Tesla's FSD Struggles with Multi-Story Carpark Navigation, Highlighting Need for Software Improvements

August 30, 2025
Tesla's FSD Struggles with Multi-Story Carpark Navigation, Highlighting Need for Software Improvements
  • During the test, the vehicle successfully navigated out of the multi-story carpark, including turning corners and reversing, although it initially made an incorrect turn that highlighted areas for improvement.

  • The FSD system managed to exit the carpark and ascend an on-ramp to the first level, but hesitated at a steep ramp at the top, requiring manual intervention for better visibility.

  • The test revealed that while the vehicle can handle basic navigation, there is a need for software enhancements, especially in ramp handling, parking recognition, and vertical navigation awareness.

  • Tesla's FSD system was tested in a multi-story carpark at Albury's Commercial Club, which has 16 Superchargers on the first floor, to evaluate its navigation capabilities.

  • Initially, the vehicle could not automatically enter the carpark and was parked on street-side parking before being manually driven into the lot.

  • Specifically, improvements are needed in recognizing parking spots in multi-level structures, handling ramps more effectively, and understanding the vertical (Z-axis) environment.

  • The vehicle did not automatically park at a designated bay at the Supercharger location, instead entering free roam mode, indicating limitations in destination-specific parking recognition.

  • The navigation system appears to rely on 2D coordinates rather than 3D mapping, which could be improved to increase accuracy within multi-story environments.

  • Tesla's FSD demonstrated effective detection of vehicles, pedestrians, and obstacles, but requires increased confidence and better understanding of vertical navigation within multi-level structures.

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