Tesla Cybertruck recalls

11 official safety recalls for the Tesla Cybertruck from NHTSA (United States), DVSA (United Kingdom) and the EU Safety Gate, newest first. Recall repairs are normally free at the maker’s dealers.

Whether your car is affected and still needs the repair depends on its VIN or registration. Check it on the official site for your country:

  1. Brake rotor stud holes may crack

    Reported April 21, 2026Model years 2024–2026NHTSA campaign 26V255000173 vehicles affected

    Cracks in the brake rotor stud holes may allow a stud to separate from the wheel hub, causing loss of vehicle control and increasing crash risk. Service will replace the front and rear brake rotors, hubs and lug nuts free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS
    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.

  2. Off-road light bar may detach

    Reported October 27, 2025Model years 2024NHTSA campaign 25V7350006,197 vehicles affected

    An incorrect primer may cause the light bar to loosen from the windshield and fall, creating a road hazard and increasing crash risk. Tesla Service will inspect it and install an additional mechanical attachment or replace it as necessary, free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    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.
    Consequence
    A detached light bar may fall, creating a road hazard for other vehicles and increasing the risk of a crash.
    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-25-90-001.

  3. Front parking lights may be too bright

    Reported October 14, 2025Model years 2024–2026NHTSA campaign 25V69900063,619 vehicles affected

    Vehicle controller software may make the front parking lights exceed the maximum light output, reducing other drivers' visibility and increasing crash risk. An over-the-air software update is available free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    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, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
    Consequence
    Parking lights that are too bright can reduce visibility of oncoming drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
    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.

  4. Light bar may detach

    Reported March 18, 2025Model years 2024–2025NHTSA campaign 25V17000046,096 vehicles affected

    The light bar may delaminate and detach from the vehicle, creating a road hazard and increasing crash risk. Tesla service will replace the cant rail assembly free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    STRUCTURE:BODY
    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.
    Notes
    Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 888-327-4236 (TTY 888-275-9171) or go to nhtsa.gov.

  5. Tire pressure warning light may not stay on

    Reported December 17, 2024Model years 2024NHTSA campaign 24V935000696,281 vehicles affected

    The tire pressure warning light may turn off between drives and fail to alert the driver to low tire pressure. Driving on improperly inflated tires increases crash risk. A software update is available over the air free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS
    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 Monitoring Systems."
    Consequence
    Driving with improperly inflated tires increases the risk of a crash.
    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.
    Notes
    Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

  6. Drive inverter may cut power to the wheels

    Reported November 5, 2024Model years 2024NHTSA campaign 24V8320002,431 vehicles affected

    A fault in the drive inverter may cause loss of drive power to the wheels, increasing the risk of a crash. Service will replace the drive inverter, free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:INVERTER
    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.
    Notes
    Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or go to nhtsa.gov.

  7. Rearview camera image may be delayed

    Reported September 26, 2024Model years 2024NHTSA campaign 24V71800027,185 vehicles affected

    The rearview camera image may appear late after shifting into reverse, reducing the driver's view behind the vehicle and increasing crash risk. An over-the-air software update is available free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE
    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.
    Notes
    Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

  8. Bed trim applique may loosen and detach

    Reported June 19, 2024Model years 2024NHTSA campaign 24V45700012,150 vehicles affected

    The bed trim applique may be improperly adhered and loosen, then detach and create a road hazard for following motorists. Service will apply adhesion promoter and tape or replace a missing applique as necessary, free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    STRUCTURE:BODY
    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.
    Notes
    Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

  9. Windshield wiper motor may fail

    Reported June 19, 2024Model years 2024NHTSA campaign 24V45600011,688 vehicles affected

    Excessive electrical current may cause the front wiper motor controller to fail, reducing visibility. Service will replace the wiper motor free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
    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.
    Notes
    Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

  10. Accelerator pedal pad may trap the pedal

    Reported April 17, 2024Model years 2024NHTSA campaign 24V2760003,878 vehicles affected

    The accelerator pedal pad may dislodge and become trapped by interior trim, causing unintended acceleration and increasing crash risk. Tesla service will repair or replace the accelerator pedal assembly free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
    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.
    Notes
    Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

  11. Brake warning lights may be too small

    Reported January 30, 2024Model years 2024NHTSA campaign 24V0510002,193,869 vehicles affected

    The instrument panel may display the Brake, Park and ABS warning lights in a font that is too small, making critical safety information difficult to read and increasing crash risk. An over-the-air software update is available free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
    Defect
    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."
    Consequence
    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.
    Remedy
    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.
    Notes
    Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Sources: NHTSA (US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration), DVSA (UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency) and the EU Safety Gate (European Commission) recall data. Each recall covers vehicles sold in that market; models sold elsewhere may differ.

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