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NHTSA Recall 24V718000: Software (back over prevention)

Tesla, Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 27,185 vehicles. It affects 2024 Tesla Cybertruck.

27,185
vehicles potentially affected
1
model affected
2024
owners notified (November 25)
NHTSA campaign24V718000
Manufacturer campaignSB-24-00-016
ComponentBACK OVER PREVENTION › SOFTWARE
Report receivedSeptember 26, 2024
Owner notificationNovember 25, 2024
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2024 Cybertruck vehicles. The rearview camera image may be delayed after shifting into reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."

Safety risk

A delayed rearview image reduces the driver's view of what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

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.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Vehicles covered by recall 24V718000

Make and modelModel years
Tesla Cybertruck2024

Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.