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Recalls & complaints · NHTSA data

2026 Tesla Cybertruck recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2026 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns
2
Park-it warnings
0
Complaints
9
Latest campaign
Apr 22, 2026

Recall summary by component2

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h
ComponentCampaignsLatestCampaign IDs
Wheels1Apr 22, 2026
26V255000
Exterior lighting1Oct 15, 2025
25V699000

Safety recalls2

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
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).

Owner complaints by component9

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h
9Complaints filed
2Involving a crash
0Involving a fire
0Injuries reported
ComponentShareComplaints%CrashesFiresInjuries
Steering333000
Lane departure222000
Unknown or other222100
Power train222000
Electrical system222000
Suspension111000
Wheels111000
Forward collision avoidance111100
Structure111000

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

  • Lane departure

    “when this vehicle Lane avoidance assistance is on it is dangerous it does not allow you to keep the setting off it resets every time you get in the car and if you don't shut it off and you think it's off if you try to…”

    Filed 10/02/2026 · ODI 11768645
  • Suspension

    “See attached document for complaint.”

    Filed 09/18/2026 · ODI 11765268
  • Forward collision avoidance

    “Tesla FSD failed to measure an entrance correctly and scratched the left side of the truck. Affected left rear passenger door, left rear flares, left rocker panel.”

    Filed 09/07/2026 · ODI 11762551

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2026 Tesla Cybertruck recall questions

How many recalls does the 2026 Tesla Cybertruck have?

NHTSA lists 2 safety recall campaigns for the 2026 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 2026 Tesla Cybertruck?

Steering is the most-reported component, named in 3 complaints out of 9 filed with NHTSA (33%). 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 2026 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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