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2024 Tesla Cybertruck structure problems

36 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the structure on the 2024 Tesla Cybertruck21% of all complaints for this model year.

36
Structure complaints
21%
share of all complaints
median reported incident mileage
2 / 1
crash / fire reports

What owners report

  • The left sail applique was nearly disconnected from the vehicle, so I removed it the rest of the way manually before it could fly off while driving at speed. The right one is still a little loose, but doesn't seem to be in danger of flying off. The model number stamped into the piece that came off…

    filed Sep 2, 2026

  • The contact owns a 2024 Tesla Cybertruck. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle made an abnormal rattling sound, and the contact noticed that the metal quarter panel was loose. The contact was concerned that the quarter panel detachment could cause a crash. The…

    filed Jul 6, 2026

Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.

Related service bulletins

  • On some Cybertruck vehicles, the adhesive in top edge and/or center reinforcement bracket of the tailgate might delaminate, which may cause noise, vibration, and harshness (NVH). Inspect the vehicle for symptoms related…

    SB-25-10-006 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Nov 17, 2025
  • On some Cybertruck vehicles, when the tonneau cover is closed, the tonneau slat water management channel is exposed, which under certain environmental conditions, may cause excessive water to enter the cargo bed.

    SB-25-11-001 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Feb 25, 2025
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Structure problems in other Cybertruck years

YearReportsShare
2025 Cybertruck313%
Cybertruck structure problems by year →

Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.