NHTSA lists 174 complaints for the 2024 Tesla Cybertruck, 23 of them mention a crash and 2 mention a fire. 13 complaints mention an injury, with 19 injuries and 6 deaths reported.
Data build 2026-10-09.
NHTSA lists this vehicle as TESLA CYBERTRUCK.
Recalls
See new recalls and investigations this week.
11 recalls. Showing the latest 10 of 11.
Date: 2026-04-21. Systems: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, WHEELS.
Defect: 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.
Consequence: Wheel stud separation can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: 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.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2025-10-27. Systems: EXTERIOR LIGHTING.
Defect: 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. (excerpt)
Consequence: A detached light bar may fall, creating a road hazard for other vehicles and increasing the risk of a crash. (excerpt)
Remedy: 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-25-9 (excerpt)
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2025-10-14. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, EXTERIOR LIGHTING.
Defect: 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 (excerpt)
Consequence: Parking lights that are too bright can reduce visibility of oncoming drivers, increasing the risk of a crash. (excerpt)
Remedy: 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. (excerpt)
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2025-03-18. Systems: STRUCTURE.
Defect: Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Cybertruck vehicles. The light bar can delaminate and detach from the vehicle.
Consequence: A detached light bar can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: 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.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2024-12-17. Systems: TIRES.
Defect: 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 Monit (excerpt)
Consequence: Driving with improperly inflated tires increases the risk of a crash. (excerpt)
Remedy: 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. (excerpt)
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2024-11-05. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
Defect: 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.
Consequence: A loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: 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.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2024-09-26. Systems: BACK OVER PREVENTION.
Defect: 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."
Consequence: A delayed rearview image reduces the driver's view of what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: 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.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2024-06-19. Systems: STRUCTURE.
Defect: Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2024 Cybertruck vehicles. The trunk bed trim sail applique could have been improperly adhered and can loosen.
Consequence: A loose applique can detach from the vehicle, creating a road hazard for following motorists and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: 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.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2024-06-19. Systems: VISIBILITY.
Defect: Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2024 Cybertruck vehicles. Excessive electrical current can cause the front windshield wiper motor controller to fail.
Consequence: Windshield wiper failure can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: 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.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2024-04-17. Systems: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL.
Defect: 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.
Consequence: A trapped accelerator pedal can cause the vehicle to accelerate unintentionally, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: 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.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Investigations
4 investigations; 3 open.
EA26002
Opened: 2026-03-18. Closed: Not listed.
FSD Collisions in Reduced Roadway Visibility Conditions
The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) is opening this Engineering Analysis to evaluate Teslaa s Full Self Driving Beta and Full Self Driving (Supervised) (collectively, FSD) degradation detection system. The focus of this investigation will be to assess the systema s ability, when encountering reduced roadway visibility conditions, to detect degradation and alert the driver with sufficient t
Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
Linked campaign numbers: None listed.
PE25012
Opened: 2025-10-07. Closed: Not listed.
Traffic safety violations while Full Self Driving ("FSD") is engaged
The Office of Defects Investigation (a ODIa ) is opening this Preliminary Evaluation (PE) to assess the scope, frequency, and potential safety consequences of FSD executing driving maneuvers that constitute trai? c safety violations. This investigation concerns versions of FSD that Tesla has labeled as "FSD (Supervised)" and "FSD (Beta)." Tesla characterizes FSD as an SAE Level 2 partial automat
Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
Linked campaign numbers: None listed.
PE24031
Opened: 2024-10-17. Closed: 2026-03-18.
FSD Collisions in Reduced Roadway Visibility Conditions
On October 17, 2024, NHTSAa s Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened a Preliminary Evaluation (PE24031) of Teslaa s Full Self Driving Beta and Full Self Driving (Supervised) (collectively, FSD) to assess: the ability of the FSD system to detect and respond appropriately to reduced roadway visibility conditions; whether any other FSD crashes had occurred under degraded roadway visibility co
Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
Linked campaign numbers: None listed.
RQ24009
Opened: 2024-04-25. Closed: Not listed.
Recall 23V838 Remedy Effectiveness
The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) is opening a Recall Query to assess the remedy adequacy of Recall 23V838. On December 12, 2023, Tesla filed a Defect Information Report (Recall 23V838) applicable to all Tesla models produced and equipped with any version of its Autopilot system, which Tesla described as an SAE Level 2 (L2) Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS). Autopilot is the simulta
Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
Linked campaign numbers: None listed.
Manufacturer communications
55 manufacturer communications.
Communications by system| System | Count |
|---|
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 28 |
|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 8 |
|---|
| STRUCTURE | 8 |
|---|
| POWER TRAIN | 7 |
|---|
| STEERING | 3 |
|---|
| EQUIPMENT | 1 |
|---|
11030614
Date: 2026-03-26. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: POWER TRAIN.
On certain Cybertruck vehicles, the halfshaft bolts may lose torque, which may cause a loud grinding noise if the hub and axle facespline teeth become unseated and damaged. If axle grinding noise is present before starting this bulletin, replace the hub, halfshaft, and halfshaft bolt on the impacted
11028090
Date: 2026-01-21. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: POWER TRAIN.
On certain Cybertruck vehicles, the halfshaft bolts may lose torque, which may cause a loud grinding noise if the hub and axle facespline teeth become unseated and damaged. Replace all 4 halfshaft bolts and run a Double Pedal Torque Test to confirm the hub and halfshaft facespline teeth are properly
11026874
Date: 2025-12-08. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
On certain Cybertruck vehicles, the AC junction box to fast charge contactor HV harness might have a poor crimp connection, which may cause increased resistance and localized heating in the harness. If the ancillary cover is removed for other procedures, replace the AC junction box to fast charge co
11025857
Date: 2025-11-17. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: STRUCTURE.
On some Cybertruck vehicles, the adhesive in top edge and/or center reinforcement bracket of the tailgate might delaminate, which may cause noise, vibration, and harshness (NVH). Inspect the vehicle for symptoms related to the condition. If symptoms are present, rework or replace the tailgate assemb
11014770
Date: 2025-02-25. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: STRUCTURE.
On some Cybertruck vehicles, when the tonneau cover is closed, the tonneau slat water management channel is exposed, which under certain environmental conditions, may cause excessive water to enter the cargo bed.
11014771
Date: 2025-02-25. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
On certain Cybertruck vehicles, the left body controller's printed circuit board was misaligned with its heatsink, which may cause the board to crack when the enclosure is closed. This may lead to a graceful power-off event.
11012222
Date: 2024-12-23. Type: Over The Air. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
Tesla identified a manufacturing flaw in certain Cybertruck vehicles. Driving range and performance can be impacted by this high voltage battery issue. Tesla is replacing high voltage batteries for impacted vehicles free of charge.
11012220
Date: 2024-12-06. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
On certain Cybertruck vehicles, the HV battery ancillary harness may have been improperly routed, which might strain the harness branches and/or connectors between the High Voltage Controller (HVC) and Battery Management Boards (BMBs), potentially preventing HVC and BMB communication through one of
11009779
Date: 2024-10-04. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: POWER TRAIN.
Certain Dual Motor Cybertruck vehicles are equipped with a Rear Drive Unit (RDU) with an internal component that does not meet Tesla specifications.
11009780
Date: 2024-10-04. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: POWER TRAIN.
Certain Dual Motor Cybertruck vehicles are equipped with a Rear Drive Unit (RDU) inverter with an internal component that does not meet Tesla specifications.