Tesla CEO Elon Musk said that the company will release its latest Full Self-Driving (FSD) software version 14 on Monday, marking one of the most significant updates to the automaker’s autonomous driving technology this year.
Musk confirmed the release in a post on his social media platform early Saturday, noting that the rollout had been delayed due to a ‘last-minute bug’ but added that the extra time allowed Tesla engineers to ‘add a few more features.’
The announcement follows Musk’s earlier comments on September 25, when he said the new version would see an “early wide” release that week. It remains unclear whether all FSD users with Tesla’s Hardware 4.0 (HW4) will gain immediate access or if the update will initially be limited to select users, including Tesla influencers. Vehicles equipped with the previous Hardware 3.0 (HW3) will not receive the new version.
Musk also said that FSD v14.1 would arrive approximately two weeks later, followed by version 14.2 soon after, though he did not provide a revised schedule. In past remarks, Musk described version 14.2 as a major leap, claiming the car would feel “almost like a sentient being.”
Tesla’s earlier FSD v13 averaged about 230 miles per critical disengagement in urban settings, according to community trackers. The new version’s real-world performance will likely take several weeks to assess as users begin testing and sharing feedback.
Tesla continues to expand its ride-hailing pilot operations, often referred to as ‘robotaxis’, in Austin, Texas, and the San Francisco Bay Area. All vehicles in service still operate with human safety drivers, though Musk has suggested that driverless operations could become feasible by the end of the year.
Adding to the week’s developments, Tesla’s official account teased an upcoming announcement scheduled for Tuesday, posting a short video featuring a spinning wheel rim with the date ’10/7.’
Separately, Tesla faced regulatory scrutiny in California, where the state’s insurance commissioner reprimanded the company for failing to address policyholder complaints despite multiple warnings. The issue could lead to fines or the potential suspension of Tesla’s insurance license in the state if unresolved.
On the market front, Tesla’s stock (TSLA) reached a 2025 high of $470.75 on Thursday before reversing gains in a ‘sell-the-news’ reaction following record vehicle deliveries tied to now-expired U.S. tax credits. The stock ended the week down 2.4% at $429.83, though analysts note that investor optimism remains largely fueled by expectations around Tesla’s self-driving technology.
Market watchers suggest that a brief pullback could strengthen the stock’s technical base ahead of another attempt to test its December 2024 all-time high of $488.54.
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