2026 Tesla Cybertruck
Only 9 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 9 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 9
- Recalls
- 2
- Investigations
- 2
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 2026
Opened by NHTSA
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2026: 9 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 0 |
| 2024 | 178 |
| 2025 | 25 |
| 2026 | 9 |
Known problem areas
Only 9 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Steering
3 of 9 total reports mention: steering.
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Lane Departure Avoidance is jerking the vehicle aggressively back into the lane and is creating a serious safety concern.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-08-12
Also filed under Lane departure
Lane departure
3 of 9 total reports mention: lane departure, most commonly citing assist and warning.
Power train
2 of 9 total reports mention: power train.
Electrical system
2 of 9 total reports mention: electrical system.
Wheels
1 of 9 total reports mentions: wheels, most commonly citing hub.
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See attached document for complaint.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-09-18
Also filed under Suspension
Safety timeline
2 recalls · 2 investigations · oldest first
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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
2026 Tesla Cybertruck — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Steering: 3 reports on file for this year.
- Lane departure: 3 reports on file for this year.
- Power train: 2 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 25V699000 · Electrical system, exterior lighting
- Recall 26V255000 · Service brakes, hydraulic, wheels
FAQ
- Is the 2026 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 2026 Tesla Cybertruck?
- The most-reported component is steering, accounting for 33% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2026 Tesla Cybertruck have?
- 2 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.