2024.20.15 Release Notes: Tesla FSD 12.5.1

Tesla first started the global rollout of its software update 2024.20.15, featuring Full Self-Driving (FSD) 12.5.1 two days ago, and now we’re seeing a wide release according to Elon Musk.

2024.20.15 release notes detail that the city-streets driving stack is now a single end-to-end neural network, replacing over 300,000 lines of explicit C++ code. It includes improvements such as earlier and more natural lane change decisions, vision-only driver monitoring with sunglasses, and end-to-end highway driving capabilities. FSD will also be available on the Cybertruck (coming in mid-August).

The update includes Vision-Based Attention Monitoring, which relies on the cabin camera to determine driver attentiveness and provides warnings for inattention. The Autopilot Suspension feature ensures maximum safety by suspending use if improper usage is detected.

Additional features from previous versions are included in this update. Headlights now adapt for curves, Beach Buggy Racing 2 offers Supercharger Races, and various hot weather and security improvements have been made. The update also incorporates Full Self-Driving (Supervised), allowing the vehicle to drive almost anywhere under supervision, making lane changes and navigating around objects. This builds on prior updates that introduced features such as a trip progress bar, speed camera chime, and better route suggestions.

Check out the full 2024.20.15 release notes below (via Tessie):

FSD (Supervised) v12.5.1

  • Upgrades the city-streets driving stack to a single end-to-end neural network, replacing over 300k lines of explicit C++ code.
  • Earlier and more natural lane change decisions.
  • Vision-only driver monitoring with sunglasses.
  • End-to-end highway driving.
  • FSD available on Cybertruck.

Vision-Based Attention Monitoring

  • Relies on the cabin camera to determine driver attentiveness.
  • Provides warnings for inattention.
  • Warnings escalate with continuous inattention, leading to a Strikeout.

Autopilot Suspension

  • Suspends Autopilot features if improper usage is detected.
  • One Strikeout forgiven for each 7-day period without incidents.

Headlights Adapt for Curves

  • Headlights adapt for curves in the road ahead for greater visibility in low lighting.
  • Enable this feature in vehicle settings at Lights > Adaptive Headlights.

Beach Buggy Racing 2 – Supercharger Races

  • Compete in Beach Buggy Racing special races at Supercharger locations.
  • Set the fastest lap and compete on the leaderboard.

Hot Weather Improvements

  • Faster cabin cooldown.
  • Better HV Battery temperature regulation for enhanced Supercharger performance.

Security Improvements

  • Important security fixes and improvements.

Features from Previous Updates

FSD (Supervised) v12.3.6

  • Upgrades the city-streets driving stack to a single end-to-end neural network.
  • Makes lane changes, navigates around objects, and makes turns under supervision.

Visual Updates

  • Immersive full-screen vehicle controls when parked.
  • Large playback controls and quick access to Recents, Favorites, and Up Next in the media player.
  • Expandable Autopilot driving visualizations with a smaller map for trip guidance.

Audible

  • Access thousands of Audible Originals, audiobooks, and podcasts.
  • Sync playback between your device and Tesla.
  • Requires Premium Connectivity.

Spotify Queue and Playback Speed

  • Sync Spotify queue across vehicles and devices.
  • Adjust playback speed.

Preview of Sentry Mode Recordings

  • Preview a brief clip of Sentry Mode recordings on your phone.
  • Requires a USB with sufficient memory, Tesla app 4.31.5+ on iPhone, and Premium Connectivity.

Speed Camera Chime

  • Hear a chime when approaching a speed camera.
  • Requires Navigation > Speed Camera Chime to be turned on and Premium Connectivity.

Trip Progress Bar

  • Shows progress towards destination or next stop.
  • Reflects live traffic conditions with Online Routing turned on.
  • Requires Premium Connectivity.

Better Route Available

  • Displays faster route options at the top of the turn list.
  • Automatically reroutes unless declined.
  • Adjust suggestions in Navigation > Online Routing > Reroute to save.

Wiper Controls

  • Adjust wiper speed with the left scroll wheel.
  • Cycle through speeds with the wipers button.

Other Updates

  • Expand browser to full screen when parked.
  • Swipe to delete Sentry Mode recordings in the Dashcam app or Tesla app 4.32.0+.
  • Receive a notification when Valet Mode is on and vehicle is unlocked or shifted out of Park.
  • Updates for Vampire Survivors game in Arcade and Polytopia “Path of the Ocean.”

Security Improvements

  • Important security fixes and improvements.