In what now amounts to the eighth recall in just 15 months since the Cybertruck was launched, nearly all examples of Tesla’s electric truck were recalled by U.S. safety regulators last week.
Over 46,000 Cybertrucks have been recalled due to collision risk
In a recall involving over 46,000 Cybertrucks, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration issued a warning that an external panel which runs along the left and right sides of the windscreen may separate while driving, creating a dangerous road hazard while raising the risk of a collision.
According to the NHTSA study, a structural adhesive is used to attach a stainless steel strip, known as a cant rail assembly, between the windscreen and the roof on both sides of the truck. According to the NHTSA, the remedy incorporates extra reinforcements and an adhesive that is not susceptible to “environmental embrittlement.”
The panel will be replaced by Tesla at no cost. Letters informing owners were sent out on May 19, 2025.
All 2024 and 2025 model year Cybertrucks, produced between November 13, 2023, and February 27, 2025, are covered in this recall of 46,096 vehicles. According to the NHTSA order, Tesla first learnt of the issue early this year.
In recent days, videos of people using their bare hands to tear panels off Cybertrucks have gone viral on social media.
The latest recall follows in the footsteps of multiple other recalls
Tesla started shipping Cybertrucks to customers in late 2023, but over the last five quarters, the vehicle has been recalled multiple times for safety issues, most recently in November due to a fault in an electric inverter that can cause the drive wheels to lose power. The controversial trucks were also recalled in April of last year to fix accelerator pedals that can become stuck on floor trim.
Tesla has been under fire since President Donald Trump took office and empowered Elon Musk to lead a new Department of Government Efficiency that is cutting government expenditure. This is the most recent setback for the company.
Telsa showrooms and charging stations attacked
Tesla showrooms, auto lots, charging stations, and privately owned vehicles have all been attacked although no injuries have been reported.
According to AP news, a woman was accused by Colorado prosecutors last month in relation to assaults on Tesla dealerships, which included the spray-painting of the words “Nazi cars” on a building and the hurling of Molotov cocktails at cars.
Even prior to the recent spike in attacks, Tesla was having trouble keeping up with the competition from other electric cars, especially those coming from China.
Even though this latest recall appears to have had little impact on sales, BusinessInsider explains that Tesla’s stocks so far in 2025 have fallen 42%, indicating a renewed sense of pessimism as global sales continue to tumble.
For concerned customers, Cybertruck owners may contact Tesla customer service on this number: 1-877-798-3752