Tesla Cybertruck Problems by Year
NHTSA has 208 owner complaints and 11 safety recalls on file for the Tesla Cybertruck, across 4 model years (2023–2026). The 2024 model year has the most complaints (175). The most reported problem area overall is electrical system.
Tesla Cybertruck years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
No Cybertruck model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2024 Cybertruck: 175 complaints, 11 recalls
- 2025 Cybertruck: 24 complaints, 3 recalls
- 2026 Cybertruck: 9 complaints, 2 recalls
Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold or how long each year has been on the road, so newer and less popular years naturally have fewer complaints. Use them to spot problem patterns, not as a safety ranking.
Most common Tesla Cybertruck problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 63 | 3 | 2 |
| Structure | 40 | 3 | 2 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 27 | 3 | 12 |
| Steering | 22 | 3 | 7 |
| Lane Departure | 19 | 3 | 6 |
| Power Train | 19 | 3 | 0 |
| Visibility/wiper | 18 | 2 | 0 |
| Exterior Lighting | 12 | 1 | 1 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 11 | 2 | 5 |
| Service Brakes | 10 | 2 | 2 |
| Wheels | 8 | 3 | 2 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 6 | 1 | 0 |
| Suspension | 6 | 3 | 0 |
| Seats | 4 | 2 | 0 |
| Air Bags | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Back Over Prevention | 3 | 1 | 3 |
| Seat Belts | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| Engine | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Tires | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Visibility | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Tesla Cybertruck problems by model year
Problem areas with enough reports for their own page.
- 2024: electrical system (55)
All Tesla Cybertruck model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Cybertruck | 9 | 2 | 5★ | Steering | |
| 2025 Cybertruck | 24 | 3 | — | Electrical System | |
| 2024 Cybertruck | 175 | 11 | 5★ | Electrical System | |
| 2023 Cybertruck | 0 | 0 | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Tesla Cybertruck years should you stay away from?
No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 2024 (175), 2025 (24), 2026 (9). Counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, and newer years have had less time to collect complaints.
What is the biggest problem with the Tesla Cybertruck?
Electrical System, with 63 complaints across 3 model years.
How many recalls does the Tesla Cybertruck have?
11 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.