Tesla Cybertruck 2024: Bright Parking Lights Risk Crash
Tesla recalls 2024 Cybertrucks with software prior to 2025.38.3 for overly bright parking lights that reduce visibility, increasing crash risk. Owners get free software update.
Use caution until it’s fixed
Parking lights that are too bright can reduce visibility of oncoming drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
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What happened, in plain English
Tesla is recalling certain 2024 Cybertrucks that have parking lights too bright, which can cause crashes by reducing visibility for other drivers. This issue affects vehicles with software versions before 2025.38.3. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/81869-tesla-cybertruck-2024-bright-parking-lights-risk-crash.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/81869-tesla-cybertruck-2024-bright-parking-lights-risk-crash · Updated October 4, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #25V699000
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“Tesla Cybertruck 2024: Bright Parking Lights Risk Crash.” GovInfoNow, updated October 4, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/81869-tesla-cybertruck-2024-bright-parking-lights-risk-crash. Based on NHTSA recall #25V699000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=25V699000).
Why it’s dangerous
The vehicle's software causes front parking lights to be brighter than allowed, making it harder for other drivers to see the vehicle. This violates federal safety standards for lighting systems.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2024 Tesla Cybertrucks with software versions before 2025.38.3 are affected. Drivers using these vehicles on roads are at risk of crashes due to reduced visibility.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your Cybertruck has software version 2025.38.3 or earlier. The recall covers 2024-2026 models with this specific software version.
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What to do — step by step
Check Software Version
Look for the software version in your vehicle's settings or by contacting Tesla customer service.
Install Software Update
Tesla will send a free over-the-air software update to fix the issue.
What NHTSA says 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.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
Owners were mailed letters 58 days after NHTSA received the defect report.
- NHTSA received the defect report
- Owner letters mailed
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
Questions people ask
How do I get the software update?
Tesla will automatically send a free over-the-air update; you don't need to do anything manually.
Contact Tesla
We’ve drafted a message you can send Tesla to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 25V699000 — Tesla Cybertruck 2024: Bright Parking Lights Risk Crash Hello, I own a Tesla Cybertruck 2024: Bright Parking Lights Risk Crash that is covered by recall 25V699000 from Tesla. The official recall notice states: 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. 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.
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Where this comes from
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.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #25V699000 (October 15, 2025)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 4, 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.
- GovInfoNow is an independent service and is not a government agency. We republish official NHTSA recall data; we don’t issue, amend or administer recalls.