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Tesla has issued a recall for all 173 rear-wheel-drive Cybertruck Long Range units after engineers found cracked brake rotor stud holes that could let wheel studs separate from hubs and potentially cause wheels to detach. Filed with the NHTSA after three warranty claims but no reported injuries, Tesla will replace rotors, hubs and lug nuts at no cost. The recall affects only the discontinued RWD configuration, not the newer dual-motor AWD model. As the 11th Cybertruck recall, it underscores ongoing quality-control, supply-chain and safety scrutiny as Tesla scales production of its high-profile EV pickup.
The recall highlights manufacturing and quality-control risks as Tesla scales production of a high-profile vehicle and may affect fleet safety, maintenance planning, and supplier oversight for tech professionals.
Dossier last updated: 2026-05-20 08:11:12
A Michigan driver intentionally drove his Tesla Cybertruck into a lake hoping to use the vehicle's 'Wade Mode,' police say. Authorities report the man entered the water on purpose, leading to a rescue and an investigation; no technical malfunction was cited. The incident highlights public curiosity and risk-taking around novel EV features and advanced vehicle modes that promise water traversal. It raises safety and liability questions for automakers like Tesla about how features are communicated and understood by owners, and underscores the potential for user behavior to create hazardous situations despite product capabilities. The episode may prompt clearer instructions, warnings, or design changes for aquatic-capable vehicle modes.
A Texas man deliberately drove his Tesla Cybertruck into Grapevine Lake using the vehicle's wading mode, but the truck took on water, lost power, and was abandoned; the driver, 70-year-old Jimmy Jack McDaniel, was arrested on multiple charges including driving in a closed lake area and lacking proper vessel registration and safety equipment. Tesla’s owner manual warns that wading mode permits shallow-water crossings up to about 32 inches at the tire base but disclaims coverage for water damage and cautions against swift currents and soft bottoms. The incident echoes past social-media tests and Elon Musk’s claims that Cybertruck could briefly traverse open water, highlighting safety, legal, and product-liability concerns for EVs designed with limited amphibious capabilities.
Tesla is recalling all 173 rear-wheel-drive Cybertruck Long Range units over cracked brake rotor stud holes that could allow wheel studs to separate from the hub, potentially causing wheels to fall off. The recall, filed with the NHTSA, follows three warranty claims but Tesla says there are no known crashes, injuries, or fatalities. Affected vehicles use 18-inch steel wheels; Tesla will remove and replace front and rear brake rotors, hubs, and lug nuts at no cost. This is the 11th Cybertruck recall addressing various issues since the model’s launch and was issued after Tesla discontinued the RWD variant; a newer $60,000 AWD model is not affected. The fix matters for vehicle safety, regulatory compliance, and Tesla’s manufacturing quality perception.
Tesla is recalling all 173 rear-wheel-drive (RWD) Cybertruck Long Range units after finding that brake rotor stud holes can crack and allow wheel studs to separate from the hub, potentially causing wheels to fall off. The recall notice filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration cites three warranty claims but no reported crashes or injuries; Tesla will replace front and rear brake rotors, hubs, and lug nuts free of charge. This is the 11th Cybertruck recall, following defects in accelerator, inverter, cameras and other components. The cheaper $60,000 dual-motor AWD Cybertruck introduced later is not affected. The issue highlights ongoing quality-control and safety challenges as Tesla scales production of new models.
Tesla has recalled all 173 rear-wheel-drive Cybertrucks it sold after discovering a wheel hub fastener issue that could allow wheels to detach. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration notification and Tesla’s recall aim to inspect and replace affected hub fasteners to prevent potential loss of wheel retention. This affects only the lower-cost RWD Cybertruck configuration and not the AWD models; Tesla will notify owners and perform repairs. The recall matters because it impacts vehicle safety, regulatory scrutiny, and consumer confidence in Tesla’s newest model as deliveries continue. It also highlights quality-control and supply-chain challenges automakers face when ramping up production of novel electric vehicles.