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2024 Tesla Cybertruck Transmission & Powertrain Problems

NHTSA lists 16 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2024 Tesla Cybertruck, 9% of all 171 complaints filed for the year. No related recalls are tied specifically to this complaint area in the data, though owners reference a separate drive inverter recall (24V832000).

Transmission & Powertrain complaints
16
9% of 171
Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
—
Related recalls
0

Typical transmission symptoms owners report

  • Power Conversion System (PCS2) failures that stop AC or DC charging and leave the vehicle unable to recharge, in one case requiring major disassembly of the tonneau, bed, and air suspension after about 65,000 miles.
  • Sudden complete loss of drive power along with simultaneous steering and brake failure while driving at low speed, forcing the vehicle to coast to a stop.
  • A severe grinding sound during acceleration that owners describe as ongoing for several months without resolution.
  • References to NHTSA Recall 24V832000 for a drive inverter defect causing complete loss of drive power, with one owner reporting a dealer did not perform the recall repair despite multiple service visits.
  • Charging faults paired with dashboard alerts that owners say could leave the vehicle stranded away from a charger.

When 2024 Tesla Cybertruck transmission complaints were filed

First complaint Feb 27, 2025, latest Sep 17, 2026.

2024 Tesla Cybertruck transmission & powertrain complaints: complaints filed per month6Feb 2025Dec 2025Mar 2026Apr 2026May 2026Jul 2026Sep 2026
16 complaints filed with NHTSA from Feb 2025 to Sep 2026; peak May 2026 (6).

Transmission & Powertrain recalls for the 2024 Tesla Cybertruck

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints by Cybertruck model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 202416 (9%)
  2. 20251 (4%)

Frequently asked questions

How many Transmission & Powertrain complaints does the 2024 Tesla Cybertruck have?
NHTSA lists 16 complaints in this area for the 2024 model year, which is 9% of the 171 total complaints filed for that year.
Is there a transmission or powertrain recall on the 2024 Cybertruck?
The data shows no recalls formally linked to this complaint category, though sample complaints mention NHTSA Recall 24V832000 for a drive inverter defect that can cause complete loss of drive power.
Do these powertrain problems cause crashes or fires?
NHTSA data for this complaint area shows 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 0 injuries reported for the 2024 Cybertruck.
What powertrain symptoms do 2024 Cybertruck owners report?
Owners describe Power Conversion System failures that stop charging, sudden loss of drive power with steering and brake failure, and grinding sounds during acceleration.
How does 2024 compare to 2025 for this complaint area?
The 2024 Cybertruck has 16 Transmission & Powertrain complaints (9% share), while the 2025 model year has only 1 complaint so far (4% share).

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.