Tesla has updated its U.S. configurator, removing the Autosteer function from the driver assistance package for new Model 3 and Model Y vehicles. Autosteer, which handles lane keeping, is a core component of the Autopilot suite. Now, at the final ordering stage, only Traffic Aware Cruise Control (TACC) is listed as an available feature. TACC manages acceleration and braking in response to surrounding traffic.

This move follows Tesla's earlier decision in October to exclude Autosteer from the Standard versions of the Model 3 and Model Y. However, current configurator data shows Autosteer is no longer displayed even for more expensive trims, including the $59,130 Performance model.

Simultaneously, Tesla is offering a 30-day trial of its Full Self-Driving (FSD) capability. The company continues to shift its strategy for selling driver aids: rather than including a standard set of features, it now encourages buyers toward an FSD subscription. This subscription is set to cost $99 per month starting in February, with prices expected to rise as the system's capabilities improve.

The change has already sparked negative reactions on social media. Users point out that the lack of lane-keeping makes Tesla less competitive. For context, even a Toyota Corolla LE in the U.S., priced under $25,000 for the 2026 model year, includes lane centering as a standard feature in its base version.