Tesla Recalls Nearly All Cybertrucks for Detaching Trim

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Tesla, announced a voluntary recall for its 2024 and 2025 Cybertruck models due to a potential safety issue. A stainless steel exterior trim panel, referred to as a cant rail, may detach from the vehicle, posing a road hazard and increases the risk of a crash, the company announced.

This recall affects approximately 46,096 vehicles, which accounts for most Cybertrucks on the road, manufactured between November 13, 2023, and February 27, 2025.

The vehicle which began rolling out to drivers in late 2023 has had eight recalls in the past 15 months for safety problems, the Associated Press reports.

Recall investigation details

This latest issue was first identified Jan. 7 during routine monitoring of field repairs, according to  the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA) recall report. Tesla's engineering team conducted an investigation, then  initiated  the recall March 11. As of March 14, the company had reported 151 warranty claims related to this issue. No known collisions, injuries, or fatalities associated with the defect have been reported.

Remedy and customer guidance

In response to the issue, Tesla said that drivers of the affected vehicles may continue to drive their Cybertruck. The company will contact owners to schedule a free service appointment as parts become available. The process is expected to take about one hour per vehicle.

Tesla plans to notify all affected owners by mail starting May 19. This notification will provide detailed instructions on how to proceed with the recall process. In addition, owners can verify if their vehicle is affected by entering their Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) on the Tesla or NHTSA recall websites. For additional assistance, contact Tesla's customer service team at 877-798-3752.