2024 Tesla Cybertruck used buying checklist

Test for the problems owners report most

The most reported problems of this model year, with what to look for on the test drive.

• Windshield wiper failure13 owner complaints

  Test the wipers, washers, defrosters and every window. Look for chips or cracks in the windshield.

• Sudden loss of power8 owner complaints

  Start the engine cold and listen for knocking or ticking. Check for warning lights, oil leaks and a low oil level, and ask how often oil had to be topped up.

• Headlights failing or too dim5 owner complaints

  Check every exterior and interior light, and look for condensation inside the headlights.

Make sure these recalls were done

Recall repairs are free at any dealer of the brand. Ask the seller for proof, or have a dealer check the VIN.

• Service brakes, hydraulicRecall number 26V255000, Apr 21, 2026
• Exterior lightingRecall number 25V735000, Oct 27, 2025
• Exterior lightingRecall number 25V699000, Oct 14, 2025
• StructureRecall number 25V170000, Mar 18, 2025
• TiresRecall number 24V935000, Dec 17, 2024
• Electrical systemRecall number 24V832000, Nov 5, 2024
• Back over preventionRecall number 24V718000, Sep 26, 2024
• VisibilityRecall number 24V456000, Jun 19, 2024
• StructureRecall number 24V457000, Jun 19, 2024
• Vehicle speed controlRecall number 24V276000, Apr 17, 2024
• Electrical systemRecall number 24V051000, Jan 30, 2024

Service bulletins worth asking about

Repair instructions the maker sent to dealers for known problems. Ask whether any of these repairs were done.

• On certain Cybertruck vehicles, the AC junction box to fast charge contactor HV harness might have a poor...Dec 8, 2025
• On some Cybertruck vehicles, the adhesive in top edge and/or center reinforcement bracket of the tailgate...Nov 17, 2025
• On some Cybertruck vehicles, when the tonneau cover is closed, the tonneau slat water management channel...Feb 25, 2025
• On certain Cybertruck vehicles, the left body controller's printed circuit board was misaligned with its...Feb 25, 2025
• Tesla identified a manufacturing flaw in certain Cybertruck vehiclesDec 23, 2024
• On certain Cybertruck vehicles, the HV battery ancillary harness may have been improperly routed, which...Dec 6, 2024

Before you pay

• Decode the VIN and make sure it matches the title, the registration and the car itself.
• Get a vehicle history report to check for accidents, salvage or flood titles and odometer problems.
• Ask for service records, especially oil changes and any transmission fluid service.
• Start the car from cold, and drive it at city and highway speeds for at least 20 minutes.
• Have an independent mechanic inspect the car before you sign anything.