HomeAutomobileTesla recalls over 63,000 Cybertrucks over lighting defect, issues software fix

Tesla recalls over 63,000 Cybertrucks over lighting defect, issues software fix

The Elon Musk-led automaker said it identified the problem during an internal review earlier this month after photometric tests confirmed the excessive brightness.

October 23, 2025 / 16:51 IST
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A Tesla Cybertruck
A Tesla Cybertruck

Tesla said on Thursday it is recalling 63,619 Cybertrucks over software that makes the front parking lights too bright, potentially impairing oncoming drivers' vision.

It said an over-the-air software update has been released to the fix the issue at no charge for the Cybertrucks built between November 13, 2023 and October 11, 2025.

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The Elon Musk-led automaker said it identified the problem during an internal review earlier this month after photometric tests confirmed the excessive brightness.

Tesla said it has not received any reports of crashes, injuries, or fatalities related to the issue.