Tesla is recalling 63,619 Cybertrucks in the U.S. due to front parking lights that are too bright, potentially distracting other drivers and raising crash risks. The issue stems from a software glitch in vehicles built from November 13, 2023, to October 11, 2025. The company will address it with a free over-the-air update.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) announced the recall on October 26, 2025, affecting all Cybertrucks produced to date with model years 2024 to 2026 and software versions prior to 2025.38.3. According to the NHTSA report, a software problem causes the front parking lights to exceed the maximum light output allowed under Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 108. This brightness can dazzle or distract oncoming drivers, increasing the risk of collisions, though Tesla reports no known incidents of crashes, injuries, or fatalities related to the issue.
Tesla identified the problem during an internal review in early October and began rolling out the corrective software update on October 8. The fix, version 2025.38.3 or later, will be delivered over-the-air, requiring no service center visit—similar to smartphone updates. Owners will receive official notification letters starting December 13, 2025.
This recall covers every Cybertruck manufactured since deliveries began at the end of 2023, providing the first public figure on total production: 63,619 units. It adds to the Cybertruck's history of issues; earlier this year, in March, NHTSA recalled over 46,000 vehicles for detachable windshield panels that posed road hazards. Last year, the model faced seven separate recalls. Despite these challenges, the stainless-steel electric pickup remains a high-profile project under Elon Musk's leadership at Tesla.
