repaired · 2026 Q2
Disc: rotor
NewRisk. Wheel stud separation can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
2024 Tesla CybertruckProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 179 owner complaints about the 2024 Tesla Cybertruck, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 11 safety recalls, and for recall 25V-735 the manufacturer reports only 26% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 2, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2024 Tesla Cybertruck has problems
179 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
56Electrical system2 crash/fire/injury
37Structure3 crash/fire/injury
22Forward collision avoidance10 crash/fire/injury
17Visibility/wiper1 crash/fire/injury
16Steering6 crash/fire/injury
16Power train
12Exterior lighting
12Lane departure
10Vehicle speed control
3912 other systems8 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 56 | 2 |
| Structure | 37 | 3 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 22 | 10 |
| Visibility/wiper | 17 | 1 |
| Steering | 16 | 6 |
| Power train | 16 | 0 |
| Exterior lighting | 12 | 2 |
| Lane departure | 12 | 5 |
| Vehicle speed control | 10 | 5 |
| 12 other systems | 39 | 8 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
11 recalls
2024 Tesla Cybertruck recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2026 Q2
Exterior lighting
Risk. A detached light bar may fall, creating a road hazard for other vehicles and increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2026 Q2
Electrical system: software
Risk. Parking lights that are too bright can reduce visibility of oncoming drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2026 Q2
Structure: body
Risk. A detached light bar can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
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repaired · 2026 Q2
Tires: pressure monitoring and regulating systems
Risk. Driving with improperly inflated tires increases the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2026 Q2
Propulsion system: inverter
Risk. A loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2026 Q2
Back over prevention: software
Risk. A delayed rearview image reduces the driver's view of what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2026 Q2
Structure: body
Risk. A loose applique can detach from the vehicle, creating a road hazard for following motorists and increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2026 Q2
Windshield wiper/washer: motor
Risk. Windshield wiper failure can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2026 Q1
Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal
Risk. A trapped accelerator pedal can cause the vehicle to accelerate unintentionally, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2025 Q4
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel
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.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Tesla.
Best & worst years
2024 vs. every other Cybertruck year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Cybertruck median. How we score
'24'25'26
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2024 Tesla Cybertruck safety ratings
2024 Tesla Cybertruck PU/CC AWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
★★★★★
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side barrier★★★★★
Side pole★★★★★
- Rollover: 4 stars (12.4% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: Standard
- Lane departure warning: Standard
4 investigations
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2024 Tesla Cybertruck, and the recalls they led to.
- FSD Collisions in Reduced Roadway Visibility ConditionsOpen
- FSD Collisions in Reduced Roadway Visibility ConditionsNo recall
- Traffic safety violations while Full Self Driving ("FSD") is engagedOpen
- Recall 23V838 Remedy EffectivenessOpen
In owners' words
What Cybertruck owners report
Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
The PCS2 (Power Conversion System) is an integrated power module that handles AC home charging, DC-DC conversion for the 48V low-voltage systems, and PowerShare (V2L/V2H). • The Defect: Early units (mostly pre-2026 and Foundation Series models) suffer from thermal fatigue in the AC charging…
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…
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…
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