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💥 Crash riskNHTSA 25V699📅 Oct 15, 2025

2024–2026 Tesla Cybertruck recall: lights

⚠️ What's wrong

Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2024-2026 Cybertruck vehicles operating software prior to 2025.38.3. The vehicle controller software may cause the front parking lights to be too bright and exceed the maximum light output, adversely affecting the vision of other drivers. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

💥 The risk

Parking lights that are too bright can reduce visibility of oncoming drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.

🔧 The fix

Tesla released an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 12, 2025. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-25-00-008.

Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
25V699000
Manufacturer recall #
SB-25-00-008
Manufacturer
Tesla, Inc.
Vehicles affected
63,619
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Owner phone
1-877-798-3752
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Dec 12, 2025
Recall started by
MFR

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 25V699 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 25V699?

2024–2026 Tesla Cybertruck. 63,619 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Tesla dealer to book the free repair or call the manufacturer at 1-877-798-3752.