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2024-2026 Tesla Cybertruck recall: exterior lighting

Tesla, Inc. reported this safety recall on October 14, 2025. It covers about 63,619 vehicles.

vehicles affected
63,619
reported
Oct 14, 2025
owners notified
Dec 12, 2025
related complaints
12

Exterior lighting

What is wrong
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."
Risk
Parking lights that are too bright can reduce visibility of oncoming drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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.

Recall number 25V699000

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 12 complaints about lights problems.

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Questions about recall 25V699000

Is there a recall on the 2024-2026 Tesla Cybertruck exterior lighting?

Yes. Recall 25V699000, reported on October 14, 2025, covers about 63,619 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 25V699000?

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.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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