The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has ordered Tesla to recall all 250,000 Cybertrucks sold in the United States after the agency's investigation found a software defect in the truck's regenerative braking system that can cause unexpected deceleration behavior in wet or icy conditions. The recall affects every Cybertruck sold from launch through the current model year.
The defect occurs when the vehicle transitions between regenerative braking and traditional friction braking at low temperatures or on wet pavement. In these conditions, the truck's braking performance can deviate from driver expectation by up to 35%, creating a collision risk particularly during panic stops.
Tesla has confirmed it will address the issue through an over-the-air software update rather than a physical service appointment for the majority of vehicles. The OTA fix will be pushed automatically to all affected US Cybertrucks within two weeks. Owners whose vehicles exhibit the braking behavior before the update are advised to schedule service center appointments.
NHTSA praised Tesla's cooperation but noted this is the sixth Cybertruck recall since the vehicle launched, raising questions about the thoroughness of Tesla's pre-launch testing processes for the highly anticipated truck.
