"Tesla's approach to self-driving is significantly different than other companies as it only relies on cameras for operation. Tesla Vision was launched several years ago and completely axed any reliance the suite had on sensors, as CEO Elon Musk's strategy was unorthodox and went against the grain. However, it has proven to be effective, as Tesla still operates the most refined semi-autonomous driving suite in the United States."
"owners have complained about condensation or other debris accumulating here, which impacts FSD's availability during drives: Tesla has been working to confront this issue, and in classic fashion, it used a software update to work on resolving it. With the rollout of Full Self-Driving v14.1.3 and Software Version 2025.32.8.15, Tesla added a new feature that aims to clean the front camera efficiently without relying on the owner to do it manually."
Tesla uses a camera-only approach (Tesla Vision) for Full Self-Driving, removing reliance on sensors. Camera cleanliness is critical because dirt, condensation, or debris on the top windshield camera can reduce FSD availability. Owners reported condensation and debris affecting the important top windshield camera. Tesla introduced a software fix in Full Self-Driving v14.1.3 (Software Version 2025.32.8.15) that implements automatic narrow-field washing to rapidly and efficiently self-clean the front camera and optimize aerodynamic wash at higher vehicle speeds. The system will automatically clean the front windshield camera when visibility degrades, reducing the need for manual owner intervention.
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