2024 Tesla Cybertruck Electrical System Problems
NHTSA lists 64 Electrical System complaints for the 2024 Tesla Cybertruck, 37% of all 171 complaints filed for the year. Owners reported critical steering warnings, loss of drive power, and headlight/taillight design issues, with a median failure mileage of 4,274.5 miles. Four related recalls cover electrical components.
- Electrical System complaints
- 64
- 37% of 171
- Crashes reported
- 3
- Fires reported
- 1
- Injuries reported
- 7
- Median mileage
- 4,275 mi
- Related recalls
- 4
Typical electrical symptoms owners report
- Owners report a "critical steering issue detected" warning accompanied by loud beeping and reduced steering control, sometimes appearing on the first day of ownership.
- Some drivers describe the vehicle displaying a "critical error" message and then getting stuck in park, unable to shift or be towed normally.
- Multiple owners describe headlights becoming covered by snow or ice because of their recessed position under the front bumper, cutting visibility at night.
- Several complaints note the rear light bar or missing center high-mounted stop lamp does not meet expected lighting placement standards.
- One owner reported the air suspension becoming stuck with an electrical fault message tied to a valve block component, even after a part was replaced twice.
When 2024 Tesla Cybertruck electrical complaints were filed
First complaint Apr 29, 2024, latest Aug 2, 2026.
Electrical System recalls for the 2024 Tesla Cybertruck
- 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.
- NHTSA 24V832000Nov 5, 2024Electrical System2,431 vehicles
Electrical system:propulsion system:inverter
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2024 Cybertruck vehicles. A fault in the drive inverter may cause a loss of drive power to the wheels.
Risk: A loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Tesla service will replace the drive inverter, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 4, 2025. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-24-40-009.
- NHTSA 24V051000Jan 30, 2024Electrical System2,193,869 vehiclesOver-the-air fix
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."
Risk: Warning lights with a smaller font size can make critical safety information on the instrument panel difficult to read, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Tesla began releasing an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-24-00-003.
Electrical System complaints by Cybertruck model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
- 202464 (37%)
- 20256 (25%)
Frequently asked questions
- How many electrical complaints does the 2024 Tesla Cybertruck have?
- NHTSA lists 64 Electrical System complaints for the 2024 Cybertruck, which is 37% of the 171 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a recall for the 2024 Cybertruck's electrical system?
- Yes, NHTSA lists four related recalls covering electrical components, including a drive inverter fault (24V832000), a parking light brightness software issue (25V699000), an instrument panel font display issue (24V051000), and a light bar attachment issue (25V735000).
- At what mileage do 2024 Cybertruck electrical problems typically appear?
- The median mileage at failure for Electrical System complaints on the 2024 Cybertruck is 4,274.5 miles.
- Did the 2024 Cybertruck electrical issues cause any crashes or fires?
- NHTSA data tied to this problem area shows 3 crashes, 1 fire, and 7 injuries reported.
- Are electrical complaints improving in the 2025 Cybertruck?
- NHTSA shows 6 Electrical System complaints for the 2025 Cybertruck, or 25% of complaints for that year, down from 64 complaints (37%) in 2024.