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2024 Tesla Cybertruck
The problems owners report. The recalls to check. The evidence behind each.
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- Owner complaints
- 178
- Received Apr 2024 to Oct 2026
Owner reports
Most reported problems
- 1Windshield wipers work intermittently or fail11 complaints · 6.2% of this vehicle’s complaints
- 2Power steering cuts out while driving7 complaints · 3.9% of this vehicle’s complaints
- 3Glass shatters or cracks without impact6 complaints · 3.4% of this vehicle’s complaints
Official NHTSA records
Recalls to check
- Recall #26V255000Tesla, 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.
- Recall #25V735000Tesla, 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.
BrakeNews signals
Flagged complaint patterns
Unusual complaint patterns with no matched recall yet. A flag does not mean a recall will happen.
No problems currently meet BrakeNews’s flagging criteria. This is not a safety rating.
How flags are identifiedComplaint counts reflect reports submitted to NHTSA, not failure rates or a reliability ranking. Reported in these complaints: 23 crashes, 2 fires, 19 people injured, 6 deaths.
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Where do owners report problems?
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Engine & powertrain
Brakes
No problems in this category meet this page’s listing criteria. This does not establish that the system is free of problems.
Electrical & lights
Airbags, belts & seats
Steering, suspension & tires
Body, doors & glass
Driver assistance
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Complaint history
When NHTSA received these reports. Changes in reporting alone do not establish a change in failure rates.
Show as a table
| Month | Complaints |
|---|---|
| April 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 4 |
| June 2024 | 2 |
| July 2024 | 1 |
| August 2024 | 3 |
| September 2024 | 3 |
| October 2024 | 1 |
| November 2024 | 3 |
| December 2024 | 8 |
| January 2025 | 3 |
| February 2025 | 7 |
| March 2025 | 6 |
| April 2025 | 6 |
| May 2025 | 10 |
| June 2025 | 9 |
| July 2025 | 5 |
| August 2025 | 5 |
| September 2025 | 2 |
| October 2025 | 9 |
| November 2025 | 0 |
| December 2025 | 5 |
| January 2026 | 5 |
| February 2026 | 5 |
| March 2026 | 8 |
| April 2026 | 12 |
| May 2026 | 27 |
| June 2026 | 7 |
| July 2026 | 9 |
| August 2026 | 1 |
| September 2026 | 6 |
| October 2026 | 4 |
| Total | 178 |
Problems owners report
Listed groups have at least 3 complaints. The page includes the 20 largest groups plus any additional flagged groups; some complaints are not assigned to a group.
| Problem | Complaints | Share | Share ratio | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Windshield wipers work intermittently or fail | 11 | 6.2% | 14.4× | NHTSA recall #24V456000 |
| Power steering cuts out while driving | 7 | 3.9% | 1.9× | |
| Glass shatters or cracks without impact | 6 | 3.4% | 1.1× | |
| Air conditioner blows hot air or fails | 6 | 3.4% | 7.9× | |
| Rear door latch fails to open or close | 4 | 2.3% | 1.3× | |
| Airbags fail to deploy in crashes | 4 | 2.3% | 1.7× | |
| Headlights dim or fail at night | 4 | 2.3% | 1.8× | |
| Unintended acceleration despite braking | 4 | 2.3% | 0.8× | NHTSA recall #24V276000 |
| Battery drains and dies when parked | 4 | 2.3% | 2.7× | |
| Steering wheel shakes violently at highway speed | 3 | 1.7% | 2.9× |
AI groups complaints by meaning; the groups are approximate. Share ratio compares the problem’s share of this vehicle’s complaints with its share on other vehicles over the last 24 months (shown from 3 recent complaints). A 2× ratio means twice the complaint share, not twice the failure risk. Flags mark unusual shares or recent surges after an AI review of the complaint content. “First signal” does not mean the pattern has persisted continuously.How recall estimates are calculated.
Recalls
NHTSA recall #26V255000April 21, 2026173 vehicles affected
service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor; wheels: lugs/nuts/bolts/studs
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.
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.
NHTSA recall #25V735000October 27, 20256,197 vehicles affected
exterior lighting
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.
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.
NHTSA recall #25V699000October 14, 202563,619 vehicles affected
electrical system: software; exterior lighting
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."
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.
NHTSA recall #25V170000March 18, 202546,096 vehicles affected
structure: body
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Cybertruck vehicles. The light bar can delaminate and detach from the vehicle.
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.
NHTSA recall #24V935000December 17, 2024696,281 vehicles affected
tires: pressure monitoring and regulating systems
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."
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.
NHTSA recall #24V832000November 5, 20242,431 vehicles affected
electrical system: propulsion system: inverter
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.
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.
NHTSA recall #24V718000September 26, 202427,185 vehicles affected
back over prevention: software
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."
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.
NHTSA recall #24V456000June 19, 202411,688 vehicles affected
visibility: windshield wiper/washer: motor
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2024 Cybertruck vehicles. Excessive electrical current can cause the front windshield wiper motor controller to fail.
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.
NHTSA recall #24V457000June 19, 202412,150 vehicles affected
structure: body
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2024 Cybertruck vehicles. The trunk bed trim sail applique could have been improperly adhered and can loosen.
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.
NHTSA recall #24V276000April 17, 20243,878 vehicles affected
vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal
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.
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.
NHTSA recall #24V051000January 30, 20242,193,869 vehicles affected
electrical system: instrument cluster/panel
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."
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.
Other model years
- 2024
- 2025 26
About this data
NHTSA complaints and recalls through October 2026. Complaints are counted once each, however many components they name. Original complaints are on NHTSA's page for the 2024 Tesla Cybertruck.
Problem groups are formed by AI and may be approximate. BrakeNews flags unusual complaint patterns; they are not official defect findings. Investigation reports are written and checked by AI, with no human review. Owner reports do not establish that a defect exists.
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