2025 Tesla Cybertruck Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
No verdictComplaint Index
0/100
#2 most-complained of 2 Cybertruck years
The 2025 Tesla Cybertruck has 24 NHTSA complaints, 2 crashes, 2 injuries, and 3 recalls. It ranks 2nd worst of 2 model years, with a Complaint Index of 0 versus 100 for the 2024 model, meaning fewer reported problems relative to that year.
- Complaints
- 24
- Recalls
- 3
- Crashes / fires
- 2 / 0
- Injuries / deaths
- 2 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 79
- 89 city / 72 hwy
Top 2025 Tesla Cybertruck problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Electrical System6 (25%)
- Structure & Body6 (25%)
- Collision Avoidance & Cameras5 (21%)
- Lane Departure5 (21%)
- Steering3 (13%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires3 (13%)
- Brakes2 (8%)
- Other2 (8%)
- Seat Belts2 (8%)
- Airbags1 (4%)
What owners report
- Full Self-Driving or Autopilot steers into adjacent lanes unexpectedly, in one case causing a multi-truck collision.
- FSD makes an unexpected illegal turn from a straight-only lane, swerving into oncoming traffic before regaining control.
- The stainless-steel cant rail trim panel detaches from the body while driving, matching an issue covered by a recall on earlier models.
- The rear middle-row seat feels loose and shifts during driving, with the problem returning even after dealer repair at 978 miles.
- The passenger seat belt locks up repeatedly when reaching for items, requiring the belt to be pulled out and reset.
- On the highway, FSD drifts toward the left lane line and fails to hold center when the road curves, especially with cars nearby.
2025 Tesla Cybertruck recalls
3 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 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 25V170000Mar 18, 2025Structure & Body46,096 vehicles
Structure:body
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Cybertruck vehicles. The light bar can delaminate and detach from the vehicle.
Risk: A detached light bar can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Tesla service will replace the cant rail assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 19, 2025. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-25-10-001.
2025 Tesla Cybertruck fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 89 MPG
- Highway
- 72 MPG
- Combined
- 79 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $950
- 15,000 mi/yr
- Fuel
- Electricity
- Current regular gas
- $4.32/gal
- national avg.
EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.
2025 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
- How many complaints does the 2025 Tesla Cybertruck have?
- NHTSA lists 24 complaints for the 2025 Tesla Cybertruck, including 2 crashes and 2 injuries.
- Does the 2025 Tesla Cybertruck have any recalls?
- Yes, NHTSA lists 3 recalls: brake rotor stud holes that may crack on 18-inch steel wheels, front parking lights that were too bright due to software, and a light bar that can delaminate and detach.
- What is the top problem area for the 2025 Cybertruck?
- Electrical System issues are the top problem area, accounting for 6 complaints, or 25% of all complaints, with a median failure mileage of 10,428.5 miles.
- Is the 2025 Cybertruck worse than the 2024 model based on complaints?
- The 2025 Cybertruck has a Complaint Index of 0 compared to 100 for the 2024 model, and it ranks 2nd out of 2 years tracked, indicating fewer reported problems than the 2024 model so far.
- What fuel economy does the 2025 Cybertruck get?
- EPA rates the 2025 Cybertruck at 79 mpg combined (89 city, 72 highway), with an annual fuel cost of $950.