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Vehicle Parts & Equipment/Electrical & Lighting

2024-2026 Tesla Cybertruck Recalled for Excessive Front Parking Light Brightness

Agency Publication Date: October 15, 2025
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Summary

Tesla is recalling approximately 63,619 Cybertruck vehicles from model years 2024 through 2026. The vehicle controller software can cause the front parking lights to shine too brightly, exceeding the maximum allowed light output and violating federal safety standards. Tesla has released a free over-the-air (OTA) software update to correct this issue.

Risk

Parking lights that are too bright can dazzle or blind oncoming drivers, significantly reducing their visibility and increasing the risk of a crash.

What You Should Do

  1. This recall involves 2024-2026 Tesla Cybertruck vehicles that are running software versions earlier than 2025.38.3.
  2. Check your vehicle's current software version by tapping 'Software' on the center touchscreen.
  3. If your vehicle is connected to Wi-Fi or cellular service, the fix will be provided automatically through a free over-the-air software update (version 2025.38.3 or later).
  4. Contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752 and reference recall number SB-25-00-008 if you have questions about the update.
  5. Call the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or visit www.nhtsa.gov for additional information regarding recall 25V699.

Your Remedy Options

๐Ÿ”งFree Repair

Over-the-air (OTA) software update

How to: Tesla released an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-25-00-008.

Affected Products

Product: 2024-2026 Tesla Cybertruck

Affects vehicles operating software prior to version 2025.38.3.

Additional Information

Agency: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Recall ID: 25V699000
Status: Active
Manufacturer: Tesla, Inc.
Sold By: Tesla
Manufactured In: United States
Units Affected: 63,619 vehicles(100% estimated defective)
Park Vehicle: No
Park Outside: No
OTA Update: No
Product Type: Vehicle (V)
Recall Classification: Compliance (Federal Standard Violation)
Owner Notification Date: December 12, 2025
Distributed To: Nationwide
Manufacturer Recall #: SB-25-00-008
Agency Last Updated: January 14, 2026

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AI-Enhanced Content: The summary, action steps, and risk assessment on this page were generated by AI from official government recall data to improve readability. This is not legal or medical advice. Always refer to the official agency sources below for authoritative information.

Sources: NHTSA Notice ยท Raw API Response