Tesla has introduced a groundbreaking feature to enhance nighttime driving safety for its vehicles in the United States and Canada. The company announced the rollout of advanced adaptive headlights as part of the 2025 Spring Update (version 2025.14), now available for Tesla models equipped with matrix LED headlights.
These adaptive headlights boast small LED pixels that can turn on and off individually to optimize driver visibility and prevent glare for other road users. This innovative technology allows the headlights to dynamically adjust by selectively dimming specific pixels, ensuring maximum visibility for the driver while reducing glare for oncoming traffic and cyclists. External cameras are used to detect other road users, enabling precise control over the light beam.
The adaptive headlights feature is available on select Tesla models equipped with matrix LED headlights, including the Model S (refreshed models, 2021-2025), Model 3 (new and legacy models), Model X (refreshed models, 2021-2025), and Model Y (new and legacy models). However, the Cybertruck does not support this feature due to hardware limitations.
Tesla owners can easily check if their vehicle supports adaptive headlights by navigating to the vehicle’s control menu. If the feature is available, a toggle will appear under Controls > Lights > Adaptive Headlights on the driver display. This option is automatically enabled for compatible vehicles after installing the Spring Update.
In addition to the adaptive headlights feature, the 2025 Spring Update includes other enhancements such as B-pillar camera recordings for Sentry Mode and Dashcam, custom trunk and frunk height settings based on location for Model Y and Cybertruck, re-enabled 12-volt and USB power when the vehicle is locked, and navigation improvements including an “Avoid Highways” toggle.
The Spring Update began rolling out on April 14, 2025, bringing these exciting new features to Tesla owners. Have you received Tesla’s Spring Update yet? Stay tuned for more updates and enhancements from Tesla as they continue to revolutionize the automotive industry with cutting-edge technology.