2024 Tesla Cybertruck Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
No verdictComplaint Index
100/100
#1 most-complained of 2 Cybertruck years
NHTSA lists 171 complaints, 11 recalls, 22 crashes, 2 fires, 19 injuries, and 6 deaths for the 2024 Tesla Cybertruck, giving it a Complaint Index of 100 and rank 1 (worst) of 2 model years. Electrical System issues make up 37% of complaints, with median failure mileage around 4,275 miles.
- Complaints
- 171
- Recalls
- 11
- Crashes / fires
- 22 / 2
- Injuries / deaths
- 19 / 6
- NHTSA overall rating
- 5 / 5 ★
- EPA combined MPG
- —
Top 2024 Tesla Cybertruck problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Electrical System64 (37%)
- Structure & Body38 (22%)
- Other31 (18%)
- Collision Avoidance & Cameras20 (12%)
- Visibility & Wipers17 (10%)
- Transmission & Powertrain16 (9%)
- Steering14 (8%)
- Engine12 (7%)
- Lane Departure12 (7%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires10 (6%)
What owners report
- Full Self-Driving (FSD) failed to detect slowing or stopped vehicles ahead, leading to rear-end collisions.
- Autopilot or FSD reportedly veered off the roadway without warning, in one case ending in a tree collision.
- The Auto Park feature failed to stop the truck, causing it to collide with a fixed object like a pole.
- Owners reported sudden unintended acceleration or loss of control, including one case ending in a rear-end crash.
- A tire reportedly blew out at highway speed, causing the vehicle to veer and become unresponsive to steering input.
- One owner reported a suspected ABS malfunction that prevented the vehicle from stopping on a downhill grade, resulting in a rollover.
2024 Tesla Cybertruck recalls
11 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- NHTSA 26V255000Apr 21, 2026Brakes173 vehicles
Service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:disc:rotor
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.
Risk: 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.
- NHTSA 25V735000Oct 27, 2025Electrical System6,197 vehicles
Exterior lighting
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2024 Cybertruck vehicles equipped with a service-installed off-road light bar accessory. An incorrect surface primer may have been used to attach the lightbar to the windshield, causing the light bar to loosen and detach.
Risk: A detached light bar may fall, creating a road hazard for other vehicles and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Tesla Service will inspect the light bar and install an additional mechanical attachment or replace the light bar using tape to adhere the light bar to the windshield as well as an additional mechanical attachment as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 9, 2026. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-25-90-001.
- NHTSA 25V699000Oct 14, 2025Electrical System63,619 vehiclesOver-the-air fix
Exterior lighting
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."
Risk: 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.
2024 compared with other Cybertruck years
| Year | Verdict | Index | Complaints | Recalls | MPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | No verdict | 100 | 171 | 11 | — |
| 2025 | No verdict | 0 | 24 | 3 | 79 |
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2024 Tesla Cybertruck reliable?
- Based on NHTSA data, the 2024 Cybertruck has 171 complaints, 11 recalls, and a Complaint Index of 100, ranking as the worst of the 2 model years with data. Electrical System problems account for 37% of complaints.
- What is the most common problem with the 2024 Cybertruck?
- The Electrical System is the top problem area, with 64 complaints (37% share) and a median failure mileage of about 4,275 miles.
- Does the 2024 Cybertruck have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists 11 recalls for the 2024 Cybertruck, covering issues such as a drive inverter fault causing loss of drive power, a wiper motor controller failure, a delaminating light bar, and a brake rotor stud crack risk. None are marked do-not-drive.
- How many crashes and fires are linked to the 2024 Cybertruck?
- NHTSA complaint data links 22 crashes, 2 fires, 19 injuries, and 6 deaths to the 2024 Cybertruck.
- How does the 2024 Cybertruck compare to the 2025 model year?
- The 2024 Cybertruck has 171 complaints and a Complaint Index of 100, versus 24 complaints and a Complaint Index of 0 for the 2025 model year, based on NHTSA data collected so far.