The Tesla Cybertruck hit the streets in December 2023, and since then it’s made its way everywhere from city streets to Fortnite and Rocket League. But the road hasn’t always been smooth for the sharp-angled Cybertruck; Tesla has so far issued seven recalls for the stainless steel pickup truck.
Tesla tops the list when it comes to total recalled vehicles in 2024, with 5.1 million cars compared to 4.3 million for No. 2 Ford. The futuristic-looking Cybertruck is one of Tesla’s most expensive vehicles, with prices ranging from about $80,000 to $102,000, depending on the trim. The price could go up even more, based on add-ons like the full Self-Driving mode, which costs $8,000 (and isn’t fully autonomous, despite its name).
Although Tesla has not announced any official sales figures, Forbes estimates that 28,250 Cybertrucks have been sold as of October 2024. Tesla did not respond to a request for comment.
Here’s every recall issued for the Tesla Cybertruck so far, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s website.
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Incorrect font size on warning lights
Return date: January 30, 2024
Affected vehicles: 2,193,869
Component: Electrical System
This wasn’t just for the Tesla Cybertruck. Affected vehicles included the 2012-23 Tesla Model S, 2016-24 Model X, 2017-23 Model Y, and 2024 Cybertruck. NHTSA found that the font size on the instrument panel for brake, parking, and ABS warnings was too small, made very difficult for the driver to read.
To fix the problem, Tesla released a free over-the-air update, preventing owners from taking their Teslas to dealerships for an official fix.
Unintentional acceleration from stuck pedal
Return date: April 17, 2024
Affected vehicles: 3878
Component: Vehicle speed control
Arguably the largest recall for the Cybertruck, this affected Cybertrucks manufactured between November 13, 2023, and April 4, 2024. NHTSA said in a report that the gas pedal on some Tesla Cybertrucks could become displaced and jammed by the interior trim, causing causing the vehicle to accelerate uncontrollably. Drivers can stop unintended acceleration by pressing and holding the brake pedal, which cuts power to the vehicle’s electric motors.
Tesla owners had to bring their Cybertrucks to the dealership, where technicians repaired or replaced the gas pedal assembly for free. According to the NHTSA report, the problem was caused by residual lubricant accidentally introduced during the manufacturing process, which would cause the pad to fall out of the pedal assembly, causing it to jam. Once locked in, the pedal was no longer in danger of sticking.
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The windshield wiper may fail
Return date: June 19, 2024
Affected vehicles: 11688
Component: Visibility
According to Tesla and NHTSA, excessive electrical current was occasionally sent to the windshield wiper motor controller through a faulty component. Excessive current would eventually cause the motor to fail. Once the engine burned out, the windshield wiper would be rendered inoperative until repaired.
The issue affected Tesla Cybertrucks manufactured between November 13, 2023 and June 6, 2024, totaling 11,688 units. To fix the problem, owners were encouraged to bring their Teslas to the dealership where the wiper motor was replaced with one without the component defect.
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Incorrectly attached luggage bed bed can come off
Return date: June 19, 2024
Affected vehicles: 12,150
Component: NATURE
This recall was issued on the same day as the windshield wiper problem. Tesla said an on-truck cosmetic app, known as a sail app, was mistakenly installed on some Cybertrucks. The applications use an adhesive to attach to the truck frame and some models had the adhesive installed improperly. The result is that the trim piece can loosen or even fall off over time, causing a road hazard for other drivers.
Cybertruck owners were asked to bring their trucks to the dealership to have the problem fixed. The fix included replacing any missing trim pieces, using an adhesive promoter to strengthen the existing adhesion, and using pressure-sensitive tape to hold the piece down. The affected trucks were manufactured between November 13, 2023 and May 26, 2024.
The rear view camera image may not be displayed
Return date: September 26, 2024
Affected vehicles: 27,185
Component: On Prevention
The Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard states that a rearview camera must display an image within 2 seconds of putting the car into reverse. Under certain conditions, the vehicle’s system may not complete the shutdown process before it is expected to turn on again. This causes a delay that can prevent the rear camera from displaying anything for more than 2 seconds, which violates federal regulations.
As with the incorrect font size recall, Tesla was able to fix this with a free over-the-air update that prevented owners from returning to the dealer for fixes. Affected cybertrucks include those manufactured between November 13, 2023 and September 14, 2024.
Inverter failure can cause loss of machine power
Return date: November 5, 2024
Affected vehicles: 2431
Component: Electrical System
This was Tesla’s second recall affecting the Cybertruck’s electrical system. This was caused by defective metal-oxide-semiconductor field-effect transistors, otherwise known as MOSFETs and common in modern vehicles. A small number of Cybertrucks had faulty versions of these transistors in the drive inverter, which could cause the inverter to fail. The failure caused the trucks to stop producing torque and thus simply stop moving. NHTSA’s investigation noted that there were no warning signs prior to the failure, so the stall could have occurred at any time.
The fix requires Tesla Cybertruck owners to go to the dealer where the inverter was replaced free of charge. This recall is fairly new, so owners have yet to be officially notified by Tesla. The ownership notification date is scheduled for the first week of January 2025. The affected trucks were manufactured between November 6, 2023 and July 30, 2024.
Tire pressure warning problem
Return date: December 17, 2024
Affected vehicles: 694,304
Component: The tires
Tesla is recalling nearly 700,000 vehicles across 16 different car models due to a problem with its tire pressure monitoring system. The recall affects the 2024 Cybertruck and 2017-2025 Model 3 and 2020-2025 Model Y vehicles, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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The warning light that monitors tire pressure may not stay on, meaning drivers may not know their tire pressure is low. This can increase the risk of a crash. Tesla is releasing a free software update to help fix the problem. Owners of affected cars will receive notification letters in the mail starting in mid-February 2025.
