Model year
2025 Tesla Cybertruck
NHTSA lists 3 recalls and 25 complaints for the 2025 Tesla Cybertruck (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). The components listed on the most complaints are ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (5), LANE DEPARTURE: ASSIST (4), FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL (3). NHTSA lists 2 investigations with no close date in the file. NHTSA rated 2 variants 5 stars overall. EPA rates it 78–82 MPGe combined and 40.9–43.4 kWh/100 mi depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $900–$1,000, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
Recalls
26V255000 · Apr 21, 2026
WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS; SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2024-2026 Cybertruck vehicles equipped with 18-inch steel wheels. The brake rotor stud holes may crack and allow the stud to separate from the wheel hub.
25V699000 · Oct 14, 2025
EXTERIOR LIGHTING; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
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…
25V170000 · Mar 18, 2025
STRUCTURE:BODY
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Cybertruck vehicles. The light bar can delaminate and detach from the vehicle.
Complaints
25 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 2, fire flag on 0, injury field 2, deaths field 0. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.
Investigations
| Action | Subject | Opened | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|
| PE25012 | Traffic safety violations while Full Self Driving ("FSD") is engaged · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS | Oct 7, 2025 | No close date in the file |
| EA26002 | FSD Collisions in Reduced Roadway Visibility Conditions · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS | Mar 18, 2026 | No close date in the file |
Safety ratings
| Variant | Overall | Front | Side | Pole | Rollover | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| (ALL VARIANTS) PU/CC AWD | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 · possibility 0.124 | NHTSA photo |
| (All Variants) PU/CC AWD Early Release | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 · possibility 0.124 | NHTSA photo |
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cybertruck AWD · Automatic (A1) · All-Wheel Drive | Electricity · EV | 85 | 72 | 79 | 42.9 | 325 | $950 |
| Cybertruck Long Range · Automatic (A1) · Rear-Wheel Drive | Electricity · EV | 93 | 72 | 82 | 40.9 | 335 | $900 |
| Cybertruck Long Range (20in Cyber wheels) · Automatic (A1) · Rear-Wheel Drive | Electricity · EV | 89 | 67 | 78 | 43.4 | 335 | $1,000 |
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This page is not a VIN lookup. NHTSA's recall tool checks a specific vehicle: nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's page for this model year is 2025 Tesla Cybertruck at NHTSA. Complaint narratives stay on NHTSA's site and are not copied here.