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Aug 3, 2026
Tesla FSD v14 Lite linked to rising HW3 computer failures, owners report
Tesla owners report that Full Self-Driving v14 Lite is causing Autopilot computers in Hardware 3 vehicles to overheat, leading to disengagements and even hardware failures. The update, pushed to wide release in July, stresses the older AI3 computer, raising liability concerns for Tesla as it already faces replacement obligations for 4 million HW3 cars.
Sarah Mitchell