Tesla eyes Full Self-Driving v14 release amid navigation concerns
Tesla is set to release Full Self-Driving version 14 this week following a brief delay announced by CEO Elon Musk. The update promises significant enhancements over version 13, which Musk described as 'sentient.' However, users highlight persistent issues in navigation, highway lane usage, and parking that need addressing.
Tesla's Full Self-Driving (FSD) suite has transformed daily driving for many owners, but as version 14 approaches, certain flaws remain evident. Published on October 6, 2025, an analysis by Teslarati journalist Joey Klender details three key areas for improvement based on real-world testing.
First, navigation and routing often falter, particularly when departing Supercharger stations. In one instance, the system directed the vehicle to turn right out of a lot, leading to a traffic light with a 'No U-Turn' sign and an illegal maneuver to reach the highway. Klender overrode this by signaling left, avoiding the loop around a convenience store. Even after correction, FSD attempted to shift to the right lane prematurely, requiring manual intervention to stay left for highway access. 'To achieve Unsupervised Full Self-Driving, such as navigating out of a parking lot and taking the logical route, while also avoiding illegal maneuvers, is incredibly crucial,' Klender noted.
Second, on highways, FSD spends excessive time in the left lane, violating laws in all 50 U.S. states that reserve it for passing. In states like Pennsylvania, where Klender resides, cruising in the left lane is prohibited on multi-lane highways. During a 12-minute drive in 'Hurry' mode, the system ignored ample space in the right lane and passed slower vehicles at just 1-2 mph faster, disrupting traffic flow. Klender suggests a 'Preferred Highway Cruising Lane' option for users to select cruising lanes on two- or three-lane highways, emphasizing that passes should take no more than 5-10 seconds.
Third, parking precision lags without driver input. FSD frequently aligns the vehicle directly over lines separating spots, as seen upon arriving home or at destinations. While Autopark excels when manually selected—used daily by Klender—unassisted attempts yield poor results. 'With a lot of hype surrounding v14, Tesla has built up considerable anticipation among owners who want to see FSD perform the easy tasks well,' Klender wrote. 'As of now, I believe it does the harder things better than the easy things.' Musk's tease of drastic improvements in v14 raises hopes for resolving these issues soon.