2024 Tesla Cybertruck Electrical System Problems
Owners have filed 56 complaints with NHTSA about electrical system problems on the 2024 Tesla Cybertruck, 32% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 5,149 miles. The words owners use most often: “power conversion” (14% of reports).
- 56electrical system complaints
- 5,149median miles at failure
- 2mention a crash
- 2mention an injury
- 3related recalls
- 45%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Power conversion: mentioned in 8 of 56 complaints (14%)
- Full self: mentioned in 7 of 56 complaints (13%)
- Service center: mentioned in 7 of 56 complaints (13%)
- Charge home: mentioned in 6 of 56 complaints (11%)
At what mileage do electrical system problems happen?
Based on 5 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 56 complaints, 2 mention a crash, 1 a fire, 2 an injury.
Tesla Cybertruck electrical system complaints by model year
| Model year | Electrical System complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Cybertruck | 2 | 22% | — |
| 2025 Cybertruck | 6 | 25% | 10,429 |
| 2024 Cybertruck | 56 | 32% | 5,149 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (3)
Exterior lighting; electrical system:software
Problem: Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2024-2026 Cybertruck vehicles operating software prior to 2025.38.3. The vehicle controller software may cause the front parking lights to be too bright and exceed the maximum light output, adversely affecting the vision of other drivers. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Risk: Parking lights that are too bright can reduce visibility of oncoming drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Tesla released an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 12, 2025. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-25-00-008.
Electrical system:propulsion system:inverter
Problem: Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2024 Cybertruck vehicles. A fault in the drive inverter may cause a loss of drive power to the wheels.
Risk: A loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Tesla service will replace the drive inverter, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 4, 2025. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-24-40-009.
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel
Problem: Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2012-2023 Model S, 2016-2024 Model X, 2017-2023 Model 3, 2019-2024 Model Y, and 2024 Cybertruck vehicles. An incorrect font size is displayed on the instrument panel for the Brake, Park, and Antilock Brake System (ABS) warning lights. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 105, "Hydraulic and Electric Brake Systems" and 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems."
Risk: Warning lights with a smaller font size can make critical safety information on the instrument panel difficult to read, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Tesla began releasing an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-24-00-003.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
The PCS2 (Power Conversion System) is an integrated power module that handles AC home charging, DC-DC conversion for the 48V low-voltage systems, and PowerShare (V2L/V2H). ⢠The Defect: Early units (mostly pre-2026 and Foundation Series models) suffer from thermal fatigue in the AC charging…
While driving on a highway with Full Self-Driving engaged, I approached an exit and applied steering input to take control. I expected the system to disengage and the Cybertruck to follow my steering input. The vehicle did not respond in the manner I expected and left the paved roadway, entering a…
The contact owns a 2024 Tesla Cybertruck. The contact stated that while driving 20 MPH with the autopilot feature engaged the vehicle failed to stop at a stop sign. The contact manually intervened and stopped the vehicle. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2024 Tesla Cybertrucks have electrical system problems?
No. NHTSA has 56 owner complaints about electrical system for the 2024 Tesla Cybertruck (32% of the 177 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 2024 Tesla Cybertruck electrical system?
Yes: 3 safety recalls list electrical system. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
At what mileage do electrical system problems start?
The median reported mileage is 5,149 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
What do owners say about electrical system problems on the 2024 Tesla Cybertruck?
The most frequent phrase is “power conversion”, in 8 of 56 complaints, followed by “full self” (7).
See all 2024 Tesla Cybertruck problems.