2025 Tesla CYBERTRUCK
Problems, Recalls & Reliability Report
Quick Summary
The 2025 Tesla CYBERTRUCK has 30 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — that's 0.4x the segment average of 80. The most common issue is driver assist/cameras problems (23% of all complaints), specifically: when on full self driving on the freeway if the road starts curving the car does not stay in the lane and start hitting the bump on the road or in situation getting to close to another car or the center diver.
30
Total Complaints
0
Recalls Issued
—/5
Safety Stars
0.4x
vs Segment Avg
Known Problems
DRIVER ASSIST/CAMERAS
7 complaints- • When on full self driving on the freeway if the road starts curving the car does not stay in the lane and start hitting the bump on the road or in situation getting to close to another car or the center diver
- • Since purchasing my Cybertruck with Full Self-Driving in July 2025, I have experienced a repeated safety issue whenever Autopilot/FSD is engaged on highways. The vehicle will consistently pull toward the left side of the lane, positioning itself directly on the left lane line. This feels extremely u
- • Since purchasing my Cybertruck with Full Self-Driving in July 2025, I have experienced a repeated safety issue whenever Autopilot/FSD is engaged on highways. The vehicle will consistently pull toward the left side of the lane, positioning itself directly on the left lane line. This feels extremely u
“When on full self driving on the freeway if the road starts curving the car does not stay in the lane and start hitting the bump on the road or in situation getting to close to another car or the center diver”
— NHTSA complaint filing
ELECTRICAL
5 complaints- • Brand-new 2025 Cybertruck developed moisture inside sealed HV battery pack with no submersion, off-roading, or flooding. Service photos show only trace condensation and crystallized residue—no mud, corrosion, or contaminants. Tesla denying warranty and quoting $37k replacement. Suspected manufacturi
- • The contact owns a 2025 Tesla Cybertruck. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the contact exited the vehicle and the front driver-side door independently closed and slammed his right hand in the door, injuring three of his fingers. The contact sought medical attention and was infor
- • The Power Conversion System (PCS) in the Tesla Cybertruck is experiencing a high rate of hardware-level failure (specifically the PCS2 module) that poses three distinct safety risks beyond the loss of AC charging. Loss of Steer-by-Wire Integrity: The Cybertruck utilizes a full steer-by-wire system
“Brand-new 2025 Cybertruck developed moisture inside sealed HV battery pack with no submersion, off-roading, or flooding. Service photos show only trace condensation and crystallized residue—no mud, corrosion, or contaminants. Tesla denying warranty and quoting $37k replacement. Suspected manufacturi”
— NHTSA complaint filing
SEATS/RESTRAINTS
4 complaints- • The contact owns a 2025 Tesla Cybertruck. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the rear middle row seat felt loose and failed to remain in place as intended. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer, where it was diagnosed with a loose rear middle row seat. The vehicle was repaire
- • I’ve had a model 3,model y and now a cybertruck, can’t speak on the rest of the fleet but didn’t had this problem with those cars or any my other cars in the pass, but the passenger side seat belt keeps locking up, if you have to reach down to get an item or reach back it locks up, even if you go a
- • My 2025 Tesla Cybertruck AWD (VIN: [XXX] ) has a recurring failure of the right rear seat occupant detection system, which governs airbag deployment and is certified by Tesla to meet FMVSS 208. The same alert (internal code RCM2_a698) persisted through two official repairs at Tesla Palo Alto:
“The contact owns a 2025 Tesla Cybertruck. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the rear middle row seat felt loose and failed to remain in place as intended. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer, where it was diagnosed with a loose rear middle row seat. The vehicle was repaire”
— NHTSA complaint filing
STEERING
3 complaints- • Driving the cybertruck on a road going straight no set destination on the cars navigation with autopilot on so it should have continued straight for the most part…. but the car decided to make an abrupt illegal right turn from a straight only lane after passing the appropriate right merge lane. Aft
- • HTSA Safety Complaint Description The 2025 Tesla Cybertruck exhibits a persistent and recurring air suspension system defect that impairs safe vehicle operation. From the moment of delivery, the air suspension failed to raise or lower properly, displaying a fault message indicating potential restora
- • The Power Conversion System (PCS) in the Tesla Cybertruck is experiencing a high rate of hardware-level failure (specifically the PCS2 module) that poses three distinct safety risks beyond the loss of AC charging. Loss of Steer-by-Wire Integrity: The Cybertruck utilizes a full steer-by-wire system
“Driving the cybertruck on a road going straight no set destination on the cars navigation with autopilot on so it should have continued straight for the most part…. but the car decided to make an abrupt illegal right turn from a straight only lane after passing the appropriate right merge lane. Aft”
— NHTSA complaint filing
SPEED CONTROL
2 complaints- • Driving the cybertruck on a road going straight no set destination on the cars navigation with autopilot on so it should have continued straight for the most part…. but the car decided to make an abrupt illegal right turn from a straight only lane after passing the appropriate right merge lane. Aft
- • While FSD was actived, my cyber truck was driveing on lane 2, it steered to the right on while passing a truck to its right side unsafely. The truck on lane 3 hit my right back wheel, and then it hit another truck on lane 4.
“Driving the cybertruck on a road going straight no set destination on the cars navigation with autopilot on so it should have continued straight for the most part…. but the car decided to make an abrupt illegal right turn from a straight only lane after passing the appropriate right merge lane. Aft”
— NHTSA complaint filing
Estimated Repair Costs
Estimates based on average reported repair costs. Actual costs vary by location, shop, and severity.
🔍 Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist
Based on 30 owner complaints for this specific year, here's what to check or ask about:
- ☐DRIVER ASSIST/CAMERAS: When on full self driving on the freeway if the road starts curving the car does not stay in the lane and start hitting the bump on the road or in situation getting to close to another car or the center diver
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
- ☐ELECTRICAL: Brand-new 2025 Cybertruck developed moisture inside sealed HV battery pack with no submersion, off-roading, or flooding. Service photos show only trace condensation and crystallized residue—no mud, corrosion, or contaminants. Tesla denying warranty and quoting $37k replacement. Suspected manufacturi
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
- ☐SEATS/RESTRAINTS: The contact owns a 2025 Tesla Cybertruck. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the rear middle row seat felt loose and failed to remain in place as intended. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer, where it was diagnosed with a loose rear middle row seat. The vehicle was repaire
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
- ☐STEERING: Driving the cybertruck on a road going straight no set destination on the cars navigation with autopilot on so it should have continued straight for the most part…. but the car decided to make an abrupt illegal right turn from a straight only lane after passing the appropriate right merge lane. Aft
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
- ☐General: Get a pre-purchase inspection from an independent mechanic ($100-$200)
Tesla CYBERTRUCK — Year Comparison
How does 2025 compare to other years? Fewer complaints = more reliable.
Full years-to-avoid analysis →NHTSA Safety Rating
No NHTSA safety rating available
At a Glance
- Complaints
- 30
- Recalls
- 0
- Fire reports
- 0
- Crash reports
- 3
- Injury reports
- 3
- Segment avg
- 80
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