2025 Tesla Cybertruck problems & reliability
24 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2025 Tesla Cybertruck, alongside 3 safety recall campaigns. Last verified Sep 21, 2026. Complaints are unverified reports submitted by owners to the federal Office of Defects Investigation.
Each complaint is counted once (by NHTSA case number), even when it names several components.
2 complaints report injuries (2 injured).
Most reported problems
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 6 | 25% |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 5 | 21% |
| Lane Departure | 5 | 21% |
| Seats | 3 | 13% |
| Steering | 3 | 13% |
| Structure | 3 | 13% |
| Seat Belts | 2 | 8% |
| Service Brakes | 2 | 8% |
| Suspension | 2 | 8% |
| Unknown / Other | 2 | 8% |
Component groups as classified by NHTSA. A complaint can name more than one component, so shares may sum to more than 100%.
All 15 reported components →What owners report
“I own a 2025 Tesla Cybertruck AWD. The fixed lower rail beneath the front passenger seat has two exposed openings. On September 7, 2026, a metal key fell through one opening into an inaccessible enclosed area beneath the seat and floor structure. The key could not be seen or retrieved. While driving, I repeatedly…”
Seats · filed Sep 7, 2026
“I am submitting this complaint regarding two serious safety-related failures with my Tesla Cybertruck: a braking-system malfunction and a rear suspension/subframe failure at approximately 12,500 miles. The vehicle previously experienced a significant braking problem that required repair by an authorized Tesla Service…”
Suspension · filed Aug 21, 2026
“My 2025 Tesla AWD Cybertruck's rear driver 20" wheel came loose, creating a loud banging noise. The wheel nuts on 2 of the studs worked finger-loose, and one of the studs broke off the hub. The truck had 9000 miles on the odometer. Tesla's service dept blamed me for improperly rotating the tires, but I had never…”
Wheels · filed Jul 16, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Federal defect investigations
- FSD Collisions in Reduced Roadway Visibility Conditions
Engineering Analysis EA26002 · opened Mar 18, 2026 · open
- Traffic safety violations while Full Self Driving ("FSD") is engaged
Preliminary Evaluation PE25012 · opened Oct 7, 2025 · open
Technical service bulletins
8 manufacturer communications (TSBs, service campaigns, warranty extensions) are on file with NHTSA for the 2025 Tesla Cybertruck.
On some Cybertruck vehicles, customers may experience low frequency shaking, rattling, and/or vibrations at the door assemblies and/or LH side mirror when the vehicle is driven at high speeds. Upon customer complaint…
SB-25-10-002 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Aug 14, 2026
On certain Cybertruck vehicles, the halfshaft bolts may lose torque, which may cause a loud grinding noise if the hub and axle facespline teeth become unseated and damaged. If axle grinding noise is present before…
SB-26-40-001 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Mar 26, 2026
On certain Cybertruck vehicles, the halfshaft bolts may lose torque, which may cause a loud grinding noise if the hub and axle facespline teeth become unseated and damaged. Replace all 4 halfshaft bolts and run a Double…
SB-26-40-001 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jan 21, 2026
On certain Cybertruck vehicles, the AC junction box to fast charge contactor HV harness might have a poor crimp connection, which may cause increased resistance and localized heating in the harness. If the ancillary…
SB-25-16-006 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Dec 8, 2025
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, reinforcement brackets inside the front and rear door assemblies might cause low frequency shaking, rattling, and/or vibrations at the door assemblies and/or LH side mirror when the vehicle…
SB-25-10-002 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Sep 3, 2025
On certain Cybertruck vehicles, the Vehicle Emission Control Information label was printed with text that is illegible.
SB-25-19-001 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Apr 1, 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
TSBs are repair guidance manufacturers send to dealers — they are not recalls and repairs are not automatically free. Full documents are available on NHTSA’s site.
Safety recalls
The 2025 Tesla Cybertruck has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns — recall repairs are free at franchised dealers regardless of the vehicle’s age.
Check whether your specific vehicle is affected
Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.
Check VIN on NHTSA →Buying a used 2025 Tesla Cybertruck?
- · Decode the seller’s VIN with our free VIN decoder to confirm the exact year, engine and trim.
- · Check for unrepaired recalls by VIN on NHTSA’s official lookup — recall repairs are free.