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Automotive · United States · 2025-10-15

Tesla Cybertruck vehicles' controller software may be outdated

Country	United States
Category	Automotive
Published	2025-10-15
Manufacturer	Tesla, Inc.
Models affected	CYBERTRUCK
Model year	2024-2026
Units affected	63619
Defect	Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2024-2026 Cybertruck vehicles operating software prior to 2025.38.3. The vehicle controller software may cause the front parking lights to be too bright and exceed the maximum light output, adversely affecting the vision of other drivers. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."_x000D_ Parking lights that are too bright can reduce visibility of oncoming drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Remedy	Tesla released an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed December 13, 2025. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-25-00-008.
Recall number	25V699000
Official notice	View source ↗

What this means for sellers

Likely platform / channel actions	OEMs/dealers will run the remedy (repair, replace or refund); component suppliers in the chain may face traceback.
Self-check for comparable products	Check your comparable products' design, materials and QC records against the defect described here.
Rules & standards likely involved	FMVSS (NHTSA) · Full guide →

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