Tesla Recalls Over 46,000 Cybertrucks Due To Potential Exterior Panel Detachment

Tesla, Inc. has issued a voluntary recall for 46,096 units of its 2024-2025 Cybertruck that were manufactured between November 13, 2023, and February 27, 2025 due to a potential defect in the vehicle’s exterior paneling.

According to the report filled by Tesla to NHTSA said, The Cybertruck is equipped with a cosmetic applique along the exterior of the vehicle, known as the cant rail, which is an assembly comprised of an electrocoated steel stamping joined to a stainless steel panel with structural adhesive. The cant rail assembly is affixed to the vehicle with fasteners. On affected vehicles, the cant rail stainless steel panel may delaminate at the adhesive joint, which may cause the panel to separate from the vehicle.

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If the cant rail stainless steel panel separates from the vehicle while in drive, it could create a road hazard for following motorists and increase their risk of injury or a collision.

Tesla first became aware of the issue on January 7, 2025, through a field complaint. An internal engineering study was launched on January 13, 2025, followed by further monitoring after another case of delamination was reported on January 31, 2025. On February 21, 2025, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) notified Tesla of a vehicle owner complaint about panel detachment.

To deal with the issue, Tesla will replace the defective cant rail assembly at no cost to owners. The updated design includes a revised structural adhesive that is less prone to environmental embrittlement, reinforced by a welded stud and nut to enhance durability.