2024-2025 Tesla Cybertruck Tonneau Cover Leak TSB

Symptoms

Owners of some 2024-2025 Tesla Cybertruck vehicles may notice water entering the cargo bed. This can happen when the tonneau cover is closed, if the tonneau slat water management channel is exposed to environmental conditions. This exposure can lead to excessive water accumulation in the cargo area, indicating a potential Tesla Cybertruck tonneau cover leak.

Important Warnings

Tesla explicitly states that the tonneau cover, even when closed, is "not designed to be waterproof and is not intended to prevent all water from entering the cargo bed." While some water ingress is considered normal, excessive water entry due to an exposed water management channel is addressed by this bulletin.

Correction Codes and Labor Times

Tesla has defined specific correction codes and estimated labor times for addressing this issue:

Correction Description	Correction Code	Time (hours)
SB-25-11-001 Not Applicable	S012511001	0.00
Inspect For Exposed Water Management Channel; Water Management Channel Not Exposed	S022511001	0.06
Inspect For Exposed Water Management Channel; Install Additional Tonneau Slat	S032511001	1.20

Diagnosis Conditions

Technicians will inspect the tonneau cover for a horizontal gap between the water management slat and the tonneau applique. This gap exposes the tonneau slat water management channel. A visual inspection will determine if the channel is exposed (Figure 3 in the service manual) or not (Figure 2 in the service manual). If no gap is present, the water management channel is considered not exposed.

Repair Procedure Summary

Upon a customer complaint regarding a Tesla Cybertruck tonneau cover leak or an exposed water management channel, a technician will perform an inspection. If the water management channel is found to be exposed due to a gap, an additional slat will be installed into the tonneau cover. This installation procedure refers to Service Manual procedure 1120122007 for detailed steps.

Required Tools and Parts

To perform the inspection and potential repair, specific parts and special tools may be required:

Parts (If Necessary):

• 2006980-00-A: Slat Bolt, Roller, Tonneau Service Kit (Quantity 2)
• 2006978-00-A: Slat, Bushing, Seal Assembly, Tonneau Service Kit (Quantity 1)
• 2006987-00-A: CHAIN BUSHING HULL PART - TONNEAU SERVICE KIT (Quantity 2)
• 1083744-01-A: LUBE, SILICONE PRO CRC, 500ML (Quantity 2)

Special Tools:

• 1066521-00-A: OTC POWERTRAIN LIFT 1,650lb
• 1999662-00-A: TONNEAU TRANSFER FRAME
• 1996616-00-A: TONNEAU BUSHING REMOVAL TOOL
• 1054720-00-A: 500 LB PORTABLE BENCH
• 1071510-00-A: ERASER WHEEL
• 1049517-00-A: SEAM ROLLER, SILICONE, 5"
• 1082502-00-A: Inflatable Air Bag
• 1588903-00-A: BODY GAP & FLUSH GAUGE, MODEL Y

Shop Supplies:

• Tape, Masking 40x40mm

Owner Action

If you own a 2024-2025 Tesla Cybertruck and are experiencing water entering your cargo bed, or suspect an exposed tonneau slat water management channel, it is recommended to schedule an appointment with a Tesla service center. They will inspect your vehicle for the condition described in Service Bulletin SB-25-11-001 and perform the necessary repair if a Tesla Cybertruck tonneau cover leak is confirmed.

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Source: NHTSA ID 11014770