Overview
- The NHTSA recall flags a defect where cracks around wheel-rotor stud holes can let a stud pull free and cause the wheel hub to separate.
- The action targets 173 rear-wheel-drive Cybertrucks built from March 21, 2024 to November 25, 2025 that used 18-inch steel wheels installed at the factory or in service.
- Tesla will replace the front and rear brake rotors, hubs, and lug nuts at no cost and will notify owners to schedule service.
- The issue came to light after a technician spotted it during routine service in August 2025, and Tesla cites three related warranty claims with no crashes or injuries reported.
- The small recall pool highlights weak Cybertruck demand, with just over 20,000 sold last year and S&P data showing SpaceX bought nearly one in five U.S. units in late 2025.