Austin, TX – April 3, 2025 – Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) is recalling 46,096 2024-2025 Tesla Cybertruck pickups over a piece of trim that may fall off while driving. This would create road debris for the other motorists, increasing the risk of a crash and injury.
Recall summary
The Cybertruck has a cosmetic trim on the side of the vehicle – known as a cant rail – which frames the front and rear doors. The trim was not attached correctly to the affected vehicles and may separate.
Recall risks
A trim that falls off while driving may land on the road, creating an obstacle for the other motorists, who may crash while trying to avoid it.
Warning signs
A loose trim could create noise while driving. The owners might also notice it is not fitted correctly against the vehicle’s body.
Other Tesla recalls
In September 2024, Model X SUVs were recalled because their roof trims could fall off while driving, as reported.
In January 2025, Tesla recalled several models over an issue with rearview cameras, also as reported.
On a separate note, Tesla is currently being investigated by the U.S. government after one of its self-driving vehicles killed a pedestrian.
The repair
Dealers will replace the cant rails free of charge.
The owners should receive letters with more information by May 19, 2025.
Is your vehicle a part of this recall?
More than 45,000 Cybertrucks are affected by this Tesla fly-away trim recall. To do a Tesla recall check and see if yours is one of them, please use MotorSafety’s free vehicle lookup tool.
