The Tesla Cybertruck is being recalled due to an issue that could cause a loss of propulsion, which makes for the sixth recall of the electric pickup truck since deliveries started earlier this year.
This recall, which covers 2,431 vehicles, addresses a potential fault with the affected trucks’ inverters that could cause an immediate loss of torque to the wheels, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).
2025 Tesla Cybertruck – Courtesy of Tesla, Inc.
No warning occurs prior to the loss of torque, but once it happens drivers will see a warning on the dashboard display advising them to pull over safely, the agency added. The lack of response from the accelerator pedal might also be a clue that something is wrong.
Tesla estimates that just 1% of the recalled vehicles actually have the fault, which has been the subject of five warranty claims as of Oct. 30. The automaker told the NHTSA it is not aware of any collisions, fatalities, or injuries related to the problem, however.
2025 Tesla Cybertruck – Courtesy of Tesla, Inc.
While Tesla has been able to address numerous issues with over-the-air updates so that customers don’t have to visit service centers, that isn’t the case here. The remedy is replacement of the inverter, which Tesla service centers will perform free of charge. Tesla expects to mail owner notification letters Jan. 4, 2025. Owners can also contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752 for more information. Tesla’s reference number for this recall is SB-24-40-009.
The Cybertruck was previously recalled five times in the past 11 months. The problems that triggered those previous recalls ranged from busted wiper motors and loose trim to “trapped” accelerator pedals” and rearview cameras with image delay issues.
