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2025 Tesla Cybertruck recalls & problems

The 2025 Tesla Cybertruck has 3 safety recalls and 26 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is forward collision avoidance (7 complaints).

Recalls3safety recalls
Complaints26filed by owners
Crashes · fires2 · 0reported in complaints
NHTSA overall5 ★crash-test stars
2025 Tesla Cybertruck in an NHTSA crash test
NHTSA crash test

Safety recalls

Service brakes, hydraulicApr 21, 2026

Foundation components › Disc › Rotor

Recall 26V255000173 vehicles

Problem
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.

Components: Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Disc › Rotor; Wheels › Lugs/nuts/bolts/studs

Exterior lightingOct 14, 2025

Exterior lighting

Recall 25V69900063,619 vehicles

Problem
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.

Components: Exterior lighting; Electrical system › Software

StructureMar 18, 2025

Body

Recall 25V17000046,096 vehiclesopened after NHTSA action (ODI)

Problem
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.

Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. A recall listed here may already have been fixed on a particular car: enter its 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls.

Crash test ratings

2025 TESLA CYBERTRUCK (ALL VARIANTS) PU/CC AWD

Overall★★★★★
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side crash★★★★★
Rollover★★★★★
Rollover risk12.4%

Forward collision warning: Standard · Lane departure warning: Standard

2025 Tesla Cybertruck (All Variants) PU/CC AWD Early Release

Overall★★★★★
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side crash★★★★★
Rollover★★★★★
Rollover risk12.4%

Forward collision warning: Standard · Lane departure warning: Standard

2025 Tesla Cybertruck NHTSA side crash test
NHTSA side barrier crash test
2025 Tesla Cybertruck NHTSA side pole crash test
NHTSA side pole crash test

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (New Car Assessment Program). Ratings are comparable only between vehicles of similar size and weight, and ratings from 2011 on use tougher tests than earlier years. Photos: NHTSA.

Range & efficiency

Cybertruck Long Range EV

335mi range
Efficiency40.9 kWh/100 mi
MPGe city / hwy / comb93 / 72 / 82
Charge time (240 V)12 h

Automatic (A1) · Rear-Wheel Drive · about $900/year to charge

Cybertruck AWD EV

325mi range
Efficiency42.9 kWh/100 mi
MPGe city / hwy / comb85 / 72 / 79
Charge time (240 V)11.7 h

Automatic (A1) · All-Wheel Drive · about $950/year to charge

Cybertruck Long Range (20in Cyber wheels) EV

335mi range
Efficiency43.4 kWh/100 mi
MPGe city / hwy / comb89 / 67 / 78
Charge time (240 V)12 h

Automatic (A1) · Rear-Wheel Drive · about $1,000/year to charge

EPA estimates from fueleconomy.gov for each engine and transmission sold. Annual cost is the EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year at its current fuel and electricity price assumptions. Your results will vary.

What owners report

Problem areaComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesTypical mileage*
Forward collision avoidanceAdaptive cruise control; Automatic emergency braking7100—
Electrical systemAdas › Autonomous/self driving7001—
Lane departureAssist; Warning6101—
Steering3101—
StructureBody3000—
Seats3000—
Suspension3000—
Seat belts2000—
Unknown or other2000—
Visibility/wiper2000—
Service brakes2101—
Power train1000—

*Median odometer reading when the problem happened, where owners gave one. One complaint can name several problem areas.

Recent owner complaints

Owner complaints are submitted to NHTSA by the public and are not verified. Shown as filed (NHTSA removes personal details); long reports are shortened.

NHTSA defect investigations