2025 Tesla Cybertruck
Only 25 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
Only 25 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 25
- Recalls
- 3
- Investigations
- 2
- Top problem
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Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 2025
Opened by NHTSA
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2025: 25 complaints
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| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 0 |
| 2024 | 178 |
| 2025 | 25 |
| 2026 | 9 |
Known problem areas
Only 25 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Electrical system
7 of 25 total reports mention: electrical system, most commonly citing autonomous/self driving.
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The contact owns a 2025 Tesla Cybertruck. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the contact exited the vehicle and the front driver-side door independently closed and slammed his right hand in the door, injuring three of his fingers.
NHTSA ODI report, 2025-12-11
Forward collision avoidance
7 of 25 total reports mention: forward collision avoidance, most commonly citing adaptive cruise control and automatic emergency braking.
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They swamped many parts from 1k tires swamped with bald tires, wheel covers switched, manager popped my window switches, blown suspension, main camera module swamped, das…
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-10-23
Also filed under Suspension
Interior factory component off-gassing causes a recurring residue film on the internal glass of the forward-facing camera, completely blinding the vehicle's primary safety systems and FSD.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-07-14
Also filed under Lane departure
Lane departure
6 of 25 total reports mention: lane departure, most commonly citing assist and warning.
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HTSA Safety Complaint Description The 2025 Tesla Cybertruck exhibits a persistent and recurring air suspension system defect that impairs safe vehicle operation.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-01-07
Also filed under Steering
Suspension
3 of 25 total reports mention: suspension.
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I am submitting this complaint regarding two serious safety-related failures with my Tesla Cybertruck: a braking-system malfunction and a rear suspension/subframe failure at approximately 12,500 miles.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-08-21
Also filed under Service brakes
Structure
3 of 25 total reports mention: structure, most commonly citing body.
Safety timeline
3 recalls · 2 investigations · oldest first
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2025-09-19Structure25V170000 Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Cybertruck vehicles. The light bar can delaminate and detach from the vehicle.
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.
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2025-10-07Preliminary evaluationOpen Traffic safety violations while Full Self Driving ("FSD") is engaged
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2025-12-12Electrical system, exterior lighting25V699000 Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2024-2026 Cybertruck vehicles operating software prior to 2025.38.3.
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.
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2026-03-18Engineering analysisOpen FSD Collisions in Reduced Roadway Visibility Conditions
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2026-06-20Service brakes, hydraulic, wheels26V255000 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.
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.
Buy-smart checklist
2025 Tesla Cybertruck — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Electrical system: 7 reports on file for this year.
- Forward collision avoidance: 7 reports on file for this year.
- Lane departure: 6 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 25V170000 · Structure
- Recall 25V699000 · Electrical system, exterior lighting
- Recall 26V255000 · Service brakes, hydraulic, wheels
FAQ
- Is the 2025 Tesla Cybertruck reliable?
- There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
- What are the most common problems with the 2025 Tesla Cybertruck?
- The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 28% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2025 Tesla Cybertruck have?
- 3 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.