Tesla removes Autopilot name in update 2026.2.9, rebrands systems
Tesla updates software, renames Autopilot to Self-Driving
Tesla removes Autopilot name in update 2026.2.9, rebrands systems
Tesla's update 2026.2.9 removes Autopilot from the interface, renaming features like Navigate on Autosteer. Learn about the cosmetic changes and regulatory reasons.
2026-03-03T02:30:23+03:00
2026-03-03T02:30:23+03:00
2026-03-03T02:30:23+03:00
Tesla has begun rolling out update 2026.2.9, which formally removes the Autopilot name from the vehicle interface. This change is purely cosmetic and does not affect the functionality of the driver-assistance systems.The Navigate on Autopilot feature is now called Navigate on Autosteer, and the hardware unit previously known as the FSD Computer has been officially renamed the AI Computer. In the main menu, the Autopilot section has been replaced with Self-Driving, though some sub-menus still contain the old terminology, including Full Self-Driving and FSD (Supervised).This rebranding comes amid regulatory pressure. The California DMV had previously accused Tesla of misleading advertising regarding its Autopilot and Full Self-Driving systems. To avoid the risk of a temporary sales ban, the company adjusted its marketing strategy and removed Autopilot from the configuration of new vehicles, leaving only basic adaptive cruise control.Additionally, Tesla is unifying its software platform: FSD v14 is now the standard for subscribers and has, for the first time, entered the 2026.2 update branch. This move helps synchronize the vehicle fleet and accelerate development of a fully autonomous mode that does not require driver supervision.The shift in terminology reflects Tesla's broader repositioning as an AI company focused on robotics and neural network technologies.
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Tesla updates software, renames Autopilot to Self-Driving
Tesla's update 2026.2.9 removes Autopilot from the interface, renaming features like Navigate on Autosteer. Learn about the cosmetic changes and regulatory reasons.
Michael Powers, Editor
Tesla has begun rolling out update 2026.2.9, which formally removes the Autopilot name from the vehicle interface. This change is purely cosmetic and does not affect the functionality of the driver-assistance systems.
The Navigate on Autopilot feature is now called Navigate on Autosteer, and the hardware unit previously known as the FSD Computer has been officially renamed the AI Computer. In the main menu, the Autopilot section has been replaced with Self-Driving, though some sub-menus still contain the old terminology, including Full Self-Driving and FSD (Supervised).
This rebranding comes amid regulatory pressure. The California DMV had previously accused Tesla of misleading advertising regarding its Autopilot and Full Self-Driving systems. To avoid the risk of a temporary sales ban, the company adjusted its marketing strategy and removed Autopilot from the configuration of new vehicles, leaving only basic adaptive cruise control.
Additionally, Tesla is unifying its software platform: FSD v14 is now the standard for subscribers and has, for the first time, entered the 2026.2 update branch. This move helps synchronize the vehicle fleet and accelerate development of a fully autonomous mode that does not require driver supervision.
The shift in terminology reflects Tesla's broader repositioning as an AI company focused on robotics and neural network technologies.
