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Recent incidents around Tesla’s Cybertruck underscore a mix of safety concerns, low demand signals, and publicity risks. A Texas man was arrested after deliberately driving his Cybertruck into a lake to test a supposed “wading” capability, drawing legal and PR fallout. Separately, a Tesla recall affecting just 173 rear‑wheel‑drive Cybertrucks with 18‑inch steel wheels revealed cracked brake rotor stud holes that could cause wheel detachment, a safety issue that likely contributed to the RWD trim’s swift discontinuation. Together these stories illustrate how limited sales data, safety recalls, and irresponsible owner behavior shape public perception of new EV models.
Incidents around the Cybertruck combine safety, demand, and PR risks that affect brand trust and regulatory scrutiny. Tech professionals should track how hardware faults, user behavior, and recalls influence adoption and product roadmaps.
Dossier last updated: 2026-05-21 06:45:51
Cybertruck车主为测试“涉水模式”将车开进湖中，随后被捕 - Gizmodo
警方称，一名得克萨斯州男子故意驾驶特斯拉Cybertruck驶入葡萄藤湖，以测试该车的“涉水模式” - ABC7 Los Angeles
警方称，一名得州男子因故意将Cybertruck开进湖中测试“涉水模式”而被捕 - Yahoo
A safety recall has revealed that only 173 rear-wheel‑drive Tesla Cybertrucks with 18‑inch steel wheels are affected by potentially cracked brake rotors that could cause wheels to detach. Tesla issued the recall after discovering rotor stud holes can crack from road impacts and cornering stress; optional 20‑inch wheels are not included. The tiny number named in the recall offers a rare data point on Cybertruck RWD demand and helps explain why Tesla discontinued that cheaper trim roughly a year after launch. The issue is safety‑critical for owners and highlights how sparse publicly available vehicle counts are because Tesla consolidates Cybertruck deliveries into an “Other Models” category in reports.