2024 Tesla Cybertruck: Recalls, Problems & MPG
Here are the deets on the 2024 Tesla Cybertruck: 11 recalls, 175 owner complaints.
Recalls
11 vehicle recalls from the manufacturer. Repairs are free. Check your VIN to see if one is still open on your car.
Electrical Vehicle recall #24V051000 · 2024 · 2,193,869 vehicles
What's wrong: 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…
Why it matters: 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.
The fix: Tesla began releasing an over-the-air (ota) software update, free of charge.
Speed control / throttle Vehicle recall #24V276000 · 2024 · 3,878 vehicles
What's wrong: 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.
Why it matters: A trapped accelerator pedal can cause the vehicle to accelerate unintentionally, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix: Tesla service will replace or repair the accelerator pedal assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 18, 2024.
Visibility (wipers, glass) Vehicle recall #24V456000 · 2024 · 11,688 vehicles
What's wrong: Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2024 cybertruck vehicles. Excessive electrical current can cause the front windshield wiper motor controller to fail.
Why it matters: Windshield wiper failure can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix: Tesla service will replace the wiper motor, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 1, 2024.
Body & structure Vehicle recall #24V457000 · 2024 · 12,150 vehicles
What's wrong: Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2024 cybertruck vehicles. The trunk bed trim sail applique could have been improperly adhered and can loosen.
Why it matters: A loose applique can detach from the vehicle, creating a road hazard for following motorists and increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix: 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.
Backup camera Vehicle recall #24V718000 · 2024 · 27,185 vehicles
What's wrong: 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."
Why it matters: A delayed rearview image reduces the driver's view of what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix: Tesla released an over-the-air (ota) software update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 25, 2024.
Electrical Vehicle recall #24V832000 · 2024 · 2,431 vehicles
What's wrong: 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.
Why it matters: A loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.
The fix: Tesla service will replace the drive inverter, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 4, 2025.
Tires Vehicle recall #24V935000 · 2024 · 696,281 vehicles
What's wrong: 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."
Why it matters: Driving with improperly inflated tires increases the risk of a crash.
The fix: Tesla released an over-the-air (ota) software update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 15, 2025.
Body & structure Vehicle recall #25V170000 · 2025 · 46,096 vehicles
What's wrong: Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2024-2025 cybertruck vehicles. The light bar can delaminate and detach from the vehicle.
Why it matters: A detached light bar can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix: Tesla service will replace the cant rail assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 19, 2025.
Exterior lights, Electrical Vehicle recall #25V699000 · 2025 · 63,619 vehicles
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,…
Why it matters: Parking lights that are too bright can reduce visibility of oncoming drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix: Tesla released an over-the-air (ota) software update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 12, 2025.
Exterior lights Vehicle recall #25V735000 · 2025 · 6,197 vehicles
What's wrong: 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.
Why it matters: A detached light bar May fall, creating a road hazard for other vehicles and increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix: 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.
Brakes (hydraulic), Wheels Vehicle recall #26V255000 · 2026 · 173 vehicles
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.
Why it matters: Wheel stud separation can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
The 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.
Most-reported problems
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component. One complaint can list several components. 2 mention a fire, 19 injuries and 6 deaths were reported.
What owners describe
- Electrical (55): the most common themes are electrical failure (15), stalls / loses power (7).
- Body & structure (36): the most common themes are door / lock issues (6).
- Other / unknown (31): the most common themes are electrical failure (4), noise or vibration (3).
- Forward collision avoidance (21): no single recurring theme in the descriptions.
The 2024 Tesla Cybertruck has 175 owner complaints, ranking #1 of 3 Cybertruck model years for complaints (2.5× the average Cybertruck year). Complaints peaked in 2026 (81 filed that year). The typical problem showed up when the car was about 1 year old, at a median of 6,000 miles. Neighboring years: 2025 (24 complaints, 3 recalls).
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FAQ
Does the 2024 Tesla Cybertruck have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 11 vehicle recalls for the 2024 Tesla Cybertruck. Recall repairs are free at any dealer, no matter how old the car is. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common 2024 Tesla Cybertruck problems?
Owners have filed 175 complaints with NHTSA. The most-reported areas are electrical (55), body & structure (36), other / unknown (31).
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