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NHTSA Recall 25V735000: Exterior lighting

Tesla, Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 6,197 vehicles. It affects 2024 Tesla Cybertruck.

6,197
vehicles potentially affected
1
model affected
2026
owners notified (April 9)
NHTSA campaign25V735000
Manufacturer campaignSB-25-90-001
ComponentEXTERIOR LIGHTING
Report receivedOctober 27, 2025
Owner notificationApril 9, 2026
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2024 Cybertruck vehicles equipped with a service-installed off-road light bar accessory. An incorrect surface primer may have been used to attach the lightbar to the windshield, causing the light bar to loosen and detach.

Safety risk

A detached light bar may fall, creating a road hazard for other vehicles and increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Tesla Service will inspect the light bar and install an additional mechanical attachment or replace the light bar using tape to adhere the light bar to the windshield as well as an additional mechanical attachment as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 9, 2026. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-25-90-001.

Vehicles covered by recall 25V735000

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.