2025 Tesla CYBERTRUCK: complaints, problems and recalls
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
24 owner complaints analyzed
3 distinct recall campaigns
7,857 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2025 model year. Data snapshot: . 3 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Electrical System is the most frequently named component, appearing in 5 of 24 complaints (20.8%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 4 | 16.7% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 4 | 16.7% |
| Steering behavior | 3 | 12.5% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Electrical System | 5 |
| Lane Departure: Assist | 4 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control | 3 |
| Seats | 3 |
| Steering | 3 |
| Structure:Body | 3 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking | 2 |
| Seat Belts | 2 |
Electrical System: 5; Lane Departure: Assist: 4; Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control: 3; Seats: 3; Steering: 3; Structure:Body: 3; Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking: 2; Seat Belts: 2
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 3 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 0 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 0 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 0 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 0 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 3; 25,000 to 49,999: 0; 50,000 to 74,999: 0; 75,000 to 99,999: 0; 100,000 to 149,999: 0; 150,000 and above: 0
Under 25,000 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (3). 21 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2025 | 10 |
| 2026 | 14 |
2025: 10; 2026: 14
Pattern summary
Electrical System leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 4 complaint narratives. Electrical and battery issues appears in 4 complaint narratives. Steering behavior appears in 3 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Examples from the source records
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 11669985 · 2025-06-28 (June 28, 2025)
Driving the cybertruck on a road going straight no set destination on the cars navigation with autopilot on so it should have continued straight for the most part…. but the car decided to make an abrupt illegal right turn from a straight only lane after passing the appropriate right merge lane. After which the car swerved illegally into 2 oncoming traffic lanes before briefly missing an oncoming car then me driver manually pulled back into the correct lane. By the way my 12 pound dog which sits in the passenger seat was swung so hard hard by …
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11669985 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11686281 · 2025-09-10 (September 10, 2025)
There is a defect in the stainless-steel exterior trim panel called the “cant rail,” which detached from the vehicle while driving, posing a safety risk as road debris and hazard to other motorists. There was a recall issued for this exact same thing for previous models earlier this year but it still happened with the new 2025 model. This August 2025 model was not included as a recalled vehicle.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11686281 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11686918 · 2025-09-12 (September 12, 2025)
The contact owns a 2025 Tesla Cybertruck. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the rear middle row seat felt loose and failed to remain in place as intended. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer, where it was diagnosed with a loose rear middle row seat. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure reoccurred. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 978.
Owner-reported narrative. 978 miles reported. Look up ODI 11686918 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11698678 · 2025-11-10 (November 10, 2025)
I’ve had a model 3,model y and now a cybertruck, can’t speak on the rest of the fleet but didn’t had this problem with those cars or any my other cars in the pass, but the passenger side seat belt keeps locking up, if you have to reach down to get an item or reach back it locks up, even if you go a few inches over it locks up which which needs constant taking the seat belt off and resetting it which become a safety issues while driving for the passenger, I took it to the dealership and they said it’s normal, I feel like the seat belt is short w…
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Owner report 11698679 · 2025-11-10 (November 10, 2025)
When on full self driving on the freeway if the road starts curving the car does not stay in the lane and start hitting the bump on the road or in situation getting to close to another car or the center diver
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11698679 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11699487 · 2025-11-14 (November 14, 2025)
Since purchasing my Cybertruck with Full Self-Driving in July 2025, I have experienced a repeated safety issue whenever Autopilot/FSD is engaged on highways. The vehicle will consistently pull toward the left side of the lane, positioning itself directly on the left lane line. This feels extremely unsafe, especially when another vehicle is traveling in the lane beside me. This behavior happens at highway speeds and creates a significant safety concern because it reduces the buffer between my vehicle and adjacent traffic. The issue has occurred…
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Owner report 11699606 · 2025-11-15 (November 15, 2025)
Tesla sold me a 2025 Cybertruck RWD without disclosing that no compatible bed cover exists at all for this model. We test-drove the vehicle at Tesla Clermont and took delivery at Tesla Tallahassee. At neither location were we told that the RWD trim cannot use the powered hard tonneau cover OR the soft tonneau cover. After delivery, Tesla confirmed in writing that the only cover associated with this model is out of stock with no ETA, and they “cannot speculate on availability.” No third-party manufacturer offers a compatible cover. This means th…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11699606 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11703093 · 2025-12-04 (December 4, 2025)
windshield crack spontaneously while using defrost function TESLA refused cover it with warranty
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Recall history
3 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
25V170000 · Structure:Body
Reported: 2025-03-18 (March 18, 2025)
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Cybertruck vehicles. The light bar can delaminate and detach from the vehicle.
Consequence: A detached light bar can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Tesla service will replace the cant rail assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 19, 2025. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-25-10-001.
NHTSA campaign record ↗25V699000 · Electrical System:Software | Exterior Lighting
Reported: 2025-10-14 (October 14, 2025)
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."
Consequence: Parking lights that are too bright can reduce visibility of oncoming drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: 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.
NHTSA campaign record ↗26V255000 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor | Wheels:Lugs/Nuts/Bolts/Studs
Reported: 2026-04-21 (April 21, 2026)
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.
Consequence: Wheel stud separation can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: 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.
NHTSA campaign record ↗