Interesting how a software update can make a car less safe without any option for the owner to go back.
Sadly we see such things more and more. For example a 3 year old TV looses apps such as Netflix or Skype which where specifically advertised on the box.
To me, it's difficult to believe this is legal. Compare with: FCC Certification. If you change something that could affect the 'intentional emitters' in your product, you need to re-certify!
There ought to be an option to 'stay' at any 'version' you want. Only permit bug fixes. You know, LTS....
It’s not legal in Australia at least. It would make you eligible for a full refund no matter how old the product is. I’ve used this law to return various things that got software updates that removed or significantly changed advertised features.
Doing it with a car is a whole different level though. I’m pretty sure it’d still fall under the same laws but returning cars is very tricky even when you have a legal reason.
There is no rollback but you can stay at whatever version you want. No bugfixes either though, although that's similar to other manufacturers.
Tesla software updates have in general been good with some setbacks. So the model still seems definitely better than what the industry usually does. A rollback option would be nice as this update shows. It would also give them some extra data on what people actually think of the updates.
Hard disagree on that one. In 2 years of driving this car the updates have been a clear net positive. Even this update with the botched UI included a new automatic seat heating feature that's a benefit. I definitely have criticisms of their UX, particularly around a few features that are used while driving, but they still have by far the best infotainment in the industry and keep improving it.
After an update, my vizo tv started going to a hub so they can show me ads... if it doesn't receive signal for 10 seconds... I would never have bought it as a computer monitor if that had been the case at time of purchase. Even when using it as a tv, that has to be infuriating.
Sadly we see such things more and more. For example a 3 year old TV looses apps such as Netflix or Skype which where specifically advertised on the box.