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Recalls & complaints · NHTSA data

2025 Tesla Cybertruck recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2025 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns
3
Park-it warnings
0
Complaints
24
Latest campaign
Apr 22, 2026

Recall summary by component3

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h
ComponentCampaignsLatestCampaign IDs
Wheels1Apr 22, 2026
Exterior lighting1Oct 15, 2025
Structure1Mar 18, 2025

Safety recalls3

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h
0Park-it warnings
0Fixable over the air
Apr 22, 2026Latest campaign
Apr 22, 202626V255000

Wheels: lugs/nuts/bolts/studs

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

DetailsHide details for campaign 26V255000
What's wrong
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.
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.
Campaign
NHTSA 26V255000 · Apr 22, 2026
Oct 15, 202525V699000

Exterior lighting

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

DetailsHide details for campaign 25V699000
What's wrong
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.
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.
Campaign
NHTSA 25V699000 · Oct 15, 2025
Mar 18, 202525V170000

Structure: body

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

DetailsHide details for campaign 25V170000
What's wrong
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.
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.
Campaign
NHTSA 25V170000 · Mar 18, 2025
To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Tesla recall lookup. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer (federal law; see limits).

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Owner complaints by component24

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h
24Complaints filed
2Involving a crash
0Involving a fire
2Injuries reported
ComponentShareComplaints%CrashesFiresInjuries
Electrical system625001
Forward collision avoidance521100
Lane departure521101
Seats313000
Structure313000
Steering313101
Suspension28000
Service brakes28101
Seat belts28000
Unknown or other28000
Wheels14000
Vehicle speed control14000
Air bags14000
Power train14000
Visibility/wiper14000

An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number.

Latest reports

  • Seats

    “I own a 2025 Tesla Cybertruck AWD. The fixed lower rail beneath the front passenger seat has two exposed openings.”

    Filed 09/07/2026 · ODI 11762622
  • Suspension

    “I am submitting this complaint regarding two serious safety-related failures with my Tesla Cybertruck: a braking-system malfunction and a rear suspension/subframe failure at approximately 12,500 miles.”

    Filed 08/21/2026 · ODI 11758503
  • Wheels

    “My 2025 Tesla AWD Cybertruck's rear driver 20" wheel came loose, creating a loud banging noise. The wheel nuts on 2 of the studs worked finger-loose, and one of the studs broke off the hub.”

    Filed 07/16/2026 · ODI 11750853

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2025 Tesla Cybertruck recall questions

How many recalls does the 2025 Tesla Cybertruck have?

NHTSA lists 3 safety recall campaigns for the 2025 Tesla Cybertruck. The most recent, 26V255000 (reported April 22, 2026), concerns wheels. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What is the most common complaint about the 2025 Tesla Cybertruck?

Electrical system is the most-reported component, named in 6 complaints out of 24 filed with NHTSA (25%). Across all complaints, owners reported 2 crashs and 0 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2025 Tesla Cybertruck?

Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Tesla recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Tesla dealer.

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