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critical 31 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $1,500 · see body across all vehicles →
Of the 31 body complaints filed for the 2024 Tesla Cybertruck, here's the actual mileage breakdown — failures cluster heaviest at 0-25,000 mi.
Each bar shows the share of total complaints filed at that mileage range. Peak failure window highlighted. Some owners report problems earlier; some make it well past 150,000 miles symptom-free. Maintenance habits and driving conditions shift the curve as much as mileage alone.
Body accounts for 20% of all owner complaints filed against this vehicle, across 8 categories tracked.
A loose applique can detach from the vehicle, creating a road hazard for following motorists and increasing the risk of a crash.
The manufacturer has issued service bulletins covering body on this vehicle — documented repair instructions, service campaigns, or warranty extensions sent to dealers. A TSB isn't a recall (it's not a free safety remedy), but it's the manufacturer acknowledging the issue and how to fix it.
On some Cybertruck vehicles, the adhesive in top edge and/or center reinforcement bracket of the tailgate might delaminate, which may cause noise, vibration, and harshness (NVH). Inspect the vehicle for symptoms related to the condition. If symptoms are present, rework or replace the tailgate assembly.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗On some Cybertruck vehicles, when the tonneau cover is closed, the tonneau slat water management channel is exposed, which under certain environmental conditions, may cause excessive water to enter the cargo bed.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗On some Cybertruck vehicles, the routing of the wiring harnesses inside the front overhead console might prevent the console from fully attaching to the windshield sun visor track, causing the console to detach from the track when the sun visors are operated.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗On some Cybertruck vehicles, the windshield camera fan mounting bracket does not meet Tesla specifications and might cause the windshield camera fan to emit a buzzing or rattling noise.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗On certain Cybertruck vehicles, the LH and/or RH side apron seal may be visible through the frunk-to-fender gap.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications. Bring the bulletin number to your dealer or shop.
Owners report large stainless steel trim panels, cant rail assemblies, and roof accessories detaching during driving at highway speeds. The nine-foot trim piece above the doors, quarter panel trim, roof rail segments, and side sails are bonded with adhesive or double-sided tape and are coming loose or flying off onto highways. One owner's panel detached at 55 mph; another's at 70 mph. Cold weather accelerates failures. Recall 25V170 was issued for cant rail detachment, but Tesla has faced widespread parts shortages, delaying or blocking repairs for months. When repairs do happen, owners report visible misalignment and gaps in the rebuilt panels.
Door latches present another critical failure: one passenger door swung open on a highway entrance ramp with an infant in a car seat; the latch was nearly completely unhinged with a stripped screw. A driver's side latch exhibited partial failure with air gap at highway speeds. A front passenger door has unlatched spontaneously without activation.
A third concern emerged in a post-crash fire: rear doors lack exterior handles and depend entirely on electronic buttons that failed after the collision. The only mechanical backup releases are hidden beneath map pocket liners—impractical to access in an emergency. An occupant died because they were trapped inside.
Door vibration at highway speeds (70–80 mph) was confirmed by Tesla technicians after seven service visits, yet remains unresolved despite mentions of a service bulletin and bracket fix.
Stainless steel trim panels, cant rails, and side panels bonded with adhesive are detaching from the vehicle body during driving. Owners report pieces flying off at highway speeds, including nine-foot trim sections above doors, roof rail segments, and quarter panel trim. Recall 25V170 was issued to address this defect. Some pieces are hybrid assemblies—bolted frames with glued caps—where the glued portion peels. Temperature exposure, particularly cold weather, accelerates failure.
When: Occurs at highway speeds (55–80 mph); one case reported at 11,000 miles; another at 22,000 miles; some failures within first winter
Symptoms owners cite: Stainless steel and trim panels visibly loosened or detached; Pieces becoming unstable and flying off during driving; Gaps between panels or misalignment after recall repair; Adhesive failure allowing glued sections to peel away; Multiple panels on same vehicle failing in sequence
Repairs/costs cited: Tesla recall 25V170 involves replacement and welding of new cant rail assemblies. Parts shortages repeatedly delayed repairs. One owner reported Tesla would not authorize proactive replacement of the driver's side until passenger side failed. Recall repair misalignment noted in narrative #2 exceeded Tesla's internal tolerance thresholds; owner told they may need reinstall once proper fix is available. Re-wrap costs for custom-wrapped trucks not fully covered by Tesla ($550 out-of-pocket in one case).
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: NHTSA Recall 25V170 issued; Tesla acknowledged defect in writing to at least one owner but stated no remedy available for their VIN. Multiple complaints cite parts unavailability and dealers refusing to perform recall due to parts distribution disconnect. One recall repair resulted in visible misalignment and gaps exceeding internal tolerance limits.
Door latches are failing to securely lock or release properly. One passenger side door swung open while driving on a highway entrance ramp with an infant in a car seat. The latch was found nearly completely unhinged with the screw stripped and latch swiveling freely. Driver side door also exhibited partial latch failure with audible air gap at highway speeds. Another complaint reports a front passenger door unlatching spontaneously without button press or manual release, opening itself multiple times.
When: Incidents during highway driving; one detachment reported on entrance ramp at unknown speed
Symptoms owners cite: Door swinging open while driving; Door latch not fully securing; Screw stripped from latch mechanism; Latch swiveling without engaging lock; Air gap and wind noise at higher speeds; Door unlatching spontaneously without activation
Repairs/costs cited: One owner noted both commonly-used doors (driver and passenger) exhibiting latch defects and suspected all four door latches are at risk. No repair information provided in narratives; doors left unfixed or held shut manually during driving.
Driver side door begins visibly vibrating and flexing at highway speeds (70–80 mph), generating wind noise. Vibration is strong enough that the door flex is visible from inside the cabin. Owner expressed serious safety concern that the door could detach, potentially causing an accident or fatality.
When: Occurs at highway speeds (70–80 mph)
Symptoms owners cite: Visible door vibration and flexing; Wind noise from door area; Door instability at high speed; Concern about potential door detachment
Repairs/costs cited: Owner visited Tesla service center seven times. Technician finally confirmed and reproduced the problem at most recent visit. A service bulletin and bracket fix are mentioned online but owner had not received definitive solution. No warning lights or system messages triggered.
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: Initially dismissed as normal behavior by Tesla technicians. Local manager took issue seriously only after repeated visits and technician confirmation.
In a post-crash fire scenario, rear doors became mechanically unopenable because electronic button controls failed after the impact. The rear doors lack exterior handles and rely entirely on low-voltage electronic buttons (interior and exterior pillar). Mechanical backup releases are concealed beneath map pocket liner at the bottom of doors—not practically accessible during emergency. Occupants were unable to escape and died of smoke inhalation and burn injuries.
When: Following solo-vehicle collision and subsequent fire
Symptoms owners cite: Electronic door button controls failed post-crash; No exterior handles on rear doors; Mechanical backup releases inaccessible during emergency; Armor glass difficult to break; Occupants trapped inside vehicle
Repairs/costs cited: No repair performed; this is a design vulnerability exposed during emergency egress attempt.
Multiple owners received recall notification (25V170) but could not schedule repairs because parts were unavailable. Tesla exceeded reasonable timeframes for obtaining and installing replacement parts. In at least one case, Tesla canceled an owner's scheduled service appointment despite explicit safety concerns and requests not to cancel.
When: Ongoing since recall notification; delays exceed reasonable repair timeframes
Symptoms owners cite: Recall parts unavailable; Dealers refusing to perform recall work without parts; Service appointments canceled without remedy timeline; Owners left with unrepaired structural defects
Repairs/costs cited: Tesla acknowledged to one owner in writing that no remedy was available for their VIN and provided no timeline for repair.
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: NHTSA Campaign 25V170 issued but parts distribution disconnect prevented timely execution. Tesla canceled appointments and cited unavailable parts and VIN-specific unavailability.
Front and rear passenger doors are misaligned with sharp edges since new. Tesla states nothing can be done about it.
When: Present from new
Symptoms owners cite: Door misalignment; Sharp edges on doors
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: Tesla advised no repair available.
Bar off-road light mounted on top of windshield detached while driving at low speed (15 mph). After dealer adhesive repair, both sides of the light began detaching. Stainless steel trim above windows is only glued and comes loose or detaches entirely. Plastic trim between back window and steel side came loose and flew off at highway speed.
When: At 6,000 miles and at various speeds (15 mph, 70 mph); varies by attachment
Symptoms owners cite: Roof-mounted light detaching; Light re-detaching after adhesive repair; Trim pieces loosening and flying off; Multiple identical pieces failing on same vehicle
Repairs/costs cited: Bar light repaired with adhesive by dealer; failed again. Tesla parts for full correction unavailable.
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: Manufacturer opened cases regarding failures; parts for complete repair not yet available.
Lateral rear trim pieces (side sails) adhered only with double-sided tape are detaching during driving. One owner reported this happened twice, with a third piece nearly lost until prevented from flying off.
When: During driving; multiple instances on same vehicle
Symptoms owners cite: Side sails detaching from vehicle; Pieces becoming airborne during driving; Double-sided tape inadequate adhesion
Synthesized from 31 NHTSA owner complaints — unverified consumer allegations, summarized for patterns. The verbatim filings appear below.
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…
It's a serious issue. 31 complaints have been filed, including 1 reports involving a crash and 3 fatality(ies). We've classified it as critical based on NHTSA's reported outcomes.
Based on the 31 complaints filed, body issues most often appear around 14,000 miles. Some report problems earlier; some make it well past 150,000 with no symptoms. Maintenance habits matter — vehicles that received timely fluid services and were not regularly overworked tend to last longer.
Independent shops typically charge around $1,500 for body repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Yes — 1 active recall(s) cover body issues on this vehicle. Recall fixes are always free regardless of mileage or warranty status. Use the VIN decoder at the top of the page to check if your specific vehicle is affected.