Autopilot
3 article(s) on «Autopilot». Sorted by severity — most severe first.
Tesla windshield replacement: OEM vs Pilkington, AGC, XYG, Fuyao — ADAS calibration and cost (2026)
A Tesla windshield isn't just glass — it carries the Autopilot camera unit, humidity/temperature sensor, and camera and wiper heating. Which brand to choose (OEM Tesla vs Pilkington vs AGC vs XYG vs Fuyao), why aftermarket Fuyao/XYG can cause Autopilot 'Camera obstructed' issues, the mandatory ADAS calibration after replacement, and typical cost.
Tesla phantom braking explained: HW3 vs HW4 triggers, settings to change, NHTSA status (2026)
Why your Tesla brakes hard for nothing on an empty road: known triggers on HW3 Vision-only and HW4, what to disable in Autopilot settings, how to report it so Tesla logs it, and where the NHTSA PE22-002 investigation stands in 2026 (758+ complaints, still in Preliminary Evaluation).
Autopilot generations (AP1 → AP4.1): what you have and what's different
Key differences in cameras/processors/capabilities, with production dates. AP1 (09.2014+) → AP2 (10.2016+) → AP2.5 (2017) → AP3 (2019) → AP4/4.1 (2023+).