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#BS-2024-TESCYB-408B2024 Tesla CybertruckProblems, Recalls & Reliability
Based on reports from 275 owners and 11 recalls for this exact model.
Data updated ·checked October 30, 2026 · NHTSA complaints through October 28, 2026
Preliminary Verdict
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Based on 275 complaints, 50 crashes, 3 fires, and 11 recalls.
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Mechanic Inspection Checklist
52 owners reported electrical issues — failures commonly reported around 5K miles.
Failure Timeline by Mileage
Peak failure range: 0–30K miles (19 reports) • Median: 5K miles
30,000-Mile Cost Projection
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Worst Case
Top cost driver: Electrical (52 reports).
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Where the complaints fall
2024 Tesla Cybertruck: Known Issues & Problem Areas
Electrical Issues
Electrical complaints account for 19% of all reports filed for the 2024 Tesla Cybertruck, with 52 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 5,149 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 5K-mile mark.
Structure:body Issues
Structure:body complaints account for 9% of all reports filed for the 2024 Tesla Cybertruck, with 25 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to structure:body-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.
Visibility Issues
Visibility complaints account for 6% of all reports filed for the 2024 Tesla Cybertruck, with 17 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to visibility-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.
Drivetrain Issues
Drivetrain complaints account for 6% of all reports filed for the 2024 Tesla Cybertruck, with 16 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to drivetrain-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.
Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.
Complaint trend by year
Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2024 Tesla Cybertruck. Recent trend: increasing.
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Recall History (11 recalls)
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2012-2023 Model S, 2016-2024 Model X, 2017-2023 Model 3, 2019-2024 Model Y, and 2024 Cybertruck vehicles. An incorrect font size is displayed on the instrument panel for the Brake, Park, and Antilock Brake System (ABS) warning lights. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 105, "Hydraulic and Electric Brake Systems" and 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems."
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2024 Cybertruck vehicles. The accelerator pedal pad may dislodge and cause the pedal to become trapped by the interior trim.
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2024 Cybertruck vehicles. Excessive electrical current can cause the front windshield wiper motor controller to fail.
STRUCTURE:BODY
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2024 Cybertruck vehicles. The trunk bed trim sail applique could have been improperly adhered and can loosen.
BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2024 Cybertruck vehicles. The rearview camera image may be delayed after shifting into reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."
+ 6 more recalls in the full report
Recall severity analysis & seller scripts
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2024 Tesla Cybertruck NHTSA Safety Ratings
Overall
★★★★★5 of 5 stars
Frontal crash
★★★★★5 of 5 stars
Side crash
★★★★★5 of 5 stars
Rollover
★★★★★4 of 5 stars
From NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings). Where NHTSA tested more than one version of this vehicle, the lowest rating is shown.
NHTSA Defect Investigations (4)
3 investigations still open: NHTSA is examining whether a defect warrants a recall.
FSD Collisions in Reduced Roadway Visibility Conditions
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS
FSD Collisions in Reduced Roadway Visibility Conditions
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS
Traffic safety violations while Full Self Driving ("FSD") is engaged
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS
Recall 23V838 Remedy Effectiveness
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS:DRIVER MONITORING:SOFTWARE
About this data
NHTSA Complaints
Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 275 records for this vehicle.
NHTSA Recalls
Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 11 recalls found for this vehicle.
Repair Cost Data
Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.
Last updated (checked October 30, 2026). NHTSA complaints received through October 28, 2026; safety ratings from NHTSA's 5-Star program.
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