Tesla Cybertruck recalled over injury risk

Recall date

October 14, 2025

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

Tesla, Inc. recalls 2024–2026 Tesla Cybertruck

Recall number

25V699000

Brand / firm

Tesla

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 63,619 units

Why it was recalled

Parking lights that are too bright can reduce visibility of oncoming drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.

What was recalled

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."

What to do

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.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.