Tesla's FSD Struggles with Multi-Story Carpark Navigation, Highlighting Need for Software Improvements
August 30, 2025
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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techAU • Aug 30, 2025
Can Tesla’s FSD navigate a multi-story carpark?