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2024 Tesla Cybertruck problems & recalls

NHTSA has issued 11 recalls covering the 2024 Tesla Cybertruck and owners have filed 175 complaints. The most-reported area is electrical system (55 complaints). 2 complaints describe a fire and 23 complaints describe a crash.

Other model years:20262025
Recalls
11
Complaints
175
Crash reports
23
Fire reports
2
Injuries
19

Recalls (11)

Apr 22, 2026#26V255000

Wheels › Lugs/nuts/bolts/studs

Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2024-2026 Cybertruck vehicles equipped with 18-inch steel wheels. The brake rotor stud holes may crack and allow the stud to separate from the wheel hub.

Risk: Wheel stud separation can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Tesla Service will replace the front and rear brake rotors, hubs, and lug nuts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 20, 2026. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-26-33-003.

Oct 28, 2025#25V735000

Exterior lighting

Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2024 Cybertruck vehicles equipped with a service-installed off-road light bar accessory. An incorrect surface primer may have been used to attach the lightbar to the windshield, causing the light bar to loosen and detach.

Risk: A detached light bar may fall, creating a road hazard for other vehicles and increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Tesla Service will inspect the light bar and install an additional mechanical attachment or replace the light bar using tape to adhere the light bar to the windshield as well as an additional mechanical attachment as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 9, 2026. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-25-90-001.

Oct 15, 2025#25V699000

Exterior lighting

Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2024-2026 Cybertruck vehicles operating software prior to 2025.38.3. The vehicle controller software may cause the front parking lights to be too bright and exceed the maximum light output, adversely affecting the vision of other drivers. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

Risk: Parking lights that are too bright can reduce visibility of oncoming drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Tesla released an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 12, 2025. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-25-00-008.

Mar 18, 2025#25V170000

Structure › Body

Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Cybertruck vehicles. The light bar can delaminate and detach from the vehicle.

Risk: A detached light bar can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Tesla service will replace the cant rail assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 19, 2025. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-25-10-001.

Dec 17, 2024#24V935000Over-the-air fix

Tires › Pressure monitoring and regulating systems

Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2024 Cybertruck, 2017-2025 Model 3, and 2020-2025 Model Y vehicles. The tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) warning light may not remain illuminated between drive cycles, failing to warn the driver of low tire pressure. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 138, "Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems."

Risk: Driving with improperly inflated tires increases the risk of a crash.

Fix: Tesla released an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 15, 2025. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-24-00-018.

Nov 5, 2024#24V832000

Electrical system › Propulsion system › Inverter

Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2024 Cybertruck vehicles. A fault in the drive inverter may cause a loss of drive power to the wheels.

Risk: A loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.

Fix: Tesla service will replace the drive inverter, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 4, 2025. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-24-40-009.

Sep 26, 2024#24V718000Over-the-air fix

Back over prevention › Software

Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2024 Cybertruck vehicles. The rearview camera image may be delayed after shifting into reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."

Risk: A delayed rearview image reduces the driver's view of what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Tesla released an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 25, 2024. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-24-00-016.

Jun 19, 2024#24V457000

Structure › Body

Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2024 Cybertruck vehicles. The trunk bed trim sail applique could have been improperly adhered and can loosen.

Risk: A loose applique can detach from the vehicle, creating a road hazard for following motorists and increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Tesla service will apply adhesion promoter and pressure sensitive tape or replace missing applique as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 18, 2024. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-24-12-006.

Jun 19, 2024#24V456000

Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer › Motor

Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2024 Cybertruck vehicles. Excessive electrical current can cause the front windshield wiper motor controller to fail.

Risk: Windshield wiper failure can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Tesla service will replace the wiper motor, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 1, 2024. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-24-17-006.

Apr 17, 2024#24V276000

Vehicle speed control › Accelerator pedal

Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2024 Cybertruck vehicles. The accelerator pedal pad may dislodge and cause the pedal to become trapped by the interior trim.

Risk: A trapped accelerator pedal can cause the vehicle to accelerate unintentionally, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Tesla service will replace or repair the accelerator pedal assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 18, 2024. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-24-33-003.

Jan 30, 2024#24V051000Over-the-air fix

Electrical system › Instrument cluster/panel

Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2012-2023 Model S, 2016-2024 Model X, 2017-2023 Model 3, 2019-2024 Model Y, and 2024 Cybertruck vehicles. An incorrect font size is displayed on the instrument panel for the Brake, Park, and Antilock Brake System (ABS) warning lights. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 105, "Hydraulic and Electric Brake Systems" and 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems."

Risk: Warning lights with a smaller font size can make critical safety information on the instrument panel difficult to read, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Tesla began releasing an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-24-00-003.

Owner complaints (175)

What owners reported to NHTSA, by component. One complaint can name several components.

  • Electrical system55
  • Structure36
  • Unknown or other31
  • Forward collision avoidance21
  • Visibility/wiper17
  • Steering16
  • Power train16
  • Exterior lighting12
  • Lane departure12
  • Vehicle speed control10
  • Service brakes8
  • Fuel/propulsion system6

Complaints over time

Apr 2024: 2 complaintsMay 2024: 4 complaintsJun 2024: 2 complaintsJul 2024: 1 complaintAug 2024: 3 complaintsSep 2024: 3 complaintsOct 2024: 1 complaintNov 2024: 3 complaintsDec 2024: 8 complaintsJan 2025: 3 complaintsFeb 2025: 7 complaintsMar 2025: 6 complaintsApr 2025: 6 complaintsMay 2025: 10 complaintsJun 2025: 9 complaintsJul 2025: 5 complaintsAug 2025: 5 complaintsSep 2025: 2 complaintsOct 2025: 9 complaintsNov 2025: 0 complaintsDec 2025: 5 complaintsJan 2026: 5 complaintsFeb 2026: 5 complaintsMar 2026: 8 complaintsApr 2026: 12 complaintsMay 2026: 27 complaintsJun 2026: 7 complaintsJul 2026: 9 complaintsAug 2026: 1 complaintSep 2026: 6 complaintsOct 2026: 1 complaint20252026
Complaints filed per month. Peak: 27 in May 2026. Hover a bar for its count.
Complaints filed per month
MonthComplaints
Apr 20242
May 20244
Jun 20242
Jul 20241
Aug 20243
Sep 20243
Oct 20241
Nov 20243
Dec 20248
Jan 20253
Feb 20257
Mar 20256
Apr 20256
May 202510
Jun 20259
Jul 20255
Aug 20255
Sep 20252
Oct 20259
Nov 20250
Dec 20255
Jan 20265
Feb 20265
Mar 20268
Apr 202612
May 202627
Jun 20267
Jul 20269
Aug 20261
Sep 20266
Oct 20261

Recent owner reports

Oct 8, 2026Visibility/wiper, Forward collision avoidance

Today, I nearly ran someone over, and felt the need to send this feedback, as I never saw a person in my A-pillar blindspot. I was driving manually, making a left-hand turn, and never saw the man pictured below. He walked perfectly as to be obscured by my A-Pillar the entire time. I caught a flash of him sprinting out of the way in my driver’s side window as I nearly ran him over. (I am working on a road-capture mobile application that happened to be running on my phone in the center of my windshield at the time, resulting in this image. This mount was not obscuring my vision, nor that of FS…

Sep 29, 2026Steering⚠ Crash

The contact owns a 2024 Tesla Cybertruck. The contact stated that while driving 25 MPH, the steering wheel became unresponsive, and the vehicle crash into eight vehicles parked along the side of the road. The contact attempted to turn the steering wheel away from the vehicles but was unable to regain control of the vehicle because the steering wheel was firm. Following the crash, the vehicle was towed to a dealer and then to a body shop. The contact instructed the body shop not to perform any repairs because until the vehicle was thoroughly diagnosed. However, the body shop was unable to perfo…

Sep 28, 2026Electrical system

The contact owns a 2024 Tesla Cybertruck. The contact stated that while driving 20 MPH with the autopilot feature engaged the vehicle failed to stop at a stop sign. The contact manually intervened and stopped the vehicle. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 11,818.

Sep 28, 2026Steering, Electrical system, Air bags

While driving on a highway with Full Self-Driving engaged, I approached an exit and applied steering input to take control. I expected the system to disengage and the Cybertruck to follow my steering input. The vehicle did not respond in the manner I expected and left the paved roadway, entering a grass field. To my knowledge, it did not strike another vehicle, guardrail, tree, or structure. The airbags nevertheless deployed, and a collision event was indicated. I cannot determine from my observations what triggered the restraint system or whether contact with the ground or another condition p…

Sep 17, 2026Power train, Unknown or other

I am submitting a formal complaint regarding my recent experience with Tesla service, involving repeated failed repair attempts, inaccurate representations that the vehicle was ready for pickup, and unprofessional conduct by the service manager, Kris. I initially brought my vehicle in for service due to a critical error. After being notified that the vehicle was ready for pickup, I arrived and discovered a fluid leak underneath the vehicle. The vehicle had to be taken back in for further inspection, resulting in a wasted trip. I was later notified again that the vehicle was ready. I returned…

Sep 10, 2026Unknown or other

Component AffectedComponent Name: Electrical System / Engine Cooling / Climate ControlSpecific Part: Front grille/louver assembly and HVAC condenserComplaint The front grille and louver area of the Tesla Cybertruck features an inadequate design that fails to protect critical cooling components from ordinary road conditions. The wide openings allow predictable road debris to easily enter the front end, causing direct impact damage and structural failure to the HVAC condenser. Tesla corporate communications acknowledge this vulnerability occurs but classify the resulting damage strictly as an "o…

Sep 2, 2026Structure

The left sail applique was nearly disconnected from the vehicle, so I removed it the rest of the way manually before it could fly off while driving at speed. The right one is still a little loose, but doesn't seem to be in danger of flying off. The model number stamped into the piece that came off indicates that it was replaced during recall work in Nov 2024 as part of Safety recall 24V-457, however because work had been done on the tonneau cover by Tesla in Jun 2026, I believe it exacerbated the problem causing the part to detach enough to be dangerous. They did not mention the problem to me…

Aug 2, 2026Electrical system, Exterior lighting

On XXX at approximately 5:15 AM, I was driving my 2024 Tesla Cybertruck (VIN [XXX], ~47,300 miles) on an interstate trip to [XXX] with Full Self-Driving (Supervised) engaged. I heard a loud pop from the front of the vehicle, immediately followed by an alert stating the left front turn signal was malfunctioning and that I needed to take over control. FSD disengaged and I was forced to manually drive in pre-dawn darkness with a failed turn signal until the next charging stop. The fault then behaved intermittently: it cleared on its own, returned, cleared again, and I resumed FSD for much of the…

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Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recall and complaint records, updated Oct 11, 2026. Complaints are owner reports and are not verified by NHTSA. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.