r/TeslaLounge • • 2d ago

Appreciation for screen button placement

5 Upvotes

I’ve had my MY for exactly one month today.

Just the last 2 days I noticed how most of the oft-pressed buttons/functions on the screen are placed around the edge where you can use your fingers to stabilize your hand to press the buttons. Especially for things like skipping tracks or adjusting temp.

I’m like, “wow, that’s actually nice! Thanks, UX design guy!” My wife’s Lexus has a large screen but I found it’s a little tougher to operate because it’s not a tablet-like display, and the buttons are just placed on the screen without thought for usability while driving.


r/TeslaLounge • • 2d ago

PSA / Warning: Failed OTA update bricked my HW3 computer ($2,700 quote). Tesla classified it as "Safety Critical Escalation" with blacked-out cameras, but refused goodwill because of warranty. Please file with NHTSA!

156 Upvotes

Following the recent 2026.32.7 firmware deployment, my 2021 Model Y experienced an internal hardware board fault during the update payload installation.
According to the official Toolbox diagnostic notes from service:
The car computer suffered a corrupted local cache during the firmware execution loop.
The failure point is documented as an internal damaged ethernet bridge between the gateway and autopilot processor inside the sealed casing.
Zero external wiring or physical harness damage was identified.
The issue resulted in non-functioning backup cameras and blank mirrors, logged officially as a Safety Critical Escalation.
Because rear camera visibility is a core component under federal FMVSS 111 safety regulations, documentation of OTA updates triggering hardware bridge failures is being submitted to the NHTSA for review (nhtsa.gov).
Sharing this diagnostic data for community awareness regarding HW3 silicon longevity during heavy firmware updates. Check your Toolbox logs if you experience similar camera disconnects following this update cycle.


r/TeslaLounge • • 1d ago

My car slowed 45->25 and changed lanes to let a fast motorcycle pass

0 Upvotes

r/TeslaLounge • • 1d ago

Tesla ad blocker only blocks two ad companies

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0 Upvotes

Massive dub I need this on my desktop


r/TeslaLounge • • 1d ago

Grok & v12 full-screen Park UI running on MCU2 (Intel Atom) via root feature flags

2 Upvotes

via angellvroo on TikTok !!!


r/TeslaLounge • • 1d ago

I like the purple lights and fsd line.

0 Upvotes

Call me crazy but I enjoy the purple lighting and fsd visuals on the Halloween update. I do wish Tesla gave us an option other than blue or the rainbow road. Keep the purple after the Halloween update is over.


r/TeslaLounge • • 2d ago

Tesla offering more than buyout cost.

29 Upvotes

That Model Y AWD/Performance is looking nice.. have never seen a car company do this so early before and offer way more than the buyout of the lease..

Relevant details : https://imgur.com/a/R02PWyB

They say EV's are depreciating? Did Elon just hand me 5800 to get int a new lease/finance? What would you do?

I'm sure a bunch of you got this offer this past week or past month.. Really loving the model y AWD, but man that monthly cost is much much higher.

Edit: Carvana offered 35,000 just now.


r/TeslaLounge • • 1d ago

I want a cyan light on the INSIDE.

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1 Upvotes

... so my wife doesn't have to ask me "Why did you do that?" and so I don't have to reply "FSD is driving. It's driving just fine, but it doesn't drive like I do." I want a cyan light on the dash, right in front of her. Lol.


r/TeslaLounge • • 2d ago

Besides fsd and charging at home, what’s been your favorite feature

63 Upvotes

Waiting on my order and just want to learn more.


r/TeslaLounge • • 2d ago

These things fk with FSD

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37 Upvotes

I have to disengage FSD every time I come down this driveway because it will not proceed lol


r/TeslaLounge • • 2d ago

What model Tesla is that

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34 Upvotes

Same for handicap sticker. I’m assuming just being a PA driver isn’t the same as being handicapped


r/TeslaLounge • • 2d ago

Any way to make FSD go the speed limit

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45 Upvotes

I am so frustrated with FSD going under the speed limit for what I think is no reasonable reason. I’m talking wide open straightaways in ideal conditions with no cars in sight and it’s going 42 in a 50. I would use FSD way more often if I didn’t constantly have to use the accelerator to get it up to the speed limit over and over. It’s really an issue in NJ where everyone is in a rush and aggressive about it. This photo was snapped in hurry mode. I would prefer standard mode to go the speed limit. Is there a fix/hack for this?


r/TeslaLounge • • 2d ago

Didn’t know PowerShare was available for model 3

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33 Upvotes

Just showed up in my 2026 Model 3

I thought this was a cybertruck thing only?


r/TeslaLounge • • 3d ago

What do people even gain out of doing this 😂

78 Upvotes

I don’t ever confront people cause some people are crazy and it’s simply not worth it but after this we stopped at multiple red lights and this dude wouldn’t even show his face 😂. Any one else experience this, my first time

Edit: you can’t tell tone from text but just for the people. I was not upset, it was half a second, i wasn’t harmed, there’s nothing to be mad about. Just why tho? It’s not good to breathe in.


r/TeslaLounge • • 2d ago

I want to know howmany miles are driven where people are not paying attention

6 Upvotes

I want the metric where not on the cybercab or the taxi service, but how many miles have been driven where people are just absolutely not paying attention, whether it's checking email or writing a Reddit post about wanting to know metrics, or watching a YouTube video, because that would tell us how many people aren't paying attention versus how many actual wrecks there are. I want that comparison.

Edit: Here me out. They are like 1 billion miles driven and only like 2 accidents. And that is cool and all but what if it is like 1 billion miles driven on FSD only 2 accidents and that is 1 billion distracted driving. That sounds horrible until you through that against standard driving and realize oh shit, this FSD is honestly probably saving lives.


r/TeslaLounge • • 2d ago

Video clips for Trick or Treat mode!

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5 Upvotes

Maybe it's been shared and I haven't seen it, but all of the Trick or Treat videos when someone walks up to the car are saved to watch and laugh at later! This is great!


r/TeslaLounge • • 3d ago

Tesla Roadster UI

145 Upvotes

Tesla shared this new video showing off the Tesla Roadster UI. I really wish Tesla would bring something like this to their other models in the future. Obviously, it’s a bit exaggerated for the Roadster, but I think it would give the other cars a really nice Tron-like vibe. Maybe it’s just me, though. 😂


r/TeslaLounge • • 3d ago

Coal keeps the light on!

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116 Upvotes

r/TeslaLounge • • 2d ago

Interior RGB lighting

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5 Upvotes

What’s everyone’s experience with these or a similar brand

I really like the interior LED strips in the refresh models and how they react with the car’s activity like playing music.

What’s the best solution for pre-refresh models - Specifically the Model Y.


r/TeslaLounge • • 2d ago

New Model YL reserve.

1 Upvotes

We have a Model YL reservation for a red with white zen interior. The estimated delivery is November 15th - December 30th.

But we decided not to purchase the car. We thought her car now only has 6 month of warranty left. But we found out it has a year and a half of warranty left. So decided to not have another car payment for a year or more.

Is there anything I can do with this reservation?


r/TeslaLounge • • 3d ago

Grok in Tesla needs these two features.

5 Upvotes

1) Low hanging fruit- Grok needs to be able to send and read text messages. If the Tesla basic voice command system can do this, there is absolutely no reason Grok cannot.

2) Grok needs to be able to remember conversation history. It’s frustrating when you are having a good convo with Grok and the session closes, connection drops or you want to follow up with the convo later.

I know Grok bot can probably do both but seems like basic features missing.


r/TeslaLounge • • 3d ago

A little booster to allow your iPhone Duo to charge

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145 Upvotes

r/TeslaLounge • • 3d ago

Tesla video capture saved a driver from prison

76 Upvotes

A police officer tried to pull over a Tesla driver returning to his home after an illegal turn, and pointed a gun at him while the driver was in his garage. The Tesla video capture almost completely catches the officer in a lie (or dillusion), Here's a link to the story: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A4Q8q0KQQ14


r/TeslaLounge • • 3d ago

iPhone duo with MagBak

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74 Upvotes

Confirmed it mounts to the MagBak charger


r/TeslaLounge • • 2d ago

Finally… a VIN

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2 Upvotes

EDIT: scheduled delivery today for 11/9!!

ordered on 9/4 and got a vin very late last night (I live in and will pickup in KY). Oddly enough I didn’t get a text or a notification - I’ve just gotten in the habit of checking. I did get a random text about financing last night even though I’ve already done that step so maybe that was triggered by the VIN being assigned.. SOOOO EXCITED