Tesla is recalling 27,185 Cybertruck vehicles due to visibility issues with their rearview camera. This is the fifth recall for the stainless steel electric pickup since it first hit the road end of 2023.
The reason for the recall is a software issue with the rearview screen of affected trucks, which can remain blank for up to eight seconds after a driver shifts into reverse, Tesla disclosed in a filing with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The US requires rearview screens to activate within two seconds of shifting into reverse.
“A delayed rearview image reduces the driver’s view of what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash,” the company said in the statement.
The recall includes certain 2024 Cybertrucks manufactured between November 13, 2023 and September 14, 2024. Specifically, the recalled vehicles “operate with specific software logic for low-voltage hardware,” Tesla said in the filing.
The futuristic-looking Cybertruck has had a bumpy road with the SUV since its debut in December 2023 facing multiple recalls this year, together with the owner complaints of rust. The pickups range in cost from $57,390 to $96,390.
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Tesla in February recalled nearly 2.2 million Cybertrucks due to a problem with the letter on the vehicle’s anti-lock braking system warning light, which was too small to read. That was followed in April by a smaller recall of about 4,000 Cybertrucks due to a defective accelerator pedal. Two additional recalls were involved in June defective windshield wipers and loose trim parts.
Tesla did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
To address the latest recall, Tesla has released a free software update for owners to download. The notification letters are expected to be sent on November 25, 2024.
Cybertruck owners with questions about the latest recall can contact Tesla customer service at (877) 798-3752. Tesla’s number for this recall is SB-24-00-016.
Owners can also contact NHTSA at (888) 327-4236 (toll-free at (800) 424-9153)) or visit www.nhtsa.gov for more information. The NHTSA number for the recall is 24V-718.
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