Tesla 2025.20 and 2025.2.8: How They're Related
A quick note on version numbering: Tesla's version numbers follow a YEAR.WEEK.REVISION format. So:
- 2025.2.8 — Released in week 2 of 2025, revision 8
- 2025.20.6 — Released in week 20 of 2025, revision 6
These are distinct releases several months apart. This guide covers both since owners frequently search for them together.
Tesla 2025.2.8 — What Changed
2025.2.8 was a focused release that landed in early 2025.
Autopilot refinements
Minor improvements to lane centering on curved highway sections, with several owners noting the system felt more confident holding the center of the lane rather than drifting toward lane edges in mild curves.
Climate system update
An improvement to how the climate system responds after phone-key entry — the cabin conditioning now begins slightly earlier than in previous versions.
Charging UI update
The charging screen received a minor layout update, making the charge limit slider more accessible and displaying estimated time-to-charge more prominently.
Bug fixes in 2025.2.8
- Fixed a rare issue where the backup camera would show a brief black screen on initial engagement
- Resolved a bug where Sentry Mode alert notifications were delayed by several minutes in some configurations
- Improved stability for third-party Bluetooth device connections
2025.2.8 status change note: Some owners reported their update status showed "Downloading" for longer than typical — this was related to a larger-than-average update package size. No action required.
Tesla 2025.20.6 — What Changed
2025.20.6 arrived in week 20 of 2025 and included more substantial feature additions.
FSD and Autopilot improvements
Owners using FSD noted improved behavior at four-way stop intersections — the car more consistently yielded and proceeded in the correct order rather than waiting excessively. Highway lane changes in Navigate on Autopilot were also smoother.
Garage door integration
HomeLink improvements addressed a long-standing issue where the garage door would fail to trigger on the first attempt when approaching at low speed. The detection radius was slightly expanded and the trigger timing was adjusted.
Navigation improvements
- Charging stop ETAs are now more accurate, accounting for real-world charging speeds
- The navigation map now shows real-time Supercharger stall availability as colored indicators (green/yellow/red)
Bug fixes in 2025.20.6
- Resolved an issue where the audio system would briefly cut out when transitioning between media sources
- Fixed a bug causing the seat heater controls to reset to off position after certain sleep/wake cycles
- Improved horn response time
- Resolved a rare touchscreen freeze during navigation rerouting on some older Model S/X units
Which Vehicles Received 2025.20.6?
Tesla's rollout prioritized Model 3 and Model Y vehicles with recent software update history. Cybertruck received 2025.20.6 on a slightly delayed timeline due to its larger update package. Model S and X vehicles with older MCU1 or MCU2 hardware do not receive all features in every update.
How to Check for and Install Tesla Updates
- From the touchscreen: Controls → Software
- Tap the version number to manually check for available updates
- If an update is available, schedule it for a time your car will be parked and ideally plugged in
- Updates typically take 20–45 minutes and require the car to be stationary
If you're on 2025.2.8 and haven't received 2025.20.x: This is normal — Tesla stages updates over weeks. Keep your car connected to Wi-Fi and the update will arrive.
For the most recent update, see our 2025.38 changelog.
Owner Reports: 2025.20.6
Most Praised
The garage door fix was widely praised — a long-reported frustration that 2025.20 addressed directly. Multiple owners noted it working reliably for the first time in several versions.
Most Noted
FSD intersection handling improvements were real but incremental. Owners who use FSD daily in cities saw improvement; owners who primarily use it on highways noticed less change.
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Last updated: March 2026 | Covers 2025.2.8 and 2025.20.6
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