2023-09 Changes to Electric Liftgate Closing Feature with Tesla App Version 4.24.5
Dear Valued Customers,
We regret to inform you that after updating your Tesla App to version 4.24.5, the feature to close the aftermarket electric frunk and electric tailgate will no longer function as it used to.
In the past, Tesla app would send an API request whenever the frunk/trunk control button is pressed on the app. However, since 4.24.5, they no longer send any signal to the car unless the frunk/trunk is in a closed status.
📱 What Can You Do?
If you require the liftgate closing feature, we recommend using a third-party app that retains this function.
We appreciate your patience and understanding as we navigate this unexpected change. Rest assured, we are committed to providing you with a seamless experience, and we’ll update you as soon as we have a fix.
Thank you for your continued support.
Best Regards,
EVOffer Team
2023-09-08
Latest Update:
The much-awaited frunk closing feature is back in the latest Tesla App update, version 4.27.5. This update marks the return of the feature that had been temporarily suspended since early September.
For those who’ve missed the convenience of remotely closing your Tesla’s electric frunk, this update is for you. We understand how important these features are to your daily Tesla experience, and we’re thrilled to bring them back to you. You can now close the frunk with Tesla official App under “Controls”.
Thank you for your patience and continued support. We’re committed to continually enhancing your Tesla experience with each update. Enjoy the convenience of the restored frunk closing feature!
EVOffer Team
2023-12-16
4 comments
Leith Harwood
Does this affect all frunk series? Mine still seems to be working on the 4.24.5 app
Glenn
Could it be a bug related to adding Siri Shortcuts? Or could it in fact be intentional?
It does however seem like the widget is working for closing as well? I might be wrong though.
Albert
Just updated the Tesla app to the latest version 4.25.5 and the close function is still not available. However, using the iOS Tesla widget does work somehow as per Glenn’s comment above.
Reuben
Please add me to the mailing list, so I see the updates.
I am able to get the frunk to close with the widget – the shortcut widget on the iPhone…