FSD Check
Complementary to HW Check

Does this used Tesla actually have FSD?

HW Check tells you which computer is in the car. FSD Check tells you what that computer can run — and reminds you that a VIN is not a software receipt. Sit in the car. Open Controls → Software.

This is not Tesla’s new-car FSD transfer program. That program ended March 31, 2026. Used inventory is whatever is already on this VIN.

FSD checker

VIN is decoded for model year only. It cannot show whether FSD was purchased. Recall lookup is out of scope.

01

Computer first

HW4 can run full FSD v14.3 (Supervised). HW3 runs FSD v14 Lite. HW3 cannot do Unsupervised.

02

Package second

Look for “Full Self-Driving Capability — Included Package.” “Full Self-Driving Computer” is only the board.

03

VIN last, and barely

Optional VIN is a year estimate. It never proves FSD was purchased. Recall lookup is out of scope.

Used Tesla FSD guideHW3 FSD vs HW4How to check FSD in the carHW Check — Hardware 3 vs 4