Tesla is recalling 63,619 Cybertruck vehicles in the U.S. due to software that causes the front parking lights to shine too brightly, potentially distracting oncoming drivers and increasing crash risk. The issue affects nearly all Cybertrucks built since production began, with a free over-the-air software update available to fix it. No collisions, injuries or fatalities have been reported related to the defect.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration announced the recall on October 23, 2025, covering 2024-2026 model year Cybertrucks manufactured between November 13, 2023, and October 11, 2025, equipped with software versions prior to 2025.38.3. According to the recall notice, the vehicle controller software inadvertently allows the front parking lights to exceed maximum light output limits under Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, which governs lamps, reflective devices and associated equipment. This excessive brightness 'can reduce visibility of oncoming drivers, increasing the risk of a crash,' the NHTSA stated.
Tesla identified the defect during an internal review on October 1, 2025, after photometric tests confirmed the lights surpassed design specifications. The company estimates 100% of the 63,619 affected vehicles have the issue but is not aware of any warranty claims, field reports, collisions, injuries or fatalities linked to it. As a remedy, Tesla began rolling out a free over-the-air software update on October 8 or 9, 2025, to adjust the lighting intensity without requiring owners to visit a service center. Owner notification letters are scheduled to be mailed on December 13, 2025.
This marks the second major Cybertruck recall in 2025. In March, regulators recalled over 46,000 Cybertrucks because an exterior panel along the windshield could detach while driving, posing a road hazard. Tesla, led by Elon Musk, has faced ongoing scrutiny over vehicle safety, including a recent NHTSA investigation into 58 incidents involving its Full Self-Driving mode, which led to crashes, fires and nearly two dozen injuries.
