repaired · 2026 Q2
Disc: rotor
NewRisk. Wheel stud separation can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
2026 Tesla CybertruckProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 13 owner complaints about the 2026 Tesla Cybertruck, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 2 safety recalls, and for recall 25V-699 the manufacturer reports only 98% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 11, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Bull-Doser, Public domain.
Complaints by system
Where the 2026 Tesla Cybertruck has problems
13 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
3Electrical system
3Steering
2Power train
2Service brakes
2Forward collision avoidance2 crash/fire/injury
2Wheels
2Lane departure
1Engine
1Structure
22 other systems
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 3 | 0 |
| Steering | 3 | 0 |
| Power train | 2 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 2 | 0 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 2 | 2 |
| Wheels | 2 | 0 |
| Lane departure | 2 | 0 |
| Engine | 1 | 0 |
| Structure | 1 | 0 |
| 2 other systems | 2 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2 recalls
2026 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
Electrical system: software
Risk. Parking lights that are too bright can reduce visibility of oncoming drivers, 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
2026 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
2026 Tesla Cybertruck safety ratings
2026 TESLA CYBERTRUCK PU/CC BEV RWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side barrier★★★★★
Side pole★★★★★
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: No
- Lane departure warning: No
2 investigations
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2026 Tesla Cybertruck, and the recalls they led to.
- FSD Collisions in Reduced Roadway Visibility ConditionsOpen
- Traffic safety violations while Full Self Driving ("FSD") is engagedOpen
In owners' words
What Cybertruck owners report
Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
VEHICLE SAFETY DEFECT COMPLAINT Manufacturer: Tesla, Inc. Vehicle: Tesla Cybertruck Premium All-Wheel Drive Incident date: XXX Location: [XXX] VIN: [Insert VIN] Nature of complaint: Unexpected vehicle movements during Full Self-Driving operation and an extremely loud metallic grinding noise while…
Purchased truck on May 5th. May 7th scuba valve went bed causing air suspension failure. Low voltage system had critical safety failure causing loss of steering and throttle control. Received vehicle back from Tesla shop said they could not repay the issue. Next day while driving system had total…
Within approximately four days of delivery, my vehicle experienced multiple system failures during normal driving conditions. The following warnings appeared simultaneously: - Low voltage electrical system issue detected - Rear axle steering disabled – turning radius limited - Power reduced -…
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