Recall 24V456 affects 11,688 2024 Tesla Cybertruck vehicles for front wiper motor controller failure. Tesla service will replace the wiper motor for free.
Tesla is recalling 11,688 2024 Cybertruck vehicles under recall 24V456 because excessive electrical current can make the front windshield wiper motor controller fail. A failed wiper can reduce visibility and increase crash risk, and Tesla service will replace the wiper motor free of charge.
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What's wrong?
The windshield wiper motor on the 2024 Tesla Cybertruck drives the front wiper arm across the glass. The motor controller is the small electronic control section that tells the motor when to run and how much power to use. In rain, snow, or spray, that system keeps the driver's forward view clear.
On recalled Cybertrucks, excessive electrical current during supplier functional testing damaged a circuit board part called the 12U2 gate driver. That gate driver helps control current inside the wiper motor assembly. When the damaged controller fails, the front windshield wiper stops working instead of sweeping the windshield as commanded.
There is no warning sign before failure. The wiper can work normally until the controller quits, so an owner should treat a sudden inoperative front wiper as the recall condition and arrange the free Tesla repair if the VIN is included.
Who's affected?
| 2024 Tesla Cybertruck | wiper system |
|---|---|
| Units affected | 11,688 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged no field incidents to date. |
Not every 2024 Tesla Cybertruck is on the list. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific pickup truck is included.
What's the safety risk?
If the windshield wiper fails, visibility drops and crash risk rises, especially in rain, snow, or road spray. Schedule the wiper motor replacement soon, and avoid wet weather trips until the repair is complete if the wiper is not working correctly. Repair is free at any franchised Tesla dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2024 Tesla Cybertruck is included in this recall.
- Contact Tesla service to schedule the free windshield-wiper-motor replacement that fixes the wiper failure risk.
- Reference recall number 24V456 and Tesla recall SB-24-17-006 when you schedule the repair.
- Bring the recall notice if you received one.
- Avoid driving in rain, snow, or low-visibility conditions until the wiper motor is replaced.
What happens at the repair
At Tesla service, a Tesla technician replaces the front windshield wiper motor covered by recall 24V456. The replacement parts and labor are free under the recall. Any related repair paid before the recall notice is handled through the new vehicle warranty, not through a separate reimbursement program, because the affected 2024 Cybertruck vehicles remain under warranty. Ask Tesla service how warranty coverage applies if you have prior repair paperwork.
| Reimbursement | Warranty coverage applies |
|---|
Timeline
| June 19, 2024 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| June 21, 2024 | Dealer notification began |
| June 21, 2024 | Dealer notification ended |
| August 18, 2024 | VIN-searchable in NHTSA's database — Check your VIN to see whether this recall applies to your specific vehicle. |
| August 18, 2024 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
| October 1, 2024 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 24V456?
Recall 24V456 covers 11,688 2024 Tesla Cybertruck vehicles with a front windshield wiper motor controller that can fail when excessive electrical current passes through it. Wiper failure can reduce visibility and increase crash risk. Tesla service will replace the wiper motor free of charge.
What should I do if my 2024 Tesla Cybertruck is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific Cybertruck is included in recall 24V456. If it is, contact Tesla service to schedule the wiper motor replacement and reference Tesla recall SB-24-17-006. Owner letters were mailed October 1, 2024, but the VIN decides whether the repair applies.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost, and Tesla service will replace the wiper motor free of charge under recall 24V456. You do not need to be the original owner to receive the recall repair.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is reduced visibility if the windshield wiper motor controller fails. NHTSA campaign 24V456 states that windshield wiper failure can reduce visibility and increase crash risk. If your VIN is included, arrange the free wiper motor replacement with Tesla service.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/24V456000 |
|---|---|
| Tesla customer service | 1-877-798-3752 |
| NHTSA recall # | 24V456 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 24V456000 |
Source documents
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Download Quarterly Report (PDF) - Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Report (PDF)
- Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on May 20, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →