Front Parking Lights May Be Too Bright/FMVSS 108

Recall Information

Manufacturer Tesla, Inc.
NHTSA ID 25V699000
Report Received Date 10/15/2025
Component ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Vehicles Affected 63,619
Completion Rate 92.7%
Recall Category Vehicle
Software Recall Yes
OTA Update Yes

Description

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."

Issue

Parking lights that are too bright can reduce visibility of oncoming drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.

Consequence Summary

Parking lights that are too bright can reduce visibility of oncoming drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

Tesla released an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 12, 2025. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-25-00-008.

More Information

https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=25V699000

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