Tesla Cybertruck parking lights are too bright for others

NHTSA campaign 25V699000 · Reported 2025-10-15 · Tesla, Inc.

Parking lights that are too bright can reduce visibility of oncoming drivers, increasing the risk of a crash. The notice does not tell owners to stop driving.

What's wrong, in plain English

The software that runs your truck's lights can make the front parking lights shine brighter than the law allows. Those lights are meant to be dim markers, not headlights, so when they are too bright they can dazzle drivers coming the other way and make it hard for them to see. Tesla has already sent out a free over-the-air software update that fixes it. You do not need to visit a service center — just make sure your truck installs the update.

What you should do

1. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm your Cybertruck is covered.
2. Connect the truck to Wi-Fi and install the free over-the-air update (software version 2025.38.3 or later).
3. If the update will not install, contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752 (recall SB-25-00-008).

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 taillight and headlight recalls: dark lamps or too-bright beams · all 5 Tesla recalls in this area

Official notice

Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Summary: 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."
Safety 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.

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