Tesla recalls cybertrucks for dangerous rearview image issue

Tesla has issued a voluntary recall for nearly every Cybertruck ever made, after the models' already-limited rearview visibility was threatened by a software issue. It's not the first time Cybertrucks faced a recall. Or even the second.

This recall covers 27,000 Cybertrucks manufactured between Nov. 13, 2023 and Sept. 14, 2024. It reads: "A delayed rearview image reduces the driver's view of what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash." Drivers running software 2024.32.5.2 have seen blank reverse camera feeds for up to 8 seconds at a time while backing up before completing the shutdown or boot-up process.

The problem is a violation of a Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS), which requires feeds appear in 2 seconds or less.

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Cybertruck owners affected by the recall have been offered a free over-the-air (OTA) software update to resolve the issue. They can expect notification letters with further information in November. Individuals can also reach out to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or www.nhtsa.gov.

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The company quietly discontinued its cheapest car model, the Model 3, at the same time as the Cybertruck recall. In July, Tesla recalled nearly 2 million cars due to a failure in select model software, which could potentially harm drivers and damage vehicles by failing to detect unlatched car hoods. It was the biggest recall in the carmaker's history.