Tesla regularly releases software updates to fix issues and add new features, and the latest version brings some interesting changes. As reported by Not a Tesla App, the automaker is adjusting the vehicle's penalties for distracted drivers while updating other systems. Tesla released this update on September 24, and owners can now download it over-the-air.
Software Update 2025.32.100 includes multiple revisions, most notably adjustments to the “violation grace period” mechanism. Tesla drivers using Autopilot or Full Self-Driving (FSD) features will accumulate “violation records” for distracted driving. When a driver accumulates 5 violation records via in-vehicle cameras, or 3 violations without camera monitoring, the relevant features will be temporarily disabled. This update reduces the retention period for violation records from 7 days to 3.5 days. Tesla states this adjustment aims to encourage drivers to improve their attention levels in preparation for the upcoming FSD 14 release—which will relax certain driver monitoring system restrictions.
Tesla has also optimized the Summon Standby feature to reduce energy consumption. The system will now automatically deactivate between midnight and 6 a.m., or after the vehicle has been parked for more than 24 hours. Users can still instantly activate and use the feature via the Tesla app.
Other updates include reminding users how to activate and use the Grok AI assistant in vehicles equipped with this feature. Another notable change involves the driver drowsiness detection system—it now no longer advises drivers to take a break but instead recommends activating the full self-driving function.
The rearview camera system now displays FSD visualizations, replacing the more basic imagery from the Autopilot system. This system now provides a more detailed view of the vehicle's surroundings, including smaller obstacles such as curbs.
