Model year

2026 Tesla Cybertruck

Pickup, electric, AWD/All-Wheel Drive, built in United States. Owner complaints on file from Oct 3, 2025 to Sep 18, 2026.

Recall campaigns covering this model year264k vehicles or units across those campaigns
Owner complaints8Close to the median 2026 pickup
Severity index25.02026 pickups average 4.2
First 24 monthsOpenWindow has not closed yet
Complaints over time

Complaints about the 2026 Tesla Cybertruck peaked in 2025, with 1 filed

Owner complaints about this model year, by the year they were filed with NHTSA.

02468202520267
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. The lighter column runs through October.
Components

38% of complaints about the 2026 Tesla Cybertruck name steering

Owner complaints by component. Hover or focus a bar for the crash, fire, injury or death count.

Steering
3
Electrical system
2
Driver assistance
2
Powertrain
2
Structure
1
Suspension
1
Wheels
1
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. A complaint can name more than one component; it is counted under the first.
Recalls

2 recall campaigns cover the 2026 Tesla Cybertruck

Check a specific vehicle by VIN on NHTSA's site: a campaign may cover only part of a model year's production.

Recall campaigns for the 2026 Tesla Cybertruck
CampaignFiledSubjectComponentVehiclesRemedy
26V-255Apr 21, 2026Brake rotor stud holes may crack and allow the stud to separate from the wheel hubBrakes173Part replacement
25V-699Oct 14, 2025Vehicle controller software may cause the front parking lights to be too bright and exceed the maximum light output, adversely affecting the…Electrical system63,619Software update
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file.
Owner complaints

What owners reported about the 2026 Tesla Cybertruck

The full text of every complaint filed with NHTSA about this model year, newest first. Complaints are filed by owners and are not verified by NHTSA; NHTSA removes personal details before publishing.

8 complaints on file, page 1 of 1.

  1. Filed Sep 18, 2026Failure Jul 31, 2026Sanford, FLSuspension, Hub

    See attached document for complaint.

    NHTSA complaint 11765268
  2. Filed Sep 7, 2026Failure Sep 5, 2026Luquillo, PRAdaptive cruise controlCrash

    Tesla FSD failed to measure an entrance correctly and scratched the left side of the truck. Affected left rear passenger door, left rear flares, left rocker panel.

    NHTSA complaint 11762551
  3. Filed Aug 12, 2026Failure Aug 12, 2026Fairburn, GAWarning, Assist, Steering

    Lane Departure Avoidance is jerking the vehicle aggressively back into the lane and is creating a serious safety concern. I have already scheduled maintenance with Tesla regarding this issue, but I was told that there was nothing they could do about it. The issue occurs when driving in a lane and needing to move over quickly or make an immediate lane adjustment. If the turn signal is not activated, the vehicle will aggressively steer/jerk itself back toward the original lane. This can be dangerous because the system is essentially fighting the driver’s steering input at a moment when the driver may need to move out of the lane to avoid a hazard, merge, or reposition the vehicle. Lane Departure Avoidance should assist and warn the driver, not override the driver’s steering input to the point that the vehicle aggressively forces itself back into the lane. At minimum, the system should be adjustable to provide a vibration, warning, or chime rather than making such a strong steering correction. The current behavior makes it feel like the vehicle cannot safely exit a lane without activating the turn signal, even when the driver is intentionally and safely controlling the vehicle. This needs to be investigated and corrected because the steering intervention itself can create a hazardous situation rather than prevent one.

    NHTSA complaint 11756441
  4. Filed Jun 16, 2026Failure Jun 15, 2026Sparks, NVUnknown or otherCrash

    2026 Tesla Cybertruck was in Full Self Driving mode when backing out of a parking space. The Cybertruck backed into a parked car causing damage to both vehicles and whiplash of Cybertruck occupants. The Cybertruck accelerated backwards from 1 mph to 4 mph instantly. There is vehicle video footage of the car in FSD leading up to the accident.

    NHTSA complaint 11744372
  5. Filed May 16, 2026Failure May 7, 2026Tallahassee, FLElectrical system, Power train, Steering

    Purchased truck on May 5th. May 7th scuba valve went bed causing air suspension failure. Low voltage system had critical safety failure causing loss of steering and throttle control. Received vehicle back from Tesla shop said they could not repay the issue. Next day while driving system had total low voltage crash resulting in vehicle loosing all power. Loss of steering no throttle response all systems died. Shop kept vehicle for two weeks returned it on May 15 upon getting home parked vehicle three hours later truck had total loss of all power with 27 system voltage errors.

    NHTSA complaint 11738273
  6. Filed Apr 21, 2026Failure Apr 2, 2026Plano, TXElectrical system, Power train, Steering

    Within approximately four days of delivery, my vehicle experienced multiple system failures during normal driving conditions. The following warnings appeared simultaneously: - Low voltage electrical system issue detected - Rear axle steering disabled – turning radius limited - Power reduced - Unable to charge – Service required - Additional system warnings These issues affected critical systems including steering, electrical, and vehicle power. The steering limitation and power reduction created a significant safety concern while driving. The vehicle had only been exposed to normal rain conditions prior to the incident, raising concerns about reliability under typical use. Tesla later confirmed a failure in the low voltage distribution and control system requiring replacement of a major electronic component. Given that this occurred within days of delivery, I am concerned that this vehicle may have a serious safety defect.

    NHTSA complaint 11732768
  7. Filed Mar 10, 2026Failure Mar 8, 2026Potomac, MDBody

    Passenger door controller began malfunctioning on day 1 of delivery (03/08/2026) By day 2 (03/09/2026) the controller failed completely. When it failed, the window lowered (indexed), and the vehicle erroneously detects the door as being open all the time. The vehicle will not engage in FSD. As a result, the vehicle will not lock. The vehicle incorrectly assumes it is still in use when parked (forces ventilation and entertainment system to remain on). Requesting the issue correct yielded a service appointment of 03/24/2026. Subsequent attempts to treat this as a safety issue and asked for a sooner appointment did not yield a positive response.

    NHTSA complaint 11723270
  8. Filed Oct 3, 2025Failure Oct 2, 2025Private, AKUnknown or other

    Vehicle with self driving hallucinates violating driving while impaired laws and constituting a risk to public safety. Vehicle's computer literally hallucinates this is unlicensed unsafe product that cannot be considered technology because it is more dangerous than of any utility [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

    NHTSA complaint 11691157
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file.
Investigations

2 NHTSA investigations on file

  • EA26002 Engineering analysis, Electrical system
    FSD Collisions in Reduced Roadway Visibility Conditions
    Opened Mar 18, 2026, still open
  • PE25012 Preliminary evaluation, Electrical system
    Traffic safety violations while Full Self Driving ("FSD") is engaged
    Opened Oct 7, 2025, still open
Source: NHTSA ODI investigations file.
Service bulletins

2 manufacturer communications cover this model year

Technical service bulletins and other notices the manufacturer sent to dealers. A bulletin is not a recall.

  • SB-25-10-002 Aug 14, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    On some Cybertruck vehicles, customers may experience low frequency shaking, rattling, and/or vibrations at the door assemblies and/or LH side mirror when the vehicle is driven at high speeds. Upon customer complaint, inspect the vehicle for symptoms relate…
  • SB-25-10-006 Nov 17, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    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 pre…
Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications files.