United States2024–2026 Tesla Cybertruck vehicles running operating software earlier than version 2025.38.3 are affected; check your vehicle software version to recognise if it is covered. The front parking lights may be too bright and exceed FMVSS 108, adversely affecting other drivers’ vision; Tesla issued a free over‑the‑air software update and mailed owner notification letters on December 12, 2025, and owners can contact Tesla at 1-877-798-3752 (recall SB-25-00-008).
What's being recalled
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."
How to identify it
NHTSA campaign 25V699000; Manufacturer campaign SB-25-00-008
The hazard
Parking lights that are too bright can reduce visibility of oncoming drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
What to do
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.
The official notice
This page is a summary of the notice published by U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, collected from U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Check the original before you act on it.
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