Tesla HW3 Computers Are Overheating on FSD V14 Lite

The thermal issue hits older Hardware 3-equipped Teslas running Tesla's newest Full Self-Driving build.

Tesla's Hardware 3 computers are overheating while running FSD V14 Lite, the company's latest Full Self-Driving release.

What Happened

A report from Not A Tesla App says HW3 computers are overheating on FSD V14 Lite. The issue centers on the older hardware platform running the newest version of Tesla's self-driving software.

Why It Matters

For owners of Hardware 3-equipped Teslas, this raises questions about how reliably the new FSD build runs on aging hardware as Tesla keeps advancing its autonomy software. Details on the scope of the problem and any fix have not yet been reported.

The Bottom Line

HW3 computers overheating on FSD V14 Lite is a developing story. Affected owners will be watching for how Tesla addresses thermal performance on older hardware running newer software.

Sources

โ† All TeslaBytes news

โšก Test drive or buy a Tesla

Order through our referral link for 3 months of Full Self-Driving free (or $400 off Tesla solar), or book a free demo drive first โ€” straight from Tesla, at no extra cost to you.

Referral perks & demo drives are offered by Tesla and change periodically (current as of 2026) โ€” confirm the live offer at checkout.

Tesla owner essentials

Popular add-ons owners grab first โ€” curated picks on Amazon.

As an Amazon Associate, TeslaBytes earns from qualifying purchases. Prices and availability shown on Amazon.