Tesla-Owners beware: The latest software update could affect Dog Mode, which can lead to dangerous situations for your pets. According to reports, there are problems with the air conditioning and pet mode in some Tesla-models.
Dog Mode fails - temperature in Tesla rises rapidly
A Tesla-owner reported on Reddit that the Dog Mode in his Model Y suddenly failed at an outside temperature of 30 degrees Celsius. At the beginning, the interior had a pleasant temperature of 19 degrees, but within just 10 minutes the temperature rose to a dangerous 29 degrees. The air conditioning was also not working properly. The owner reported the problem to Tesla, and the investigation revealed a firmware problem with the dog mode.
Not all vehicles affected
The problem occurred after an update to firmware version 2024.20.1. According to Tesla this update was supposed to bring improvements to the air conditioning and other systems. Unfortunately, it had exactly the opposite effect in some vehicles.
Effects and measures
Tesla has asked affected owners not to use Dog Mode for the time being until the problem has been fixed. This malfunction is particularly worrying as Dog Mode is an important feature for many pet owners who want to leave their pets safely in the car.
Tesla Dog Mode: A review
Dog Mode was introduced in 2019 to protect pets from overheating in the car. A message on the central display informs passers-by that the air conditioning is on and the pet is safe. This feature has certainly avoided many misunderstandings and potentially dangerous situations.
Other problems with the air conditioning
The problems not only affect Dog Mode, but also other climate functions such as Camp Mode and "Keep Climate On". These modes are designed to keep the temperature in the vehicle constant while it is parked. In some cases, owners reported that the air conditioning did not work properly while driving.
Conclusion
The current problems with Dog Mode and the air conditioning system raise serious questions about the reliability of the latest Tesla-software. While Tesla has acknowledged the issues and is working to resolve them, owners should be cautious and not leave their pets unattended in the car until the problem is fully resolved.
