Recall 25V699000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING Defect in 2024-2026 TESLA CYBERTRUCK
RECALL This recall affects up to 63,619 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 25V699000 |
| Manufacturer | Tesla, Inc. |
| Vehicles Affected | 63,619 |
| Component | EXTERIOR LIGHTING |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
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 Consequence
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.
Related Recalls for TESLA
| Campaign | Vehicle | Component | Date | Affected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25V690000 | 2025 TESLA MODEL 3 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:FUSES, RELAYS, CONTACTS, AND SHUNTS | 12,963 | |
| 25V658000 | 2026 TESLA MODEL Y | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING | 260 | |
| 25V490000 | 2026 TESLA MODEL Y | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:HORN | 6 | |
| 25V170000 | 2025 TESLA CYBERTRUCK | STRUCTURE:BODY | 46,096 | |
| 25V410000 | 2026 TESLA MODEL Y | SEATS:CRITICAL FASTENERS | 48 | |
| 25V359000 | 2026 TESLA MODEL Y | VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:LINKAGES | 172 | |
| 25V172000 | 2023 TESLA MODEL S | AIR BAGS | 91 | |
| 25V092000 | 2023 TESLA MODEL 3 | STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM | 376,241 | |
| 25V002000 | 2025 TESLA MODEL Y | BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE | 239,382 | |
| 24V967000 | 2021 TESLA MODEL X | AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:CUSHION | 487 |