RecallNHTSA 25V699000Published

Tesla, Inc.: exterior lighting

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."

What to check on the product label

Compare the exact product and every lot, model, serial range or date listed in the official notice. A similar name alone does not establish that your product is included.

Identifiers in this source record

2026 TESLA CYBERTRUCKManufacturer campaign: SB-25-00-0082025 TESLA CYBERTRUCK2024 TESLA CYBERTRUCK
Details to have ready

Vehicle: VIN plus the year, make and model. Car seat or equipment: Manufacturer, model and production date from the label. Tire: Brand, tire line, size and DOT tire identification number.

Read the vehicles identification guide

Why this notice was issued

Parking lights that are too bright can reduce visibility of oncoming drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.

Official action

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.

Follow the specific instructions and use the contact details in the announcement if you need help confirming a match or arranging the remedy.

Read the full official instructions

Product & source details

Product
2026 TESLA CYBERTRUCK
Brand or manufacturer
TESLA
Source
NHTSA
Notice type
Recall
Source reference
25V699000
View all