Recall 25V170 affects 46,096 2024-2025 Tesla Cybertruck vehicles for a light bar that can detach. Repair is free through Tesla service.
Tesla is recalling 46,096 2024-2025 Cybertruck vehicles because the light bar can delaminate and detach from the vehicle. A detached light bar can become a road hazard and increase crash risk, and Tesla will inspect and replace the light bar assembly free of charge.
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What's wrong?
The cant rail panel on the 2024-2025 Tesla Cybertruck is the long exterior stainless panel along the roof edge that helps finish and seal that body area. It is bonded to the vehicle structure with structural adhesive. That adhesive is supposed to keep the panel attached through heat, weather, vibration, and normal driving loads.
On affected Cybertrucks, the recalled panel assembly relies only on a structural adhesive that Tesla found can become brittle after environmental exposure. Once the adhesive weakens, the bond between the panel and the vehicle structure can separate. The panel can delaminate, loosen, and detach from the truck instead of staying fixed to the body.
Before full separation, an owner can hear a detectable noise inside the cabin. The panel can also look loose, lifted, or partly separated from the vehicle. Those signs mean the bonded panel is no longer holding as intended.
Who's affected?
Both model years list the same body-structure component in this recall.
| 2025 Tesla Cybertruck | body structure |
|---|---|
| 2024 Tesla Cybertruck | body structure |
| Units affected | 46,096 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged no field incidents to date. |
A matching year and model does not guarantee inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific pickup truck is included.
What's the safety risk?
A detached light bar can become a road hazard and increase crash risk. Cabin noise from the cant rail panel, looseness, or visible panel separation is a warning sign to schedule service and avoid extra trips until Tesla inspects it. Repair is free at any franchised Tesla dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2024-2025 Tesla Cybertruck is included in this recall.
- Contact Tesla service to schedule the free cant rail assembly replacement that secures the light bar.
- Bring the owner letter if you received one, and reference recall number 25V170 and Tesla recall SB-25-10-001 when you schedule service.
- Avoid driving with a loose or separating light bar; contact Tesla service before moving the truck if the light bar is not secure.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Tesla technician replaces the cant rail assembly that holds the exterior light bar area in place. The recall repair is free, and parts and labor are covered. Out-of-pocket repairs already paid are handled through the existing new vehicle warranty, not through a separate reimbursement program, because all affected vehicles remain under warranty. If you have prior repair paperwork for related work, ask the Tesla service desk how that warranty coverage applies.
| Reimbursement | Warranty coverage applies |
|---|
Timeline
| March 18, 2025 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| March 20, 2025 | Dealer notification began |
| March 20, 2025 | Dealer notification ended |
| May 19, 2025 | VIN-searchable in NHTSA's database — Check your VIN to see whether this recall applies to your specific vehicle. |
| May 19, 2025 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
| September 19, 2025 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 25V170?
Recall 25V170 covers 46,096 2024-2025 Tesla Cybertruck vehicles with a light bar that can delaminate and detach from the vehicle. A detached light bar can become a road hazard and increase crash risk. Tesla service will replace the cant rail assembly for free.
What should I do if my 2024-2025 Tesla Cybertruck is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific Cybertruck is included in recall 25V170. If it is, contact Tesla service to schedule the cant rail assembly replacement. Reference Tesla recall number SB-25-10-001 when you call. The repair is free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires manufacturers to repair safety defects at no cost, and Tesla service will replace the cant rail assembly free of charge for included 2024-2025 Cybertruck vehicles.
Is it safe to drive my Tesla Cybertruck with this recall?
The recall does not include a do-not-drive order. The safety risk is that the light bar can detach from the truck, become a road hazard, and increase crash risk. Check your VIN, then arrange the free replacement with Tesla service.
When did Tesla mail owner letters for recall 25V170?
Tesla mailed owner notification letters on September 19, 2025. If you bought the truck used or did not receive a letter, check your VIN to confirm whether your specific Cybertruck is included, then contact Tesla service and reference recall SB-25-10-001.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/25V170000 |
|---|---|
| Tesla customer service | 1-877-798-3752 |
| NHTSA recall # | 25V170 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 25V170000 |
Source documents
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Download Quarterly Report (PDF) - Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Misc. Document (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
- Download Recall Report (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on May 19, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →