2026 Tesla Cybertruck recalls and problems

2 recalls and 9 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2026 Tesla Cybertruck.

2
recalls
9
owner complaints
2
complaints mentioning a crash
0
mentioning a fire

Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.

2026 Tesla Cybertruck recalls

Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components, disc, rotor · Wheels: lugs/nuts/bolts/studs

NHTSA campaign 26V255000 · reported April 21, 2026 · Tesla, Inc. · 173 vehicles potentially affected

The problem
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.
The risk
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. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-26-33-003.

Exterior lighting · Electrical system: software

NHTSA campaign 25V699000 · reported October 14, 2025 · Tesla, Inc. · 63,619 vehicles potentially affected

The problem
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."
The risk
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. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-25-00-008.

Most reported problems

Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.

What owners report

Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.

Oct 2, 2026 · Lane departure

when this vehicle Lane avoidance assistance is on it is dangerous it does not allow you to keep the setting off it resets every time you get in the car and if you don't shut it off and you think it's off if you try to avoid something like a pothole or an animal running out in the road it automatically pulls you back…

Sep 18, 2026 · Suspension

See attached document for complaint.

Sep 7, 2026 · Forward collision avoidance · crash reported

Tesla FSD failed to measure an entrance correctly and scratched the left side of the truck. Affected left rear passenger door, left rear flares, left rocker panel.

Aug 12, 2026 · Steering

Lane Departure Avoidance is jerking the vehicle aggressively back into the lane and is creating a serious safety concern. I have already scheduled maintenance with Tesla regarding this issue, but I was told that there was nothing they could do about it. The issue occurs when driving in a lane and needing to move over…

Jun 16, 2026 · Unknown or other · crash reported

2026 Tesla Cybertruck was in Full Self Driving mode when backing out of a parking space. The Cybertruck backed into a parked car causing damage to both vehicles and whiplash of Cybertruck occupants. The Cybertruck accelerated backwards from 1 mph to 4 mph instantly. There is vehicle video footage of the car in FSD…

Cybertruck model years compared

YearRecallsComplaintsCrashesFires
2024 11178232
2025 32620
2026 2920

Across all years, the 2024 Cybertruck has the most complaints (178). All Tesla Cybertruck years →

Questions

Does the 2026 Tesla Cybertruck have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2026 Tesla Cybertruck, the most recent reported on April 21, 2026 (Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components, disc, rotor, Wheels: lugs/nuts/bolts/studs). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2026 Tesla Cybertruck?
Owners have filed 9 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is steering (3 complaints), followed by electrical system (2).
How many 2026 Tesla Cybertruck complaints mention a crash or fire?
2 of 9 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 0 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received October 2, 2026.