Tesla is recalling certain 2024 Cybertrucks because their rearview camera images can delay after shifting into reverse, reducing the driver's view of what's behind the vehicle. This increases crash risk and violates federal safety standards. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/81866-tesla-2024-cybertruck-delayed-rearview-image-risk.
“Tesla 2024 Cybertruck: Delayed Rearview Image Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated August 10, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/81866-tesla-2024-cybertruck-delayed-rearview-image-risk. Based on NHTSA recall #24V718000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=24V718000).
Tesla is recalling certain 2024 Cybertruck vehicles due to a delayed rearview camera image that increases crash risk, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration announced on September 26, 2024. Owners should obtain a free over-the-air software update.
How to tell if you have it
Tesla Cybertruck, 2024
What to do
Tesla released an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 25, 2024. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752.
The hazard
A delayed rearview image reduces the driver's view of what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash. The vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Context
GovInfoNow's records show Tesla has issued 71 other recalls since March 29, 2018. Recent similar recalls include a Volvo EX40 rearview camera issue (December 23, 2025), a Toyota Tundra rearview camera problem (January 23, 2026), and a Rivian R1T back view camera obstruction risk (September 16, 2026).
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your 2024 Cybertruck has a delayed rearview camera image after shifting into reverse. The recall covers vehicles that fail to meet FMVSS 111 standards for rear visibility.
Brand
Tesla
Category
Vehicle
Based on the official NHTSA remedy
What to do — step by step
Update Software Now
Tesla has released a free over-the-air software update to fix the delayed rearview camera image issue.
Contact Tesla Support
Owners can reach Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752 for assistance with the recall.
Official remedy
What NHTSA says to do
Tesla released an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 25, 2024. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-24-00-016.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
Owners were mailed letters 2 months after NHTSA received the defect report.
1NHTSA received the defect report
2Owner letters mailed
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
Take action
Contact Tesla
We’ve drafted a message you can send Tesla to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 24V718000 — Tesla 2024 Cybertruck: Delayed Rearview Image Risk
Hello,
I own a Tesla 2024 Cybertruck: Delayed Rearview Image Risk that is covered by recall 24V718000 from Tesla.
The official recall notice states: Tesla released an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 25, 2024. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-24-00-016.
I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this?
Thank you.
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on August 10, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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