Tesla Confirms Update Issue for FSD V13.2.2; Fix Coming

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A member of Tesla’s AI development team, Kalena Brown, took to X to mention that an update is on its way for AI 4 vehicles on older FSD V13.2 builds.

It seems that Tesla has caught an issue that has been preventing vehicles from safely updating from FSD V13.2.2 to newer builds such as FSD V13.2.4 or V13.2.6.

The Bug

Tesla usually catches these issues early in testing, but sometimes, they make their way out into the wild, necessitating a stop to a rollout. In this case, the rollout was likely halted to prevent this issue from spreading to other vehicles.

There have been a lot of comments on social media that users haven’t seen an update since late December or early January. While that’s not completely abnormal, this update, version 2024.45.25.5 includes an issue that prevents it from being updated.

Please be patient! Found an issue specific to that update path, but fix is coming soon

Many folks on older builds also waiting and we're working hard to get everyone covered 🙂

— Kalena Brown (@KalenaKBrown) February 7, 2025

The Fix

Brown says that Tesla is aware of the issue and is working hard to get a build with the fix released soon. It may be a couple of weeks before it’s ready, but you can expect Tesla to roll this one out slowly to make sure the issue is addressed.

The issue appears to be specific to FSD V13.2.2, so anyone on another update should not be affected. Keep an eye out on our feeds - and we’ll let you know once the update is released.

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Tesla to Introduce New Paint Options for New Model Y in North America

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Tesla introduced the Refreshed Model Y in North America with just four colors - Stealth Grey, Pearl White Multi-Coat, Ultra Red, and Quicksilver. While those are likely some of the most popular colors - many have been asking - what about new color options?

Actually - what even happened to Deep Blue Metallic - one of the most popular Tesla color choices? Well, thanks to an interview between Tesla Owners Club Silicone Valley and some of Tesla’s vehicle engineers, we now have more details.

New Paint Options

More paint options are around the corner for the new Model Y, but they won’t be available just yet. In fact, they’ll likely be available once the Launch-Series wraps up - as those vehicles are shipping in May.

One of Tesla’s latest colors, Glacier Blue, debuted in the Asia-Pacific market, but for now, North America remains limited to a select set of options. Deep Blue Metallic continues to be one of Tesla’s most popular choices, and black is also a favorite, though it is currently unavailable for new Model Y orders.

In a recent interview, Tesla’s engineering team confirmed that new colors are already being developed. However, the key factor delaying their availability is production ramp-up. Just as scaling vehicle production takes time, expanding paint production capacity is a gradual process. Tesla is prioritizing a smooth production ramp before adding more color options to the lineup.

New Color Hints

The engineering team also mentioned that if you “put two and two together” while browsing the website, it will be pretty evident which colors are coming. This suggests that the new colors will not be completely new but will be colors that are available on other models or in other regions. The primary candidates are Glacier Blue, which is available in Asia, and Deep Blue Metallic and Black, which are available for the now, last-gen Model Y.

It seems like once production ramps up, Tesla will be ready to introduce some new paint options. Maybe they’ll introduce them alongside the expected refreshed Model Y Performance? If you’re in the market for a paint option that isn’t available in North America just yet - it could be best just to wait a few months.

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Tesla Increases Price of Model S and Model X; Adds Incentives

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Tesla vehicle prices always fluctuate for a variety of reasons, including demand, currency adjustments, production, and other reasons. However, out of the blue, Tesla has now raised the price for the Model X and Model S in North America and Europe.

Price Changes

The Model X recently hit one of its lowest prices, with the Long Range variant priced at $79,990—just below the federal EV tax credit threshold. This meant eligible buyers could claim an additional $7,500 rebate, making it an even more attractive deal.

Now, it’s a double blow: Tesla has increased the Long Range Model X price to $84,990, pushing it above the tax credit limit. As a result, some buyers could see an effective price hike of $12,500, making the vehicle significantly more expensive.

The Model X Plaid sees even more of an increase, with it going from $89,990 to $99,990. The increases aren’t just in the U.S., but also affect Canada and most of Europe as well. Just two weeks ago, Canada raised their vehicle prices of the Model S and X by $4,000 CAD to account for currency fluctuations.

Here are the price changes before taking into account any tax rebates or taxes.

American Price Changes

Canadian Price Changes

European Price Changes

Free Supercharging & Premium Connectivity

Although these price changes are disappointing for anyone in the market, Tesla is adding a few incentives. Every Model S and Model X now come with Lifetime Free Supercharging, something Tesla was previously going away from to prevent Supercharger congestion.

Tesla is also including free Premium Connectivity, which normally costs $10/month or $99/year. So there are certainly some savings to be had by buying the now more expensive model.

It’s worth noting that even with free Supercharging, owners are not exempt from congestion or idle fees. Those fees are there to prevent drivers from blocking Superchargers for extended periods of time, so they apply to everyone.

Why the Price Adjustment

It’s not clear where this change is coming from. The Model S and Model X have dwindling sales, partly due to the Model 3 and Model Y offering more of the features that used to be exclusive to the Model S/X, like ventilated seats. However, the Cybertruck is likely also causing sales to dip for the Model X, as they’re both larger vehicles.

All Model S and Model X vehicles are produced in Fremont, California, so the price increase outside of the U.S. isn’t as surprising since Tesla likely wants to fill demand in the U.S. first, where it’s cheaper for them to get cars to their final destination.

With Tesla selling just 84,133 Model S, Model X, and Cybertruck vehicles in all of 2024, it’s certainly possible that Tesla is planning to phase these vehicles out to reduce logistics and make room for new models at their existing factories. For comparison, Tesla sold 1.7 million Model 3 and Model Y vehicles in 2024.

As Tesla sales slump in January, we’ll have to see how these new prices affect sales.

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