Tesla Recalls Cybertrucks Over Wheels Safety Concerns
Tesla recalled Cybertrucks due to concerns their wheels could fall off. This is reportedly the 11th recall for the vehicle. Tesla Model Y was the first car to pass NHTSA's new ADAS test.
Tesla has issued its 11th recall of the Cybertruck, this time affecting 173 rear-wheel-drive models (2024–2026 model years) over a wheel safety defect: cracking around wheel stud holes in brake rotors caused by on-road cornering forces, which can cause wheel studs to separate from the hub and affect vehicle controllability. Tesla will replace front and rear brake rotors, hubs, and lug nuts at no charge; no crashes or injuries have been reported, with three warranty claims tied to the issue.
The recall — the 11th for the Cybertruck since its late-2023 launch — reinforces the persistent quality control narrative surrounding TSLA's flagship truck. The limited scope of 173 affected units (only RWD models with 18-inch steel wheels, built between March 2024 and November 2025) constrains the financial exposure, but the pattern of recurring recalls continues to weigh on the Cybertruck's brand positioning against emerging electric truck competitors.
On a contrasting note, the 2026 Tesla Model Y became the first vehicle to pass NHTSA's new Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) benchmark tests, clearing all eight criteria including pedestrian automatic emergency braking, blind spot warning and intervention, and lane keeping assistance. The dual storyline — Cybertruck recall alongside Model Y safety leadership — captures TSLA's split narrative heading into Q2 2026: a flagship product struggling with quality consistency while its core lineup advances on key safety metrics that matter to mainstream buyers and fleet operators.
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