Overview
- The recall involves the cant rail, a stainless steel exterior trim panel, which can detach while driving, creating a road hazard and increasing crash risk.
- All 2024 and 2025 model-year Cybertrucks manufactured from November 2023 to February 2025 are affected, totaling 46,096 vehicles.
- Tesla will replace the defective panels free of charge using a stronger adhesive and additional mechanical reinforcements.
- The defect was first identified in January 2025, with Tesla receiving 151 warranty claims but no reports of crashes, injuries, or fatalities linked to the issue.
- This marks the eighth recall for the Cybertruck, compounding Tesla's challenges, including declining stock value, quality control concerns, and backlash against CEO Elon Musk's political activities.