CarRecallWatch- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; EXTERIOR LIGHTING
- Problem
- 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."
- Risk
- Parking lights that are too bright can reduce visibility of oncoming drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- 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.
What this recall means for you
Certain 2024-2026 Tesla Cybertruck vehicles running software prior to version 2025.38.3 may have front parking lights that are too bright. The vehicle controller software can push light output above the maximum allowed under federal lighting standards (FMVSS No. 108), so the vehicles do not fully comply with that standard.
When parking lights are too bright, they can reduce the visibility of oncoming drivers, which increases the risk of a crash. Owners should be aware of this issue, especially when driving at night.
Tesla is fixing the problem with an over-the-air (OTA) software update at no cost to owners. Owner notification letters were mailed December 12, 2025. To get help, contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752 and reference recall SB-25-00-008. You can also check your vehicle's VIN for open recalls.
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Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
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