Tesla Full Self-Driving v14.3.5 Shows Improved Awareness But Struggles With Parking
The update demonstrates more courteous driving behavior but users report significant parking issues in early testing.
Tesla has begun rolling out Full Self-Driving (Supervised) v14.3.5, and early testers are reporting a mixed first look at the new version after roughly 50 miles of use.
What Happened
Initial testing of FSD v14.3.5 suggests the update is more aware of its surroundings and operates in a more courteous manner toward other drivers compared to previous releases. In one instance documented by testers, the system recognized a Flagger Force work truck placing signage at the corner of a right-hand turn, slowed down appropriately, and took the turn wide without issue. Another example showed v14.3.5 backing up for a semi truck making a wide turn—an action testers described as courteous rather than strictly necessary. User Mike P shared clips demonstrating similar behavior when FSD entered a narrow alley, detected oncoming traffic, reversed to make space, recognized the other vehicle was parking, and then re-entered the alley. However, several users reported significant parking difficulties with v14.3.5, including David Moss describing three poor parking attempts in 23 minutes, including parking on a ramp and perpendicular to street parking spots. Speed Profile adjustments also appear inconsistent, requiring frequent manual changes to achieve desired travel speeds—a complaint that carried over from v14.3.4.
Why It Matters
For current FSD users, the mixed early impressions highlight that version updates can bring meaningful improvements in some areas while introducing regressions in others. The enhanced situational awareness and courtesy toward other road users could translate to smoother interactions with construction vehicles, large trucks, and tight traffic situations. Conversely, parking struggles represent a step backward for owners who rely on FSD for low-speed maneuvers in parking lots or urban environments. Speed Profile inconsistency remains an open issue that affects highway driving comfort and efficiency.
The Bottom Line
FSD v14.3.5 appears to prioritize improved road awareness and courteous driving behavior over parking performance, at least in early testing. Owners should expect refinements in how the system handles complex traffic scenarios while being aware of documented parking deficiencies until Tesla addresses them in a future update.
