Recalls (2)
NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 2026 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.
Check on NHTSA ↗Wheel Stud May Separate
- 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.
Front Parking Lights May Be Too Bright/FMVSS 108
- 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.
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Owner complaints (9)
9 complaints filed with NHTSA (owner reports, not verified findings). The steering is mentioned most often.
As reported by owners in their complaints. These are reports, not NHTSA findings.
Most-reported components
| Component | Complaints | % of 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 3 | 33.3% |
| Electrical system | 2 | 22.2% |
| Lane departure | 2 | 22.2% |
| Power train | 2 | 22.2% |
| Unknown or other | 2 | 22.2% |
| Forward collision avoidance | 1 | 11.1% |
| Structure | 1 | 11.1% |
| Suspension | 1 | 11.1% |
| Wheels | 1 | 11.1% |
How 2026 compares with other Cybertruck years
Best and worst Cybertruck years →| Model year | Complaints | Recall campaigns |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 174 | 11 |
| 2025 | 24 | 3 |
| 2026 | 9 | 2 |
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.
Crash tests: 5 stars overall
Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (NCAP), 2026 Tesla Cybertruck pu/cc awd, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Fuel economy: up to 79 mpg combined
- EPA annual fuel cost
- $950
- CO₂ tailpipe
- —
- EPA class
- Standard Pickup Trucks
What it costs you to run
Miles ÷ 79 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
| Engine · transmission | Drive | City / Hwy / Comb | EPA $/yr | CO₂ g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electric · Automatic | All-Wheel Drive | 85 / 72 / 79 | $950 | — |
| Electric · Automatic | Rear-Wheel Drive | 89 / 67 / 78 | $1,000 | — |
| Electric · Automatic | All-Wheel Drive | 87 / 70 / 78 | $950 | — |
Source: EPA fuel economy data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026. Configurations are listed when EPA and NHTSA records match.
Looking at a 2026 Cybertruck for sale?
Print a one-page buyer's checklist: each recall campaign with a box to tick when the seller shows proof of repair, the top complaint areas to inspect, crash stars, MPG, and a link back to this page.
Where to next
2026 Tesla Cybertruck FAQ
How many recalls does the 2026 Tesla Cybertruck have?
NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns: 26V255000 (brake), 25V699000 (electrical). Use NHTSA's VIN lookup to see whether a specific car was repaired.
What are the most common 2026 Tesla Cybertruck problems?
Owners filed 9 complaints with NHTSA. Steering (3), Electrical system (2), Lane departure (2) are mentioned most. These are owner reports, not verified findings.
What mpg does the 2026 Tesla Cybertruck get?
EPA rates the Electric · Automatic version at 85 city, 72 highway and 79 combined mpg. Other configurations are listed in the fuel economy section.
What safety rating did the 2026 Tesla Cybertruck get?
NHTSA rated the 2026 Tesla Cybertruck pu/cc awd 5 stars overall, with 5 stars frontal, 5 stars side and 4 stars rollover (12.4% rollover risk).
How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes
Data sources
- NHTSA recalls by vehicle
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - US DOT recall completion rates (data.transportation.gov)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA ODI owner complaints
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA NCAP 5-Star Safety Ratings
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EPA fuel economy data (licence confirmation pending)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EIA weekly retail gasoline prices
Weekly, all taxes included
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.