the delay on its focus on the Robotaxi program in Austin, Texas. Tesla originally planned to release V14 in September but pushed it back to year’s end.
Musk’s making bold claims about the software’s capabilities. He says V14.2 will feel “almost like it is sentient being.” Tesla’s team calls it the second biggest update after the V12 to V13 shift. Musk previously described V13 as feeling “alive” and has used terms like “mind-blowing” for past FSD updates.
The rollout won’t reach all Tesla owners at once. Hardware 4 vehicle owners will get the update first. Newer Model Y owners are expected to receive priority access. Cybertruck owners may need to wait longer. Hardware 3 owners remain stuck on FSD V12 with no clear path to V14. These older vehicle owners face extended wait times for the new software.
Tesla’s following its typical phased rollout approach. The company’s prioritizing customers who purchased FSD and own vehicles with Hardware 4. Access timing will vary based on hardware generation and purchase status.
The update includes technical improvements from Tesla’s Robotaxi development work. Tesla says V14 contains 10x parameter improvements over previous versions. These advances seek to reduce how often drivers need to take control of the vehicle. The software will also feature enhanced video processing capabilities, allowing for higher quality footage to support more accurate driving decisions.
Current FSD V13 achieves about 400 miles between critical interventions, according to available data. Recent updates showed some performance regressions in miles between disengagements. These metrics serve as the baseline for measuring V14’s improvements.
Tesla hasn’t released specific performance targets for V14. The company’s focusing on reducing intervention requirements and enhancing autonomous driving capabilities. The true test will come when drivers get their hands on the software and report real-world performance data. Meanwhile, the supercharger network now covers 99.98% of road trips possible in the US, reducing range anxiety for FSD users on long journeys.