Tesla China 2023.38.8, 2023.38.9 Update Release Notes

Tesla has released new software updates for the 2024 Model 3 refresh in China, enhancing security and adding several new features. The updates, versions 2023.38.8 (new Model 3) and 2023.38.9, have been distributed in batches to the vehicles, according to info shared by a reader with Tesla North.

These updates localized for China include updates to TeslaMic, which is only supported in the nation, for example.

Key features of the 2023.38.8 software update include:

• Fixing vulnerabilities in vehicle and machine file reading.
• Addressing a stack buffer overflow vulnerability.
• Improving the vehicle’s front collision warning with tactile feedback.
• Adding automatic emergency braking when reversing.
• Expanding voice command capabilities for navigation and media.
• Updating the entertainment system with new games.
• Introducing a trip progress bar.
• Supporting TeslaMic sound effects.
• Allowing window adjustments during software updates.
• Displaying half-screen lyrics during driving.
• Featuring a location sharing icon display and sharing options.
• Supporting rear passenger headphones.

The 2023.38.9 software update includes similar enhancements:

• Repairing car machine file vulnerabilities.
• Fixing stack buffer overflow issues.
• Improving forward collision warning with tactile feedback.
• Implementing automatic emergency braking for reverse driving.
• Introducing automatic assisted steering activated by the right control lever.
• Expanding voice command functions for navigation and media.
• Updating the entertainment system with new games.
• Adding a navigation schedule progress bar.
• Supporting TeslaMic sound effects.
• Enabling window adjustments during software updates.
• Supporting half-screen lyric display while driving.
• Featuring location sharing icon display and sharing options.

Outside of China, other Tesla users are also seeing the release of 2023.38.9, which includes a new option to enable ‘single pull’ for Autopilot on Model 3 and Model Y cars that have stalks.