U.S. safety regulators on Thursday issued a recall affecting nearly all Tesla Cybertrucks on the road, marking the eighth recall since deliveries began in late 2023.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recalled 46,096 Cybertrucks from the 2024 and 2025 model years due to concerns that an exterior panel along the windshield could detach while driving, posing a road hazard and increasing the risk of crashes.

Tesla will replace the panel free of charge, and owner notification letters are expected to be mailed by May 19, 2025. The issue involves a stainless steel cant rail assembly that was initially attached using structural adhesive, which regulators found could become brittle under environmental stress. The fix includes stronger adhesive and additional reinforcements.

Videos of Cybertruck panels being pulled off by hand have gone viral on social media, drawing further scrutiny to Tesla’s futuristic electric pickup.

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A Troubled Launch for Cybertruck
The recall adds to Tesla’s growing list of safety issues, including past recalls for:

Faulty electric inverters causing drive wheels to lose power.
Stuck acceleration pedals due to interior trim interference.
Windshield wiper failures and display screen malfunctions.

Tesla, owned by Elon Musk, has faced increasing challenges in 2025, including heightened competition from Chinese EV makers and declining sales. The company’s stock has dropped 42% this year amid growing investor skepticism.

Attacks on Tesla Vehicles and Facilities

Beyond its business struggles, Tesla has also been the target of attacks on showrooms, charging stations, and private vehicles in recent weeks:

In Colorado, a woman was charged for vandalizing Tesla dealerships, throwing Molotov cocktails and spray-painting “Nazi cars” on a building.

In South Carolina, federal agents arrested a man accused of setting fire to Tesla charging stations near Charleston. Investigators found anti-government writings in his belongings.
Recall Contact Information

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Cybertruck owners can contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 888-327-4236, or visit nhtsa.gov for more details.

Source: With input from agency