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2025 Tesla Cybertruck: Problems, Recalls and MPG

What this means

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for the 2025 Tesla Cybertruck, most recently filed April 2026. Owners have filed 24 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the electrical system.

Data summary generated from official records. Methodology Data: NHTSA, DOT, EPA · Refreshed Oct 6, 2026
Caution Fewer than 50 complaints filed. With this few reports, patterns may not be meaningful.
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Recalls (3)

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for the 2025 Tesla Cybertruck. Check whether yours was repaired with NHTSA's free VIN lookup ↗

Only NHTSA and your automaker know whether your specific car was repaired. PlainVIN shows every recall campaign listed for a model year, with the official text and how many cars have been fixed so far.

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Listed for 2025 Tesla Cybertruck. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 26V255000 Filed Apr 21, 2026

Wheel Stud May Separate

Service brakes, hydraulic · foundation components · disc · rotor
Official NHTSA text
Summary
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.
12.7% repairedof 173 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 26V255000
Listed for 2025 Tesla Cybertruck. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 25V699000 Filed Oct 14, 2025

Front Parking Lights May Be Too Bright/FMVSS 108

Electrical system · software
Official NHTSA text
Summary
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.
98.3% repairedof 63,619 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 25V699000
Listed for 2025 Tesla Cybertruck. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 25V170000 Filed Mar 18, 2025

Exterior Trim Panel Can Detach While Driving

Structure · body
Official NHTSA text
Summary
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.
51.9% repairedof 46,096 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 25V170000

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Owner complaints (24)

24 complaints filed with NHTSA (owner reports, not verified findings). The electrical system is mentioned most often.

2involved a crash
0involved a fire
2injuries reported
0deaths reported

As reported by owners in their complaints. These are reports, not NHTSA findings.

Most-reported components

Complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2025 Tesla Cybertruck, by component (top 10). One complaint can list several components, so these add up to more than 24.Source: NHTSA ODI owner complaints · Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 · Report a data error

How 2025 compares with other Cybertruck years

Best and worst Cybertruck years →
174 24 9
202420252026
This year (2025)Other yearsStill collecting reports

Counts are owner reports, not failure rates. Higher sales years tend to draw more reports. Owners are still filing reports for recent model years, so these counts will grow. Source: NHTSA ODI, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.

Fuel economy: up to 82 mpg combined

82
mpg combined
93
city
72
highway
EPA annual fuel cost
$900
CO₂ tailpipe
—
EPA class
Standard Pickup Trucks

What it costs you to run

$796per year
$66per month
183gallons a year

Miles ÷ 82 mpg × $4.354 (EIA US average regular, week of Oct 5, 2026, all taxes included). Source: EPA · EIA.

EPA label estimates from lab tests; your mileage will vary.

Specs by configuration

2025 Tesla Cybertruck configurations with EPA data
Engine · transmissionDriveCity / Hwy / CombEPA $/yrCO₂ g/mi
Electric · AutomaticRear-Wheel Drive93 / 72 / 82$900—
Electric · AutomaticAll-Wheel Drive85 / 72 / 79$950—
Electric · AutomaticRear-Wheel Drive89 / 67 / 78$1,000—

Source: EPA fuel economy data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026. Configurations are listed when EPA and NHTSA records match.

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Where to next

2025 Tesla Cybertruck FAQ

How many recalls does the 2025 Tesla Cybertruck have?

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns: 26V255000 (brake), 25V699000 (electrical), 25V170000 (structure). Use NHTSA's VIN lookup to see whether a specific car was repaired.

What are the most common 2025 Tesla Cybertruck problems?

Owners filed 24 complaints with NHTSA. Electrical system (6), Forward collision avoidance (5), Lane departure (5) are mentioned most. These are owner reports, not verified findings.

What mpg does the 2025 Tesla Cybertruck get?

EPA rates the Electric · Automatic version at 93 city, 72 highway and 82 combined mpg. Other configurations are listed in the fuel economy section.

How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes

Processing

  • Complaints are counted per component. One complaint can list several, so component totals add up to more than the total.
  • Fuel cost = miles per year ÷ EPA combined mpg × EIA weekly price for your region.

Limitations

  • Complaint counts are owner reports, not verified findings or failure rates. There is no sales denominator.
  • Recall campaigns are listed for the model year. Only NHTSA and the automaker know whether a specific car was repaired.
  • Recent model years are still collecting reports.

Review

Data compiled automatically from the official files listed here.

Changelog

  • 2026-10-06 Data refreshed from the official files.
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