Tesla has released its long-awaited Full Self-Driving software update, FSD V14.1, to a limited group of early users after months of delays. The update began rolling out overnight on October 6 to select vehicles running the 2025.32.8.5 firmware.
A Delayed Release
Originally expected to be released as FSD V14, the update arrived instead as a point revision, suggesting additional refinement was needed before release. It marks Tesla’s first substantial FSD update since the 13.2.9 build in May, despite earlier statements from the company about incorporating robotaxi-related features into its broader software.
New Parking Memory Feature
V14.1 doesn’t represent a leap to full autonomous driving, but it introduces several new capabilities. The system can now learn a driver’s preferred parking locations, such as a driveway or garage, and adjust its behavior accordingly.
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A New ‘Sloth’ Mode
The update also adds a “Sloth” mode option for drivers who prefer a more conservative driving style, reducing speed and softening lane change behavior compared to the system’s standard settings.
Improvements to Real-World Handling
Tesla says the update also improves the system’s ability to handle real-world obstacles such as blocked roads and debris in the roadway, aiming for driving behavior that feels less rigid and more naturally responsive to changing conditions.
Still Short of Full Autonomy
While Tesla’s broader robotaxi ambitions remain unrealized, this update represents incremental progress toward that goal, with the company continuing to refine its driver-assistance software ahead of any future fully autonomous rollout.