2024 TESLA Cybertruck Problems & Complaints

At approximately 6:30 PM on January 4, I experienced an incident where the passenger front door unlatched, completely by itself without pressing the unlatched button or pulling the manual release. It has since opened itself again in my driveway. And this can be a very serious issue if it worked to unlatch while driving and the door swings open and causes an accident or hits an object or person which can in terms caused serious injury, or property damage, and even in some cases if a passenger is in the seat in the door and latches without their seatbelt on, it can cause serious injury, and or death. In the event of a passenger falling out.

The contact owns a 2024 Tesla Cybertruck. The contact stated that while driving at a moderate speed on a windy day, a metal piece, approximately 2-3 ft. long and located on the side of the sunroof, detached from the vehicle. The contact managed to recover the piece that detached from the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a Tesla service center, where the failure was acknowledged the failure, and the contact was provided an estimate for the repair. The contact stated that the failure was a manufacturer's defect and that the repair should be free of charge. The vehicle had yet to be repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 11,000.

Subject: Tesla Cybertruck Recall – Out-of-Pocket Wrap Costs I own a Tesla Cybertruck (VIN: [XXX] ) affected by the recall on Cant Rail Assemblies. Tesla requires the replacement and welding of new assemblies. My truck is custom wrapped by Rogue Films, a Tesla-recommended supplier. Rogue Films quoted $850 to re-wrap the affected areas after the recall repair. Tesla is only offering $300, leaving me to cover the remaining $550. This cost is a direct result of Tesla’s recall, not elective customization. In addition, Tesla does not provide a loaner vehicle during the lengthy repair process, adding further burden. I am filing this complaint because customers should not have to pay out-of-pocket expenses to remedy a manufacturer’s defect under recall. This is a clear case of recall cost shifting to the end customer. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

The contact owns a 2024 Tesla Cybertruck. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V170000 (STRUCTURE); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted, and it was confirmed that the part was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

The contact owns a 2024 Tesla Cybertruck. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V170000 (STRUCTURE); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

I am submitting this safety complaint as the vehicle owner of a Tesla that was involved in a collision on November 15, 2025. Although I am the policyholder and registered owner, I was not the driver at the time of the incident. My husband, [XXX] , was operating the vehicle, and Tesla Autopilot/FSD was engaged when the loss of control occurred. At the time of the incident, it was raining heavily, though visibility and road conditions were still within what Autopilot typically handles during normal operation. While driving under these conditions with Autopilot activated, the vehicle suddenly exhibited unexpected and erratic steering behavior, causing it to lose stability and veer out of control. The deviation happened rapidly and without sufficient warning or opportunity for my husband to intervene manually. The resulting collision appeared to be the result of an Autopilot system malfunction, not driver error. Key concerns include: Autopilot’s failure to maintain proper lane position Sudden abnormal steering input originating from the system Possible sensor, perception, or weather-related detection failure Lack of adequate warning or disengagement alert prior to the loss of control Tesla Insurance later determined the driver to be “principally at fault,” but this conclusion did not consider the possibility of Autopilot system failure under heavy rain conditions and does not reflect the sequence of events as experienced by the driver. As the vehicle owner, I am requesting that NHTSA review this incident as a potential safety defect involving Tesla’s Autopilot/FSD system. I am concerned that this malfunction—particularly under adverse weather—may also affect other Tesla owners and could indicate a broader systemic safety issue. I am willing to provide additional information, driver statements, documentation, or vehicle data upon request. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

We received a notice from Tesla about a recall involving the cant rail. We reached out to Tesla and they said we must go to a Tesla dealer and the mobile team will not be able to do this repair. We are in South Dakota and the nearest dealer is 6 hours away in Colorado. We asked Tesla to give us a name of a local shop who can do the repair and they said we must go to Tesla. They are unwilling to handle this recall.

The gear selector attached to visor often loose and detached during drive, this action put the car gear into neutral immediately and are very dangerous, tesla try to fix this issue 3 time unsuccessful.

I am reporting a critical safety issue with my Tesla Cybertruck (VIN: [XXX] ). On [XXX], at [XXX] MDT, while making a turn at the corner of [XXX] , the vehicle, operating in Full Self-Driving (FSD) mode, unexpectedly veered into the oncoming traffic lane. No error messages were displayed, and this behavior poses a significant safety risk. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

While vehicle was in full self driving supervised mode, it made an illegal u turn from a traffic light crossing into oncoming traffic. I have the video taken by the vehicle. I am unable to upload it.

The adhesive that attaches the front windshield is separating from the front windshield also it appears the the actual windshield is delaminating. This is causing a hazzard to driving. Especially when the sun is coming right at the vehicle.

The wiper on the vehicle can not be controlled and set off manually. The auto wipe system repeatedly turns on and dry wipes the glass which reduces visibility for both the driver as well as the camera based safety systems. This is a software bug that has gone unfixed and unacknoledged by Tesla for over 6 months. This happens on every drive multiple times every day regardless of weather conditions.

Windshield wiper fell off, Tesla was unable to get me an appointment to repair for a month and stating it was wear and tear that made it fall off.

On [XXX], while driving highways for over 2 hours, the windshield became very dirty with dried debris from the road. I activated the window cleaning function on the steering wheel ( for the first time) and could not clear the dirt from the passenger side. I tried many times, but no result. The drivers side did clean acceptably. But not the passenger side! I could see arcs on the windshield where the wiper attempted to drop fluid. There were 8 or 9 such arcs left after the wiper withdrew. I did see cleaning solvent near the outside of the windshield. But I could not see out of the windshield. Reported same to Teslas customer svc and a service visit was scheduled for Jan. 8, 2025. By this time I had manually cleaned the window and verified the solvent well was full. Svc agent said, no one else complaining and system is operating 100% as designed. Experienced same situation again on [XXX]. Customer svc again scheduled an on site svc call for Feb 7 2025. I then saw on facebook, over 50 other people complaining of exactly the same problem. Most had tried svc and heard the same informational as I. Some included photos of the problem, some had their wiper or pump replaced, other e told that Tesla was planning an OTA update to cure the problem. I did a walk-in to svc on Jan 27,2025, and was told there is no guidance from corporate on this matter and that as far as they knew, corporate was not aware of the problem. I'll keep my appointment on Fri and hopefully I'll have some relief. I hate not seeing things coming from my right side! INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

The wiper will not clear the windshield it only smears and leaves streaks causing visibility issues. The automated wiping feature also does not operate properly and it will wildly wipe at high speed with nothing on the window and then do nothing when it is covered in water and road dirt. It will also dry wipe for no reason and smear what ever is on the window causing a visibility issue and then with the unfortunate combination of poor washer fluid output and poor blade contact it cannot clean the windshield properly. To be clear, it does not just take awhile to clean, it cannot clean the window regardless of how long you use the wiper wash function. It is a complete failure and I cannot get Tesla to address it. I made an appointment Dec. 6th for Jan. 31st (first available) and it was pushed, with no reason, to Feb 27th. After my current business trip, I will be discontinuing driving the vehicle if there is any chance of bad weather, it is that bad of an visibility issue and would be as unsafe as me driving without my glasses, looking through streaks and haze obscure important details I feel I cannot see the roadway good enough to operate the Cybertruck safely.

On [XXX], [XXX] was a right rear passenger in a 2024 Cybertruck. The driver lost control and struck a tree with the driver side against a wall. The truck immediately caught fire. The operation of the doors was powered by a small battery pack which was no longer operational after the impact. The passenger side doors operate off of that battery. Without power, the passenger doors could not open, trapping the driver and passengers in the Cybertruck. The fire moved quickly to the passenger compartment and towards the trapped passengers. The design of the electric doors required passengers who are not familiar with the vehicle to find the location of a manual release hidden from view beneath a panel to remove that panel and pull the manual release mechanism. There are no instructions present to explain to a passenger how to access the manual release. The truck has no exterior door handles. The only means to open the door from the outside was a button located at the base of the B&C pillars. When the electric system failed, that door release button became useless. A rescuer arrived but had no way to open the passenger side doors from the outside. The truck’s “armor glass” windows made forcing entry extraordinarily difficult. The rescuer was able to break the passenger side window with repeated strikes and attempted to rescue [XXX] by extracting her through the front passenger window but was unsuccessful due to the heat from the fire. She was forced to retreat back to the rear seat. She survived the initial collision with no injuries and was fully conscious. She was unable to escape the Cybertruck and was killed due to smoke inhalation and thermal injuries. The failure of the vehicle’s design to provide emergency egress in the event of crash, power loss, and fire created a foreseeable and unreasonable risk of occupant entrapment and death in the event of a collision resulting in power loss. It is available for inspection by the NHTSA. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

My wireless phone charger is causing my cell phone to heat up. When I pickup the cell phone after being charged is very warm to the touch. I’m concerned that cell phone battery (lithium) is being damaged because based on this charging condition.

The contact owns a 2024 Tesla Cybertruck. The contact stated that while waiting at a railroad track with the Full Self-Driving (FSD) feature activated, the destination was entered, and the railroad lights and gate were lowered when suddenly the Full Self-Driving (FSD) disengaged independently. The traffic light turned green, and the driver was required to take control of the vehicle. During the independent disengagement of the Full Self-Driving (FSD) feature, the vehicle abruptly accelerated. The contact was concerned that the failure might have result in a crash, had he not taken control of the vehicle. The contact stated that he submitted a report through the vehicle App. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer to be diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 3,400.

The contact owns a 2024 Tesla Cybertruck. The contact stated while driving 49 MPH with the Full Self-Driving (FSD) activated, the destination was entered, and the system announced the direction steps and suddenly the Full Self-Driving (FSD) disengaged independently causing the driver to be required to take control of the vehicle. During the independent disengagement of the Full Self-Driving (FSD), the vehicle abruptly accelerated and almost struck another vehicle in a head-on collision. The contact was concerned that the failure could result in a crash if other vehicles were in the opposite direction. On a separate occasion, the contact stated that the Full Self-Driving (FSD) was engaged and driving at various speeds, and the vehicle independently maneuvered into oncoming traffic on a 2-lane road causing the contact to have to take control of the vehicle. A crash was avoided; however, the contact was concerned that if there had been a median barrier it could have resulted in a crash. In addition, the contact stated there was a second occasion where the vehicle was in Full Self-Driving (FSD) and veered into oncoming traffic, and manual control of the vehicle was required. The failure was not recorded via the Tesla App. A dealer was contacted, and a service appointment was scheduled for a diagnostic test. The Tesla Service Advisor informed the contact that there was nothing in the systems logs that there was an error, and the dealer was not able to duplicate the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure several times. The failure mileage was approximately 2,000.

Received a “critical error” message on the screen and was advised to pull over. After doing so and putting the vehicle in “park” I was unable to take the vehicle out of park or move it at all. This would have been very dangerous if it occurred in an unsafe neighborhood or busy highway. Couldn’t even take it out of park for the tow truck driver to get it onto the flatbed so he had to use “skates” to pull it onto the truck. There were many different error messages appearing on the screen related to different systems in the car so I suspect some sort of electrical defect caused multiple systems to fail simultaneously. I uploaded a couple of pics of some of the messages below.

When driving in a winter storm, headlights quickly become snow packed rendering them useless. This is extremely dangerous driving in any snowstorm at night. The light bar does not provide sufficient visibility at night and also can become ice packed.

When driving during a snow storm, the headlights of the Cyberteuck become covered in snow and ice. The main headlights that produce most of the light are just under the frunk in an inset groove. Because of the nature of the design it catches snow it collects in that location. Because of the LED headlights there’s not enough heat to melt away the snow. At night your lights slowly fade away until you can barely see anything. Photo is not my vehicle but my friend’s who reported same problem.

The headlight design, being behind and slightly above the front bumper, allows snow to accumulate in front of the headlights while parked and while driving. This prevents visibility in low-light conditions for both the vehicle driver and for other drivers.

1. CHMSL Requirement: FMVSS No. 108 mandates a center high-mounted stop lamp (CHMSL) on passenger vehicles, typically a single lamp centered and positioned above the rear stop lamps. In cases where design constraints prevent a single CHMSL, two identical lamps are permissible, provided they are symmetrically mounted above the other stop lamps. 2. Cybertruck's Rear Light Bar: The Cybertruck’s rear light bar does not appear to comply with this standard, as it presents a continuous light bar rather than a distinct, centrally mounted CHMSL or two identical, high-mounted stop lamps.

Cyber truck does not have a center high mounted signal lamp and higher than the other 2 rear lamps.

On December 23, 2025, my 2024 Tesla Cybertruck (Foundation Series) was operating with Full Self-Driving (FSD – Supervised) engaged. While FSD was active, the vehicle executed an unsafe driving trajectory. I attempted to intervene and regain control; however, the system did not disengage as expected and did not yield control appropriately to driver input. Despite driver intervention attempts, the vehicle continued along the unsafe trajectory, resulting in a loss of control and collision with roadside objects. There were no mechanical warnings or alerts prior to the incident. The issue appears related to system behavior, disengagement logic, and driver override response while FSD was active. The vehicle is currently preserved under a formal litigation hold. No inspection, teardown, or data access has occurred. Tesla has confirmed in writing that it does not modify, delete, or alter vehicle data it has received. I am submitting this complaint due to concerns regarding the safety behavior of Full Self-Driving (Supervised), including the system’s failure to disengage upon driver input and the human-machine interface governing control authority.

The contact’s father owns a 2024 Tesla Cybertruck. The contact’s father stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the Autopilot function became inoperable. The contact stated that while engaging the Autopilot function and attempting to make a turn in a residential area, the vehicle unexpectedly accelerated and collided with a tree. The air bags did not deploy during the incident. As a result of the crash, both the contact’s father and nephew sustained injuries and received medical attention at a local emergency room. The contact’s father sustained a rib injury and bruising, while the contact’s nephew suffered an ongoing back injury due to the incident. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed and taken to a body shop. The dealer was contacted; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure, and a case was opened. The approximate failure mileage was 1,500.

I am writing to report an incident that occurred on [XXX] [XXX] while my Cybertruck was operating in Full Self-Driving (FSD) mode. While driving on [XXX] Brooklyn NY with no other moving traffic present, my Cybertruck did not detect a vehicle that was parked improperly—sticking out too far into the lane. The FSD system failed to adjust its path accordingly and struck the side view mirror of my vehicle, causing significant damage to the mirror glass and housing. I understand that FSD is a driver-assist feature that requires supervision, and I was attentive during the drive. However, the clearance of side view mirrors from the driver’s perspective is extremely difficult to judge at street level, and I believe stationary obstacles of this nature should be reliably detected and avoided by the FSD system. This type of incident raises concerns about the performance of FSD in handling stationary objects, especially when the vehicle was otherwise properly supervised and operating in a straightforward environment. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

NHTSA has created a safety risk by forcing FSD to have extreme monitoring. While in FSD I have to go back to normal driving to change the station on the radio or look at my phone. This is something I do in my non fsd vehicles all the time. The reason for me purchasing FSD is to be safer. Your ridiculous overreach may actually kill me.The entire purpose is to reduce distracted driving, yet your ridiculous rules force an unsafe environment. I hope whoever pushed these restrictions realizes they are accountable for the crashes and deaths they create for forcing people out of FSD.

The car crosses solid yellow lines all the time. all the time. it hits rumble strips. it generally is unsafe and annoying. it is getting worse. this is not to mention the constant brake checking when engaging. it does not change lanes when prompted even if it is safe.

I am filing this complaint regarding Tesla's failure to include the advertised Autosteer feature in my new Cybertruck, which I believe raises serious safety concerns. At the time I ordered my vehicle, Tesla's website and the official Cybertruck Owner’s Manual (archived October 15, 2024) clearly listed Autosteer as a feature included with Autopilot. Tesla also markets Autopilot as a system that “enhances safety and convenience,” which formed a core part of my purchasing decision. I previously owned both a Model 3 and Model Y, both of which had Autosteer included in the base Autopilot, reinforcing that expectation. Upon delivery of my Cybertruck, I learned that Autosteer was not actually included, and Tesla now requires customers to pay for Full Self-Driving (Supervised) to access this core safety function. This change was not communicated prior to purchase or delivery and contradicts both historical Tesla offerings and the documentation available at the time of sale. Tesla’s decision to restrict a safety-related feature—one that assists with lane keeping and crash avoidance—may put my family and others at greater risk. Drivers may assume Autosteer is included based on Tesla’s marketing, which could lead to misuse or over-reliance on the limited Base Autopilot. I contacted Tesla directly and requested a resolution. Despite multiple follow-ups, I received no meaningful response. I believe this matter represents a pattern of deceptive practices and raises legitimate safety concerns regarding what features are expected and what is actually delivered. I respectfully request that NHTSA investigate Tesla’s removal of Autosteer from Base Autopilot and its potential implications for consumer safety and transparency in driver-assistance system advertising.

In a rain situation the wind shield wiper is not operating when it’s pouring rain outside or even a drizzle. The wiper never goes off. It has to be manually turned on for the windshield wiper to actually work. Also, the lighting on the vehicle is very dim because the vehicle pretty much only operates off of two tiny fog lights, and in a low visibility area there’s not enough lighting to actually see the road and bicycle is biking on the roadways even in a dark situations, it’s the same thing not enough lighting to actually see anything on the road.

When driving in snow, the snow accumilates in front of the recessed headlights on top of the front bumper and makes night driving impossible.

On May 15, 2025, at around 11:30 AM, my Tesla was involved in a collision while Full Self-Driving (FSD) was engaged. The incident occurred at the Tesla West Covina Dealership. The vehicle struck a barrier wall without any collision warning, suggesting both a failure of the sensors and FSD system. After the incident, Tesla staff directed me to their West Covina Service Center. A service advisor reviewed the dashcam footage with me and acknowledged the crash appeared to result from FSD malfunction. I was told Tesla will cover the repair. However, when I returned on May 26, 2025, I was informed that the dashcam footage was no longer available. I did not delete it and suspect it may have been removed by Tesla personnel. They also then claimed they will not cover any repairs. I have written to their legal department to formally request the video footage and any other data they have regarding the crash. Despite follow-up, Tesla has not responded or released any data. I am reporting this as a possible safety defect and mishandling of evidence. I request NHTSA investigate: The failure of Tesla’s FSD and collision avoidance system. The disappearance of crash footage after review by Tesla staff. Tesla’s lack of response to requests for data and documentation. Thank you for your attention.

On [XXX], at approximately around [XXX], an incident occurred involving the Auto Park feature of a Tesla vehicle in a quiet parking lot. The conditions were clear, with no adverse weather, obstacles, or surrounding vehicles. The Auto Park function was engaged, and the vehicle reversed and moved forward as expected. However, it failed to stop and collided with a yellow pole directly in front. The front camera feed was visible on the screen, but the vehicle did not detect or recognize the pole, and no collision alert was issued. The incident occurred too quickly to allow manual intervention via the brake pedal. The collision resulted in minor front bumper damage, with repair costs estimated at over $1,500. All incident details and vehicle data have been provided to Tesla for investigation. And they rejected to provide front plastic bumper replacement. [XXX] [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

The contact owned a 2024 Tesla Cybertruck equipped with Pirelli Tires, Tire Line: Scorpion ATR, Tire Size: 285/65/R20, DOT Number: N/A. The contact stated that while driving at 70 MPH, he heard a loud bang, and the vehicle veered to the left. No warning light was illuminated. The contact attempted to steer right, but the vehicle failed to respond. The vehicle struck another vehicle in the left lane before both vehicles crashed into the median barrier wall. The contact's vehicle then spun into three right lanes and came to a complete stop on the right shoulder. The air bags were deployed. Upon inspection, the contact discovered that the rear driver's side rim was fractured. The contact and three passengers were taken to the hospital via ambulance. The contact sustained third-degree burns on his arms as a result of the air bag deployment. The second passenger had cuts on the head from the seat belt. The third passenger had cuts and bruises on the face from the seat belt. The fourth passenger sustained no injuries. A police report was filed and stated that the failure was caused by the rear driver's side tire blowout. The vehicle was towed to a tow yard and was deemed totaled by the insurance company. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure, but the contact obtained the event data report and summary. The failure mileage was approximately 8,504.

Un known LT285/65R20 123/120H Dot [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

I purchased 2024 Tesla cybertruck and got the delivery of the truck on May 11th 2024. One the very first day I experienced a critical warning that stated " Critical Steering issue detected" and it started beeping loudly and I was unable to steer it. Now I am unable to drive the car as I have a whole lust of critical alerts that pop up on the screen. I am concerned about my safety and others on the road. One of the warning says "loss of system redundancy detected. Unable to shift out of park because vehicle has detected loss of redundancy. The vehicle may suddenly lose electrical power, steering and propulsion, and maybe unable to apply the parking break." I tried contacting Tesla emergency roadside support and they just keep me on hold and I am unable to reach a real person. I tried scheduling a service appointment but these warnings are critical and is a potential safety concern.

While driving vehicle a prompt flashed on the screen saying “power reduced, steering performance reduced due to overheating”. Then the next screen said “critical steering issue detected pull over”. Then I got a loss of system redundancy detected. This has happened twice in one week and I’ve towed it to Tesla twice.

While operating on a public roadway with Tesla Full Self-Driving (Supervised) engaged, the vehicle unexpectedly departed its intended roadway trajectory. Upon recognizing unsafe vehicle behavior, I attempted to manually override and disengage the system using normal driver control inputs. Despite these attempts, the system did not disengage or yield control in a timely or effective manner. The vehicle continued on an unsafe path, left the roadway, and collided with a fence and a tree before meaningful driver control could be restored. This incident raises concerns regarding the reliability of driver override authority and the system’s ability to relinquish control during supervised operation.

I believe there was an issue with the ABS system that kept me from stopping the vehicle, as speed was increasing while going downhill with the brake pedal pushed hard. I was forced to make the choice to steer the vehicle into a mountainside to stop it before I ended up over the side of the mountain road. The vehicle then tipped over, coming to a stop.

While driving on a local road and thank fully at speed of 20mph vehicle lost all power, in few seconds of alerts steering failed as well as brake failed. Car slowly coasted to stop and died completely. Steering and brakes were completely unresponsive all of a sudden while driving. Was only able to get out of car via emergency exit. If this was on a highway at highway speed am very positive it would have been a disaster.

Vehicle aggressively shakes in highway speeds I had 3 repeated issues w my cybertruck already documented

While exiting the Chick-fil-A drive-thru lane, I lightly pressed the accelerator to move into the next lane. Suddenly, the vehicle jerked forward very quickly, as if I had floored the accelerator. At the same time, the display showed "Emergency Braking in Progress." It felt as though the truck briefly braked and then rapidly released, causing unexpected acceleration. No collision occurred, but it was startling and very scary.

Component/System Failed: The primary component failing is the Front Overhead Console Assembly (P-R-N-D manual gear selector/shifter and hazard light switch). The assembly detaches, rattles, and fails to remain securely affixed to the headliner. The defect has been present since delivery (Aug 2024, 208 miles). Safety Risk: The overhead console contains the crucial backup gear selector and the hazard light button. Should the vehicle’s primary touchscreen fail (rendering the main gear selector unusable), reliance on this repeatedly detaching or faulty manual shifter compromises the driver's ability to safely operate the vehicle (Park, Reverse, Neutral, Drive) or activate emergency hazard lights. Problem Confirmation/Inspection: The failure is confirmed by the manufacturer (Tesla Service Centers). Tesla attempted to fix the overhead console defect at least four times. The defect was confirmed again on October 22, 2025 (11936 miles), where Tesla noted only a "slight adjustment... as a temporary fix" and stated a "Permanent fix will be performed on the upcoming visit". The vehicle and its components have been inspected repeatedly by Tesla technicians. Warning Lamps/Symptoms: The primary symptom is the physical rattling, looseness, and detachment of the overhead console/gear selector. The center console can come off at ant time that the windshield visor is detached from the console. This has happened to me several times while I was driving and it caused the cybertruck to shift out of gear and has changed the gear to neutral and park on different occasions. The first time this happened while I drove, I was driving down the street and the car came to a hault when the gear shift cover came loose. This could have caused a serious accident, but fortunately it didnt. This problem existed from the time of delivery & we had to make our 1st service apt on the day we took possession of the truck. This happened several times afterwards and tesla was unable to fix this in 7 attemp

On [XXX], [XXX] sat in the left rear-seat of a Cybertruck that was involved in a solo-vehicle collision. [XXX]'s impact injuries were minor. The truck caught fire. The right rear door remained mechanically openable, but its ordinary operation depended on low-voltage electronic buttons located inside the cabin and on the exterior pillar. Those buttons failed after the crash. A man tried to rescue the occupants, but he could not open the doors because the buttons failed and the truck lacks exterior handles. The "armor" glass made it difficult for the rescuer to break open the windows. The mechanical backup releases for the rear doors are concealed beneath the map pocket liner at the bottom of the doors — not feasible to find or use in the smoke, heat and chaos of a post-crash fire. This obscure release left the rear seat occupants with no practical means of egress. [XXX] died of smoke inhalation and burn injuries because he was trapped inside the Cybertruck. Another occupant and the driver also died. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

The contact leased a 2024 Tesla Cybertruck. The contact stated while driving 25 MPH, the windshield wipers turned off. The contact stated that the indicator was inoperable. While depressing the left turn signal, the blinker was slow to respond. While driving on a narrow street, the vehicle swerved to the right. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact received a recall letter related to NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V170000 (Structure). The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who referred the contact to the dealer. The contact called an unknown dealer in Las Vegas, NV, but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was called, but there was no response for two hours. The contact eventually spoke to a representative who suggested that a service appointment should be scheduled using the App. The failure mileage was approximately 5,000.

Cyber truck went hydroplane twice in the rain on low speed

I am leasing a 2024 Tesla Cybertruck and have experienced multiple serious and unresolved safety issues. When driving at speeds of 50–60 mph or higher, the Cybertruck begins to shake aggressively, particularly in the front wheels. The vibration makes it difficult to maintain control. I took it to the Tesla dealership, and service staff confirmed there is a known malfunction with the Cybertruck tires. They informed me they are waiting on new tires to arrive, but offered no timeline and sent me home with the issue unresolved. No loaner vehicle was offered, no workaround was provided, and I am still driving a vehicle Tesla knows is defective. In addition, the rear windows malfunction frequently. When I close the rear doors, the windows often jam or freeze. This concerns me because the Cybertruck is built entirely with electronic door systems—there are no manual overrides. If power is lost during a crash, occupants may not be able to exit. This is even more alarming in light of recent reports of Cybertruck-related deaths. Multiple individuals have died in crashes where the battery was damaged or the vehicle caught fire. Power loss caused the doors and windows to become non-functional, and due to Tesla’s armored glass, bystanders couldn’t break the windows to rescue the victims. These people burned alive while trapped inside. This is not a theoretical issue—it has happened. Despite these risks, Tesla has not issued a recall or urgent fix. I’ve made multiple efforts to resolve these problems, but Tesla’s delays, denials, and lack of proactive safety measures are deeply negligent. This is a dangerous vehicle, and I am requesting that NHTSA immediately investigate both the front-end tire instability and the entrapment risk caused by electric-only doors and unbreakable windows. I no longer feel safe driving this Cybertruck and believe others are also at serious risk.

Truck mirror came in contact with a small eucalyptus tree at 65 MPH on the side of the highway during a trip on FSD autopilot. On the way back from the trip, the destination address was put into navigation and the FSD button was pressed. Unbeknownst to me the vehicle had switched from FSD Autopilot to cruise control. The vehicle was swerving all over the road and almost hit a curb and other parked vehicles at 25-30 MPH Also, aside from this case in some areas on the highway the vehicle will cut over the lines and not stay in the lane while in FSD Autopilot. I have NEVER had this issue where FSD Autopilot disengaged after a trip and returning. Once the settings are placed in FSD Autopilot they were never changed unless done manually. There were no alerts/notification telling me FSD/Autopilot was disengaged. I’ve sent a report to Tesla and received an automatic AI response mentioning that FSD or Cruise Control needs to be selected for each trip. This has NEVER been the case.

I was driving [XXX] going through Saint Paul and the truck sped up and became uncontrollable. I started braking as fast as I could and caused it to rear end into another vehicle. I’ve tried to contact Tesla about this, and they have not responded to me. I was told the engineering team would get back to me about the possible cause of the accident, but never heard back and they could not provide me any of the vehicle data or video which they told me in the service center. They would be able to find that when they diagnosed it, they did fix the vehicle and I ended up selling it due to not being too excited about driving ever again. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

Front drivers seat moves under hard turning. Clicking noises and the feeling that the seat is either shifted left or right depending on direction of last sharp turn. Tesla has admitted it’s a design defect after 4th attempt to fix. 2 different technicians test drove the vehicle and confirmed the issue; online Cybertruck forums discuss the problem as well. Problem apparent immediately after purchase. I’m concerned that the sear will not hold up as designed in an accident

While driving with Tesla's Full Self-Driving (FSD) system engaged, my vehicle struck two standard traffic cones in a clearly marked construction zone. The system failed to detect the cones or make any evasive action. I have video evidence of the incident. The situation was extremely dangerous. The cones could easily have been construction workers, pedestrians, or something more severe. I hesitated to intervene because it happened in a split second, and I was trusting the system to respond — which it completely failed to do. In that moment, I was also faced with a difficult choice: swerve and potentially cause a more serious accident, or trust that FSD would navigate correctly. It didn’t. The impact caused damage to my vehicle. When I brought it to Tesla, the technician dismissed my concern, laughed, and sarcastically told me, “There’s no way we’re paying for it.” He said it was my responsibility to avoid the cones — even while FSD was fully engaged. That kind of response is unacceptable, especially when Tesla markets this system as being capable of handling real-world driving environments like construction zones. This incident shows a significant failure in Tesla’s FSD recognition and decision-making systems. There were no warnings or alerts prior to the impact. The event raises major safety concerns, not only for the driver but for anyone on or near the road. I’m reporting this because I believe Tesla's current version of FSD has critical deficiencies that could lead to injury or worse. The system should never ignore basic road hazards like cones, and the company's dismissive response after the fact is alarming.

On taking the exit on the freeway, the accelerator and the brakes were unresponsive and the vehicle took control and no longer responded to the driver's actions. Then it hit the sidewalk , the tires bursted and the wind shied cracked. The vehicle drove over the side walk with bursted tires and then it stopped.

When the vehicle achieves highway speeds of 65-75 mph, there is a tremendous vibration all over the vehicle. It feels like the tires are coming off and it is difficult to stear and maintain lanes, or control of the vehicle.

The contact owns a 2024 Tesla Cybertruck. The contact stated that while driving at 70 MPH with the "Full Self-Driving" (FSD) active, the vehicle ahead of the contact's vehicle abruptly slowed down. The contact began to notice that the vehicle failed to detect the vehicle slowing down and the contact attempted to manually stop the vehicle. The contact crashed into the vehicle which resulted in a three-vehicle collision. The air bags failed to deploy upon impact; as a result, the contact hit her chest on the steering wheel. The contact was taken to the hospital via an ambulance and was treated for neck, back and chest pain. The two other vehicle occupants sustained both neck and back injuries but did not seek medical treatment. The whereabouts of the other drivers were unknown. A police report was filed(report unavailable). The vehicle was initially towed to an independent tow yard. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and later towed the vehicle to an authorized Tesla service center where it remained in their possession. The current condition of the vehicle remains unknown. The failure mileage was 5,149.

Hello are you still in business or has Elon DOGED you already? No matter.... here's a CyberTruck in the junkyard. [XXX] The wheels have gone all whompy. Don't suppose you are bothered about it. Have a [XXX] day. Your friend [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

I was driving in a rain storm and the wiper started to malfunction. Would only clean half the windshield. Then shut off completely. Made a weird noise and started smoking in the front.Started working for on wipe then did a 360 on front end of the car. Wiper blade flew off and wiper arm Would not stay in position. Was able To get home but had to get the car towed to Tesla.

On Saturday, [XXX], vehicle was at a T-intersection, in normal drive mode (not FSD) waiting for traffic to pass to enter roadway from side road. Vehicle suddenly started to go backwards. Had to press on the brake to stop. Rebooted the car and the error happened again. Tried to reverse from the intersection to be able to stop the vehicle in a safe location, but steering (drive by wire) was not working. Had to drive with one foot on the brake and one on the electronic throttle to go backwards, even though vehicle was in drive model. Display read 'Traction Control Disabled', 'Adaptive Rider Control Degraded', 'Stability Control disabled', and 'Emergency braking not available'. Tesla service was requested and vehicle was transported to Tesla facility in Tampa. I am very concerned that had this failure occurred while on interstate could have resulted in a serious accident. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

While driving at night on autopilot last night on the highway, the frunk opened. It blocked our view, luckily it was not busy on the highway and we were able to pull to the side It took multiple attempts to close it back again

MoThe air suspension is stuck saying it cannot adjust. The car states that there is an electrical issue. As an electric car electrical issues seems to be a concerning error message to receive. The service center has stated a part was replaced two times but the error message remains. The error is in reference to exhausting from the valve block. This removes the ability to utilize any of the adjustments and potential water wade mode. The service center said a redesign is in the works, but no such redesign is in the works.

Accelerator pedal slipped and lodged in trim making vehicle pin the acceleration pedal to the floor.