Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2024 Tesla Cybertruck
NHTSA data on file today
The 2024 Tesla Cybertruck has 11 NHTSA recall campaigns and 179 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
NCAP overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars, for the 1 NHTSA-tested trim.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #26V255000 Wheel Stud May Separate NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #25V735000 Off-Road Light Bar May Detach and Become a Road Hazard NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #25V699000 Front Parking Lights May Be Too Bright/FMVSS 108 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #25V170000 Exterior Trim Panel Can Detach While Driving NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #24V935000 TPMS Light May Not Remain Illuminated/FMVSS 138 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #24V832000 Inverter Fault May Cause Loss of Drive Power NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #24V718000 Rearview Camera Image May Not Display/FMVSS 111 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #24V457000 Improperly Adhered Trunk Bed Trim Can Detach NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #24V456000 Front Windshield Wiper Can Fail NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #24V276000 Unintended Acceleration from Trapped Pedal NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #24V051000 Incorrect Font Size on Warning Lights/FMVSS 105 NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Electrical System 56 complaints
- Structure 37 complaints
- Unknown or Other 32 complaints
- Forward Collision Avoidance 22 complaints
- Visibility/Wiper 17 complaints
- Power Train 16 complaints
Of the 179 complaints on file, 23 report a crash and 2 a fire; across all 179 complaints, owners report 19 injuries and 6 deaths (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $10,000–$24,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2024 Tesla Cybertruck has significant quality concerns, evident from 11 NHTSA recalls and 178 complaints, with issues in electrical, structural, and visibility systems. Limited data suggests potential reliability challenges, especially with electrical components.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | Unknown | $600–$2,500 | common |
| Structure | Unknown | $500–$2,000 | common |
| Visibility/Wiper | Unknown | $200–$900 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Battery check every 12 months
- Tire rotation every 6,000 miles
- Brake fluid replacement every 2 years
- Cabin air filter replacement annually
- Coolant level inspection annually
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Dashboard warning lights
- Unusual noises from windshield wipers
- Cracks or chips in body panels
- Loss of power to wheels
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2024 Tesla Cybertruck at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.