Tesla recalls 173 Cybertrucks

Tesla is recalling 173 Cybertrucks because a basic mechanical part in the wheel assembly can crack badly enough to let a wheel stud separate from the hub. That is the kind of defect that gets scary fast — not a glitchy screen, not a software annoyance, but a part tied directly to keeping the truck controllable. The affected trucks are a very specific slice of the lineup, but the news lands harder because the Cybertruck has already built a reputation for repeat recalls. ### Which Cybertrucks are affected? This recall covers model-year 2024-2026 Cybertrucks built from March 21, 2024, to November 25, 2025, if they had 18-inch steel wheels fitted either at the factory or later in service. The filing says all 173 potentially involved vehicles fall into that narrow configuration, which is why the number is so small. ### What exactly is breaking? (static.nhtsa.gov) The problem is in the brake rotor stud holes. Tesla told NHTSA that harsher road impacts and cornering loads can strain those holes enough to start cracks. If the cracking keeps spreading, a wheel stud can separate from the wheel hub. The first signs may be vibration and noise in the cabin — but the safety risk is loss of controllability. (static.nhtsa.gov) ### Why does that matter so much? Because wheel studs are part of what keeps the wheel assembly secured under load. If one fails, you are no longer talking about a cosmetic defect or a nuisance warning. You are talking about the hardware that has to survive potholes, turns, and repeated stress without giving way. Basically, this is the opposite of a software-first problem — it is old-school mechanical integrity. (static.nhtsa.gov) ### Why only 173 trucks? Turns out this recall appears tied to the rear-wheel-drive Cybertruck configuration that used 18-inch steel wheels. Coverage of the filing has pointed to that version specifically, and the tiny recall count suggests Tesla sold or equipped very few trucks in that setup. That does not make the defect less serious for owners, but it does keep the campaign tightly contained. (static.nhtsa.gov) ### What is Tesla doing to fix it? Tesla says it will replace the front and rear brake rotors, wheel hubs, and lug nuts with more durable parts at no cost. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed on June 20, 2026. In the filing, Tesla said it was not aware of crashes, injuries, or deaths tied to this issue. ### What about the other Tesla recall? (msn.com) At almost the same time, Tesla also recalled more than 200,000 Model 3, Model Y, Model S, and Model X vehicles because firmware version 2026.8.6 could delay the rearview camera image when the car is shifted into reverse. Tesla halted that software release on April 10, 2026, and pushed version 2026.8.6.1 the next day as an over-the-air fix. (autos.yahoo.com) ### Why does this keep drawing attention? Because every new Cybertruck recall reinforces the sense that Tesla is still ironing out fundamentals on a very public vehicle. A recall affecting 173 trucks would normally be a niche item. But when the defect involves possible wheel separation, and it arrives alongside a much larger camera-related recall, it feeds the broader story that Tesla is still spending a lot of time fixing things after delivery. (static.nhtsa.gov) ### Bottom line The immediate risk is limited to a tiny batch of Cybertrucks with a specific wheel setup. But the bigger signal is not the count — it is the category of failure. Wheels are not supposed to be part of the experimental phase. (static.nhtsa.gov)