What’s happened? In another challenge to perfect one of its most innovative vehicles to date, Tesla has announced a fresh recall affecting more than 6,000 Cybertrucks due to a faulty off-road accessory.
- The Musk-led automaker has issued a recall for 6,197 Cybertrucks in the United States (via official support page).
- Affected units have a defect in the off-road LED light bars, which may detach while driving due to improper adhesive application during assembly.
- The issue primarily affects the high-performance Cyberbeast variant and vehicles manufactured between November 13, 2024, and November 5, 2025.
Why is this important? This marks Tesla’s 10th recall in under two years, highlighting ongoing quality-control and production challenges at the company.
- Although the LED light bar defect hasn’t been linked to any injuries, the recall raises further questions about Tesla’s assembly process.
- The announcement also comes at a time when the Cybertruck is performing well in sales, but regulatory hurdles have delayed its launch in key markets such as the European Union.
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Why should I care? If you’re a Cybertruck owner, expect to be contacted by the automaker for a free inspection and, if necessary, replacement of the faulty light bars. Tesla will also be adding a mechanical safety fuse as part of the fix.
- You can check whether your vehicle is affected by entering your Cybertruck’s VIN on the Tesla Recall Search webpage or the NHTSA site.
- Owners who opted for factory or aftermarket off-road light bars—especially those who installed them themselves—should remain vigilant for signs of detachment, as this could pose a safety risk on the road.
- Tesla has stated it will maintain a transparent approach with customers, replacing defective units at no additional cost and implementing further design modifications to improve safety and reliability.
