Every Tesla Cybertruck Is Under Recall Right Now
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued a recall for all 63,619 Cybertrucks currently on the road because the electric pickup’s front parking lights are too bright, violating federal safety standards.
Key Points
- Tesla is recalling over 63,000 Cybertrucks from model years 2024–2026 because their front parking lights are too bright, violating federal safety standards.
- The overly intense parking lamps could distract other drivers and increase the risk of collisions, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).
- Tesla will issue an over-the-air software update to adjust the light output, requiring no service visit or action from owners. No crashes or injuries have been reported.
According to NHTSA documents, the Cybertruck’s lighting controller software can cause the front parking lamps to exceed the maximum brightness allowed under federal motor vehicle safety regulations. The agency warned that excessive lamp intensity can distract other drivers and potentially increase the risk of a collision—especially for those in lower-riding cars who are already struggling with the glare from modern SUVs and trucks.
Tesla discovered the problem during an internal review on October 1, confirming the noncompliance two days later. The company conducted further tests between October 3 and October 6 before voluntarily notifying regulators of a recall on October 7. Tesla told NHTSA that it has received no reports of crashes, injuries, or warranty claims related to the issue.
Fortunately, the fix will be painless. Tesla plans to correct the problem through an over-the-air software update that adjusts the parking lamp brightness to compliant levels. Owners won’t need to visit a service center or take any further action.
This article was co-written using AI and was then heavily edited and optimized by our editorial team.
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