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ProblemsByVinFile / 2024-TESLA-CYBERTRUCKNHTSA data synced 4 days ago
2024 · Tesla
Tesla Cybertruck problems
155 owner complaints and 6 active recall campaigns on file. Here's the breakdown — what's serious, what's noise, what a working mechanic would actually do about it.
Reliability score
6.4 / 10
Average for the segment. Some recurring trouble spots worth knowing about.
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Critical
6
Severe
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Moderate
Should you avoid this 2024 Cybertruck?
Avoid — the electrical system
The data says walk unless this exact vehicle has documented proof the electrical system was repaired or replaced.
3 fatality reports and 1 fire-related complaint on the electrical system
Body: 31 complaints, classified critical
Reliability score 6.4/10 — around the segment average
6 recall campaigns on file
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What owners are saying
recent NHTSA-filed complaints · verbatim
2024 Cybertruck· body
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…
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…
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…
During back camera was covered with rain, rear view was totally blind bec of rain drops. It's unsafe with rain and back camera totally covered with rain drop
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A detached light bar may fall, creating a road hazard for other vehicles and increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Tesla Service will inspect the light bar and install an additional mechanical attachment or replace the light bar using tape to adhere the light bar to the windshield as well as an additional mechanical attachment as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 9, 2026. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-25-90-001.
A delayed rearview image reduces the driver's view of what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Tesla released an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 25, 2024. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-24-00-016.
A loose applique can detach from the vehicle, creating a road hazard for following motorists and increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Tesla service will apply adhesion promoter and pressure sensitive tape or replace missing applique as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 18, 2024. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-24-12-006.
It's got known weak points. With a reliability score of 6.4 out of 10 based on 155 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2024 Tesla Cybertruck has a higher-than-average rate of reported issues. The areas to watch are listed above. Whether it's worth owning depends on price, condition, and how much repair exposure you can absorb.
Should you avoid the 2024 Tesla Cybertruck?
On the NHTSA data, the 2024 Tesla Cybertruck is one to avoid unless a specific vehicle proves otherwise. The data says walk unless this exact vehicle has documented proof the electrical system was repaired or replaced. The record behind that call: 3 fatality reports and 1 fire-related complaint on the electrical system; Body: 31 complaints, classified critical; Reliability score 6.4/10 — around the segment average; 6 recall campaigns on file. This is our read of the federal complaint and recall data — not a substitute for a pre-purchase inspection.
What's the most common problem on the 2024 Tesla Cybertruck?
Based on NHTSA records, the most-reported issue is electrical, with 33 complaints filed. Typical failure occurs around 9,637 miles. Average repair cost runs about $850 at an independent shop.
What's the most expensive thing that goes wrong?
The electrical is one of the costlier repair items. Average repair cost runs about $850 at an independent shop. Typical failure occurs around 9,637 miles. Catching early warning signs can sometimes extend life by 20–30,000 miles.
How do I check if my Tesla Cybertruck has open recalls?
Paste your VIN into the decoder at the top of this page. We pull live from NHTSA, so you'll see exactly which campaigns apply to your vehicle and whether the dealer has logged the fix. Recall repairs are always free regardless of mileage or warranty status.
Is an extended warranty worth it on a 2024 Tesla Cybertruck?
Math is straightforward: a quality service contract runs $1,800–3,500 over 3 years. With 155 complaints on file and the costliest repair averaging $850, one major failure more than pays for it. The catch is reading the contract — many providers exclude wear items and require pre-authorization, so cheaper plans are not always better value.
Recall and complaint data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database, last synced 4 days ago. Verify the raw federal record at
nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2024/Tesla/Cybertruck.
Editorial commentary written by ProblemsByVin contributors and reviewed by ASE-certified mechanics.
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