2024 Tesla Cybertruck problems, complaints & recalls

Updated from NHTSA data · How we count

Owners have filed 175 complaints with NHTSA about the 2024 Tesla Cybertruck, most often about electrical system. There are 11 recalls for this model year.

Complaints
175
Recalls
11
Crashes
23
Fires
2
Injuries
19
Median mileage
6,000 mi
at time of problem

Key facts

  • Electrical System is the most-reported problem area, named in 55 of 175 complaints (31%).
  • Body & Structure (37) and driver assistance & safety tech (28) follow.
  • Half of the complaints that list mileage happened before 6,000 mi.
  • Owners reported 23 crashes, 2 fires and 19 injuries.
  • The 2024 Tesla Cybertruck has 11 recalls on file.
  • NHTSA has opened 4 defect investigations covering this vehicle.
  • It has the most serious complaint record of all 3 Tesla Cybertruck model years we track.

2024 Tesla Cybertruck problems by category

  • Electrical System · 2 crashes
    55 complaints
  • Body & Structure · 2 crashes
    37 complaints
  • Other / Unknown · 6 crashes
    31 complaints
  • 28 complaints
  • Visibility & Wipers
    18 complaints
  • Transmission & Drivetrain
    16 complaints
  • Steering · 6 crashes
    16 complaints
  • Lighting · 1 crash
    12 complaints
  • Acceleration & Cruise Control · 5 crashes
    10 complaints
  • Wheels & Tires · 3 crashes
    8 complaints
  • Brakes · 1 crash
    8 complaints
  • Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion
    6 complaints
  • Suspension
    3 complaints
  • Seats & Seat Belts
    2 complaints
  • Engine
    2 complaints
  • Airbags · 1 crash
    2 complaints

A complaint can mention more than one problem area, so categories add up to more than the total.

Most-reported components

Component (as filed with NHTSA)Complaints
Electrical system51
Unknown or other31
Structure:body24
Visibility/wiper17
Power train16
Steering15
Exterior lighting12
Forward collision avoidance: adaptive cruise control12

When problems happen (mileage)

10Under 10k510k–30k30k–60k60k–100k100k–150k150k+
Mileage at the time of the problem, for 2024 Tesla Cybertruck complaints that list mileage.

2024 Tesla Cybertruck recalls (11)

  • Recall 26V255000Apr 21, 2026173 vehicles
    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.

    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.

  • Recall 25V735000Oct 27, 20256,197 vehicles
    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.

    Risk: 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.

  • Recall 25V699000Oct 14, 202563,619 vehicles
    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."

    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.

  • Recall 25V170000Mar 18, 202546,096 vehicles
    STRUCTURE:BODY

    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.

  • Recall 24V935000Dec 17, 2024696,281 vehicles
    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."

    Risk: 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.

  • Recall 24V832000Nov 5, 20242,431 vehicles
    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.

    Risk: 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.

  • Recall 24V718000Sep 26, 202427,185 vehicles
    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."

    Risk: 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.

  • Recall 24V456000Jun 19, 202411,688 vehicles
    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.

    Risk: 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.

  • Recall 24V457000Jun 19, 202412,150 vehicles
    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.

    Risk: 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.

  • Recall 24V276000Apr 17, 20243,878 vehicles
    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.

    Risk: 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.

  • Recall 24V051000Jan 30, 20242,193,869 vehicles
    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."

    Risk: 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.

NHTSA defect investigations

  • EA26002Opened Mar 18, 2026Open

    FSD Collisions in Reduced Roadway Visibility Conditions

    The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) is opening this Engineering Analysis to evaluate Tesla’s Full Self Driving Beta and Full Self Driving (Supervised) (collectively, FSD) degradation detection system. The focus of this investigation will be to assess the system’s ability, when encountering reduced roadway visibility conditions, to detect degradation and alert the driver with sufficient time to respond. ODI will evaluate the performance of FSD in degraded roadway conditions and the updates or modifications by Tesla to the degradation detection system, including the timing, purpose, and ca…

  • PE25012Opened Oct 7, 2025Open

    Traffic safety violations while Full Self Driving ("FSD") is engaged

    The Office of Defects Investigation (“ODI”) is opening this Preliminary Evaluation (PE) to assess the scope, frequency, and potential safety consequences of FSD executing driving maneuvers that constitute traffic safety violations. This investigation concerns versions of FSD that Tesla has labeled as "FSD (Supervised)" and "FSD (Beta)." Tesla characterizes FSD as an SAE Level 2 partial automation system requiring a fully attentive driver who is engaged in the driving task at all times. Level 2 partial automation systems are designed to support and assist the driver in performing certain aspects …

  • PE24031Opened Oct 17, 2024Closed Mar 18, 2026

    FSD Collisions in Reduced Roadway Visibility Conditions

    On October 17, 2024, NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened a Preliminary Evaluation (PE24031) of Tesla’s Full Self Driving Beta and Full Self Driving (Supervised) (collectively, FSD) to assess: the ability of the FSD system to detect and respond appropriately to reduced roadway visibility conditions; whether any other FSD crashes had occurred under degraded roadway visibility conditions that are similar in nature to the four SGO-reported crashes identified in the opening document, and if so, the contributing circumstances for each of those crashes; and any updates or modificatio…

  • RQ24009Opened Apr 25, 2024Open

    Recall 23V838 Remedy Effectiveness

    The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) is opening a Recall Query to assess the remedy adequacy of Recall 23V838. On December 12, 2023, Tesla filed a Defect Information Report (Recall 23V838) applicable to all Tesla models produced and equipped with any version of its Autopilot system, which Tesla described as an SAE Level 2 (L2) Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS). Autopilot is the simultaneous engagement of Tesla’s Traffic-Aware Cruise Control (TACC) and Autosteer. In describing the safety defect, Tesla’s Defect Information Report (DIR) explained that “the prominence and scope of the …

NHTSA 5-Star safety ratings

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2024 Tesla Cybertruck PU/CC AWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★☆

Recent 2024 Tesla Cybertruck complaints

Excerpts of the newest owner complaints, lightly cleaned of personal details. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

  1. Filed Oct 8, 2026INDriver Assistance & Safety TechVisibility & Wipers
    Today, I nearly ran someone over, and felt the need to send this feedback, as I never saw a person in my A-pillar blindspot. I was driving manually, making a left-hand turn, and never saw the man pictured below. He walked perfectly as to be obscured by my A-Pillar the entire time. I caught a flash of him sprinting out of the way in my driver’s side window as I nearly ran him over. (I am working on a road-capture mobile application that happened to be running on my phone in…
    NHTSA complaint #11769901 · source
  2. Filed Sep 29, 20261,000 miILCrashTowedSteering
    The contact owns a 2024 Tesla Cybertruck. The contact stated that while driving 25 MPH, the steering wheel became unresponsive, and the vehicle crash into eight vehicles parked along the side of the road. The contact attempted to turn the steering wheel away from the vehicles but was unable to regain control of the vehicle because the steering wheel was firm. Following the crash, the vehicle was towed to a dealer and then to a body shop. The contact instructed the body shop…
    NHTSA complaint #11767736 · source
  3. Filed Sep 28, 2026CTAirbagsElectrical SystemSteering
    While driving on a highway with Full Self-Driving engaged, I approached an exit and applied steering input to take control. I expected the system to disengage and the Cybertruck to follow my steering input. The vehicle did not respond in the manner I expected and left the paved roadway, entering a grass field. To my knowledge, it did not strike another vehicle, guardrail, tree, or structure. The airbags nevertheless deployed, and a collision event was indicated. I cannot…
    NHTSA complaint #11767489 · source
  4. Filed Sep 28, 202611,818 miCAElectrical System
    The contact owns a 2024 Tesla Cybertruck. The contact stated that while driving 20 MPH with the autopilot feature engaged the vehicle failed to stop at a stop sign. The contact manually intervened and stopped the vehicle. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 11,818.
    NHTSA complaint #11767458 · source
  5. Filed Sep 17, 2026CAOther / UnknownTransmission & Drivetrain
    I am submitting a formal complaint regarding my recent experience with Tesla service, involving repeated failed repair attempts, inaccurate representations that the vehicle was ready for pickup, and unprofessional conduct by the service manager, Kris. I initially brought my vehicle in for service due to a critical error. After being notified that the vehicle was ready for pickup, I arrived and discovered a fluid leak underneath the vehicle. The vehicle had to be taken back…
    NHTSA complaint #11765113 · source
  6. Filed Sep 10, 2026TXOther / Unknown
    Component AffectedComponent Name: Electrical System / Engine Cooling / Climate ControlSpecific Part: Front grille/louver assembly and HVAC condenserComplaint The front grille and louver area of the Tesla Cybertruck features an inadequate design that fails to protect critical cooling components from ordinary road conditions. The wide openings allow predictable road debris to easily enter the front end, causing direct impact damage and structural failure to the HVAC condenser.…
    NHTSA complaint #11763397 · source
  7. Filed Sep 2, 2026UTBody & Structure
    The left sail applique was nearly disconnected from the vehicle, so I removed it the rest of the way manually before it could fly off while driving at speed. The right one is still a little loose, but doesn't seem to be in danger of flying off. The model number stamped into the piece that came off indicates that it was replaced during recall work in Nov 2024 as part of Safety recall 24V-457, however because work had been done on the tonneau cover by Tesla in Jun 2026, I…
    NHTSA complaint #11761546 · source
  8. Filed Aug 2, 2026FLElectrical SystemLighting
    On XXX at approximately 5:15 AM, I was driving my 2024 Tesla Cybertruck (VIN [XXX], ~47,300 miles) on an interstate trip to [XXX] with Full Self-Driving (Supervised) engaged. I heard a loud pop from the front of the vehicle, immediately followed by an alert stating the left front turn signal was malfunctioning and that I needed to take over control. FSD disengaged and I was forced to manually drive in pre-dawn darkness with a failed turn signal until the next charging stop.…
    NHTSA complaint #11754251 · source

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Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data, as of Oct 10, 2026. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. View this vehicle on NHTSA.gov Methodology