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Tesla Cybertruck 2024 - Problems, Recalls, and Investigations

The complete public record for the 2024 Tesla Cybertruck: what owners reported, which systems drew recalls, and where complaints exist that no recall has ever covered.

177Distinct owner complaintsSource: NHTSA Complaints
11Recall campaignsSource: NHTSA Recalls
4Defect investigationsSource: NHTSA Investigations
53Complaints reporting a crash or fireOwner Reports, Unverified

Complaints by System

Distinct complaints naming each system, most reported first. Select a system for its own page.

Did a Recall Cover It?

The join between complaints and recalls for this model year, system by system. A gap does not prove a defect - it means owners reported the problem and no recall campaign covers that system on this model year.

Electrical System56 complaints

56 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 24V051000.

Driver Assistance and Stability Systems44 complaints

44 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 24V718000.

Vehicle Structure37 complaints

37 complaints; 2 recall campaigns cover this system. Campaigns: 24V457000, 25V170000.

Unknown Or Other32 complaints

32 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Visibility18 complaints

18 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 24V456000.

Power Train16 complaints

16 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Steering16 complaints

16 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Lighting12 complaints

12 complaints; 2 recall campaigns cover this system. Campaigns: 25V699000, 25V735000.

Vehicle Speed Control10 complaints

10 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 24V276000.

Brakes8 complaints

8 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 26V255000.

Fuel and Propulsion System7 complaints

7 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Wheels5 complaints

5 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Suspension3 complaints

3 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Tires3 complaints

3 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 24V935000.

Air Bags2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Engine2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Latches, Locks and Linkages1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seats1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seat Belts1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Recall Campaigns

Every campaign covering this model year, in our own words. The campaign number is the official reference.

24V051000Reported January 30, 2024 - 2,193,869 vehicles potentially affected

Electrical System. Recall covering the electrical system system, reported to NHTSA on January 30, 2024. The campaign covers an estimated 2,193,869 vehicles across all affected models.

24V276000Reported April 17, 2024 - 3,878 vehicles potentially affected

Vehicle Speed Control. Recall covering the vehicle speed control system, reported to NHTSA on April 17, 2024. The campaign covers an estimated 3,878 vehicles across all affected models.

24V456000Reported June 19, 2024 - 11,688 vehicles potentially affected

Visibility. Recall covering the visibility system, reported to NHTSA on June 19, 2024. The campaign covers an estimated 11,688 vehicles across all affected models.

24V457000Reported June 19, 2024 - 12,150 vehicles potentially affected

Vehicle Structure. Recall covering the vehicle structure system, reported to NHTSA on June 19, 2024. The campaign covers an estimated 12,150 vehicles across all affected models.

24V718000Reported September 26, 2024 - 27,185 vehicles potentially affected

Driver Assistance and Stability Systems. Recall covering the driver assistance and stability systems system, reported to NHTSA on September 26, 2024. The campaign covers an estimated 27,185 vehicles across all affected models.

24V832000Reported November 5, 2024 - 2,431 vehicles potentially affected

Hybrid and Electric Propulsion. Recall covering the hybrid and electric propulsion system, reported to NHTSA on November 5, 2024. The campaign covers an estimated 2,431 vehicles across all affected models.

24V935000Reported December 17, 2024 - 696,281 vehicles potentially affected

Tires. Recall covering the tires system, reported to NHTSA on December 17, 2024. The campaign covers an estimated 696,281 vehicles across all affected models.

25V170000Reported March 18, 2025 - 46,096 vehicles potentially affected

Vehicle Structure. Recall covering the vehicle structure system, reported to NHTSA on March 18, 2025. The campaign covers an estimated 46,096 vehicles across all affected models.

25V699000Reported October 14, 2025 - 63,619 vehicles potentially affected

Lighting. Recall covering the lighting system, reported to NHTSA on October 14, 2025. The campaign covers an estimated 63,619 vehicles across all affected models.

25V735000Reported October 27, 2025 - 6,197 vehicles potentially affected

Lighting. Recall covering the lighting system, reported to NHTSA on October 27, 2025. The campaign covers an estimated 6,197 vehicles across all affected models.

26V255000Reported April 21, 2026 - 173 vehicles potentially affected

Brakes. Recall covering the brakes system, reported to NHTSA on April 21, 2026. The campaign covers an estimated 173 vehicles across all affected models.

Defect Investigations

NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation opened these investigations touching this model year.

EA26002Opened March 18, 2026 - Open

FSD Collisions in Reduced Roadway Visibility Conditions. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

PE24031Opened October 17, 2024 - Closed March 18, 2026

FSD Collisions in Reduced Roadway Visibility Conditions. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

PE25012Opened October 7, 2025 - Open

Traffic safety violations while Full Self Driving ("FSD") is engaged. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

RQ24009Opened April 25, 2024 - Open

Recall 23V838 Remedy Effectiveness. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

Complaints by Year Received

When this model year's complaints reached NHTSA - whether its problems surfaced early or late in its life.

202427
202567
202683
How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.