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Tesla Cybertruck Front Parking Lights Too Bright
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Parking lights that are too bright can reduce visibility for oncoming drivers, increasing the risk of a crash. The notice does not tell owners to stop driving.
Key facts
| NHTSA campaign number | 25V699000 |
|---|---|
| Reported to NHTSA | Oct 15, 2025 |
| Manufacturer | Tesla, Inc. |
| Part affected | Exterior Lighting |
| Vehicles covered | 2 model/year combinations, model years 2024–2026 |
| Do-not-drive advisory | No |
| Park-outside advisory | No |
| Repair | Free at any franchised dealer |
What's wrong, in plain English
Certain 2024 to 2026 Cybertruck vehicles running software older than a specific version may have front parking lights that shine brighter than what safety rules allow. When these lights are too bright, they can make it harder for other drivers on the road to see clearly, which raises the chance of a crash. This happens because of how the vehicle's software controls the parking lights on these trucks.
What you should do
2. Contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752 with questions.
3. The software update installs automatically over-the-air, free of charge.
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 25V699000. More in how recalls work.
Affected vehicles (2)
Who to contact
Tesla — official Tesla recall lookup
Customer service: 1-877-798-3752
The bigger picture
- Tesla Exterior Lighting Recalls Cover Failed Lamps and Excessive Brightness · all 5 Tesla recalls in this area
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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.