Tesla is recalling 63,619 Cybertrucks in the United States due to front parking lights that exceed federal brightness standards, potentially impairing visibility for oncoming drivers. The issue stems from a software glitch and affects nearly all vehicles produced to date. Owners will receive a free over-the-air update to dim the lights.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) announced the recall on October 24, 2025, covering 2024-2026 model year Cybertrucks manufactured between November 13, 2023, and October 11, 2025. According to NHTSA, the vehicle controller software may inadvertently command the front parking lamps to exceed the maximum permissible intensity, violating federal safety standards. This could reduce visibility for other drivers, though Tesla reports no accidents, injuries, or fatalities linked to the problem.
Tesla identified the defect during an internal review earlier in October 2025, confirmed by photometric testing that showed the lights surpassing regulatory limits. The fix involves a free over-the-air (OTA) software update, rolling out to affected vehicles running versions prior to 2025.38.3. Owners with software release 2025.83.3 or later already have the resolution. Notification letters will be mailed to U.S. owners after December 13, 2025, and Tesla's recall number is SB-25-00-008.
In Canada, Transport Canada issued a parallel recall for 2,629 Cybertrucks under number 2025-599, also resolved via OTA update. This marks the second major Tesla recall in October 2025, following a notice for 12,963 Model 3 and Model Y vehicles over potential battery pack defects that could cause power loss. The Cybertruck, Tesla's angular electric pickup, has faced prior scrutiny, including a March 2025 recall of over 46,000 units for detachable windshield panels. Despite these issues, Tesla continues to emphasize software-driven solutions as a core part of its vehicle maintenance strategy.
