Tesla Cybertruck Light Bar Can Detach

NHTSA campaign 25V170000 · Reported Mar 18, 2025 · Tesla, Inc.

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A light bar that comes off and lands on the road increases the risk of a crash. The notice does not tell owners to stop driving.

Key facts

NHTSA campaign number	25V170000
Reported to NHTSA	Mar 18, 2025
Manufacturer	Tesla, Inc.
Part affected	Structure:body
Vehicles covered	1 model/year combination, model years 2024
Do-not-drive advisory	No
Park-outside advisory	No
Repair	Free at any franchised dealer

What's wrong, in plain English

On certain Cybertrucks, the light bar can come loose and separate from the vehicle. Once detached, it can end up in the road as a hazard for other drivers.

What you should do

1. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
2. Contact Tesla service, or Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752.
3. The cant rail assembly replacement is free.

Where do I find my VIN, and what do I tell the dealer?

Your VIN is the 17-character code on the lower left of the windshield, on your registration and usually on your insurance card. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether this recall is still open on your car. When you call the dealer, say you have an open safety recall and give them NHTSA campaign number 25V170000. More in how recalls work.

Affected vehicles (1)

2024 Tesla Cybertruck

Who to contact

Tesla — official Tesla recall lookup

Customer service: 1-877-798-3752

Any franchised dealer for the brand can do the repair. Phone numbers are taken from manufacturer sites and recent NHTSA notices; if one has changed, the number in your own recall letter is the one to use.

The bigger picture

Tesla Structure Recalls Cover Loose Cybertruck Trim and Missing Protections · all 3 Tesla recalls in this area

Other Tesla Cybertruck recalls

Apr 22, 2026Tesla Cybertruck Wheel Stud May Separatehigh
Oct 28, 2025Tesla Cybertruck Off-Road Light Bar May Detachlow
Oct 15, 2025Tesla Cybertruck Front Parking Lights Too Brightlow
Dec 17, 2024Tesla Cybertruck, Model 3, Model Y tire pressure warning light faultmedium
Nov 5, 2024Tesla Cybertruck Drive Inverter Fault Cuts Powerhigh
Sep 26, 2024Tesla Cybertruck Rearview Camera Image May Be Delayedlow

All 11 Cybertruck recalls

Official notice

Component: STRUCTURE:BODY
Summary: Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Cybertruck vehicles. The light bar can delaminate and detach from the vehicle.
Safety risk: A detached light bar can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Tesla service will replace the cant rail assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 19, 2025. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-25-10-001.

Verify your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov. Recall repairs are free of charge by law.