Tesla recall: Exterior lighting
What is wrong
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."
What could happen
Parking lights that are too bright can reduce visibility of oncoming drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
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.
Vehicles covered
- Tesla Cybertruck 2024–2026
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 25V699000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Tesla, Inc.
- Reported to NHTSA
- Oct 14, 2025
- Owners notified
- Dec 12, 2025
- Vehicles or items affected
- 63,619
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- –
- Part
- Exterior lighting; Electrical system › Software
- Maker's own recall number
- SB-25-00-008
- Safety standard
- FMVSS 108
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Tesla recall: Service brakes, hydraulic Apr 21, 2026
- Tesla recall: Exterior lighting Oct 27, 2025
- Tesla recall: Structure Mar 18, 2025
- Tesla recall: Tires Dec 17, 2024
- Tesla recall: Electrical system Nov 5, 2024
- Tesla recall: Back over prevention Sep 26, 2024
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.