On Thursday, U.S. safety regulators recalled nearly all Cybertrucks on the road, the eighth recall of Tesla-made vehicles since deliveries to customers began just over a year ago.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s recall, which includes over 46,000 Cybertrucks, warns that an exterior panel that runs along the left and right sides of the windshield can detach while driving, posing a dangerous road hazard to other drivers and increasing the risk of a collision.
According to the NHTSA report, the stainless steel strip, known as a cant rail assembly, between the windshield and the roof on both sides is attached to the truck assembly with a structural adhesive.
The solution employs an adhesive that has not been shown to be susceptible to “environmental embrittlement,” according to the NHTSA, and includes additional reinforcements.
Tesla will replace the panel free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed on May 19, 2025.
The recall of 46,096 Cybertrucks includes all 2024 and 2025 model years manufactured between November 13, 2023 and February 27, 2025. According to the NHTSA order, Tesla became aware of the problem earlier this year.
In recent days, videos on social media have gone viral showing people ripping the panels off Cybertrucks with their hands.
Tesla began delivering the Cybertruck to buyers in late 2023, but it has been recalled eight times in the last 15 months for safety issues, including once in November due to a fault in an electric inverter that can cause the drive wheels to lose power.
Last April, the futuristic-looking trucks were recalled to repair acceleration pedals that could become stuck in the interior trim. Other recalls were for windshield wipers and the display screen.
It’s the latest setback for Elon Musk’s electric car company, which has faced criticism since President Donald Trump appointed Musk to lead a new Department of Government Efficiency aimed at reducing government spending.
While no injuries have been reported, Tesla showrooms, vehicle lots, charging stations, and privately owned vehicles have all been targeted.
Last month, prosecutors in Colorado charged a woman with attacking Tesla dealerships, including throwing Molotov cocktails at vehicles and spray-painting the words “Nazi cars” on a building.
And federal agents in South Carolina arrested a man last week for allegedly setting fire to Tesla charging stations near Charleston. An agent from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives stated in an affidavit that authorities discovered writings critical of the government and DOGE in his bedroom and wallet.
Even before the attacks escalated in recent weeks, Tesla had been struggling, with increased competition from rival electric vehicles, particularly from China.
Though largely unaffected by Thursday’s recall announcement, Tesla shares have fallen 42% in 2025, reflecting renewed pessimism as global sales plummet.
In response to Thursday’s recall, Cybertruck owners can contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752 and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 888-327-4236, or visit nhtsa.gov.
