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2024 Tesla Cybertruck Exterior lighting Problems

Complaints
12about this part
Share
7%of 178 total for the year
Median mileage
—not reported
Trend
Too newThis model year is less than 4 years old, so a trend is not meaningful yet.

NHTSA recorded 12 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 2024 Tesla Cybertruck, 7% of the 178 complaints for this model year. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 2 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“I have the Foundation Cyberbeast, the model which has an OEM light bar on windshield. While driving on 2-22-2026 at approximately 3:30 pm on the 5 freeway near Santa Ana, the appx 4 ft long light bar flew off and ricocheted violently on vehicle, while still attached by the power cord. This damaged many parts of my vehicle, specifically the glass roof, front windshield, and various body components which were shattered or scratched. I cut my hands. …”

NHTSA complaint #11719780, filed 2026-02

“When driving during a snow storm, the headlights of the Cyberteuck become covered in snow and ice. The main headlights that produce most of the light are just under the frunk in an inset groove. Because of the nature of the design it catches snow it collects in that location. Because of the LED headlights there’s not enough heat to melt away the snow. At night your lights slowly fade away until you can barely see anything. Photo is not my vehicle but my friend’s who reported same problem.”

NHTSA complaint #11629696, filed 2024-12

“I was driving my Tesla Cybertruck on the highway when I experienced unexpected steering movements from side to side. I attempted to maintain control of the vehicle and slow down. The vehicle ultimately left its intended path and collided with the median. I do not know the cause of the incident. At the time of the accident, I believe a Tesla driver-assistance feature may have been engaged, but I am requesting that Tesla review the vehicle data and logs to determine exactly what systems were active and whether any vehicle malfunction contributed to the event. …”

NHTSA complaint #11743708, filed 2026-06

“When driving in a winter storm, headlights quickly become snow packed rendering them useless. This is extremely dangerous driving in any snowstorm at night. The light bar does not provide sufficient visibility at night and also can become ice packed.”

NHTSA complaint #11640248, filed 2025-02

“The headlight design, being behind and slightly above the front bumper, allows snow to accumulate in front of the headlights while parked and while driving. This prevents visibility in low-light conditions for both the vehicle driver and for other drivers.”

NHTSA complaint #11628177, filed 2024-12

Related recalls

Exterior lighting: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2024127%

Other parts of the 2024 Tesla Cybertruck

Electrical system
56 complaints
Body and structure
37 complaints
Other or unknown
32 complaints
Forward collision avoidance
21 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
18 complaints
Steering
16 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
16 complaints
Lane departure
12 complaints
Vehicle speed control
10 complaints
Brakes
8 complaints
Fuel system
7 complaints
Wheels
6 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2024 Tesla Cybertruck

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology