2024 Tesla Cybertruck Rear Steering Issue TSB
Tesla has issued a manufacturer communication (TSB 10252966) concerning the rear steering component in the 2024 Cybertruck. This bulletin addresses potential issues related to the Tesla Cybertruck rear steering system.
Tesla has released a manufacturer communication, referenced by NHTSA ID 10252966, concerning the rear steering component in the 2024 Cybertruck. This technical service bulletin (TSB) indicates that Tesla is providing information or guidance to dealerships regarding the Tesla Cybertruck rear steering system.
This communication, TSB 10252966, highlights the manufacturer's attention to the rear steering system, which is a critical component for vehicle maneuverability and handling. While the specific details of the issue are not publicly disclosed in the summary, owners should be aware that their vehicle's rear steering system is the subject of this internal communication.
What's the Issue?
The manufacturer communication specifically mentions
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is TSB 10252966 about for the Tesla Cybertruck?
- TSB 10252966 is a manufacturer communication from Tesla regarding the rear steering component in the 2024 Cybertruck. It provides guidance to dealerships on this specific system.
- Does this TSB mean there's a problem with my 2024 Tesla Cybertruck rear steering?
- A manufacturer communication or TSB indicates that the manufacturer is providing information or procedures to its technicians about a specific component or system. It doesn't necessarily mean there's a widespread defect or recall, but rather that the rear steering system is a topic of internal discussion and potential service guidance.
- What should I do if I own a 2024 Tesla Cybertruck?
- If you have concerns about your 2024 Tesla Cybertruck rear steering or experience any unusual behavior, it is recommended to contact your local Tesla service center. They can check for any applicable service bulletins or updates related to your vehicle's VIN.
- Is the Tesla Cybertruck rear steering issue a recall?
- No, a manufacturer communication (TSB) is different from a recall. Recalls are issued for safety defects, while TSBs provide technical information or repair procedures for common issues or improvements that may not be safety-related.
What Tesla Cybertruck owners report
Counted from the records in our database across 3 model years.
- 213
- Owner complaints
- 11
- Recalls
- 58
- Service bulletins
- 27
- Crashes reported
- 2
- Fires reported
- 21
- Injuries reported
The 2024 model year
178 complaints, the 1st most of 3 model years on file. Owners reported 23 crashes, 2 fires and 19 injuries for this year, which also has 11 recalls on file.
Steering, the system this article covers, accounts for 22 of 213 complaints (10%), including 16 for 2024.
Complaints by model year
| 2024 | 178 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 26 | |
| 2026 | 9 |
Most-reported systems
- Electrical System — 65
- Structure — 41
- Forward Collision Avoidance — 28
- Steering — 22
- Lane Departure — 19
Latest recalls for the 2024 model year
- 26V255000 — Wheels (Apr 2026)
- 25V735000 — Exterior Lighting (Oct 2025)
- 25V699000 — Exterior Lighting (Oct 2025)
Recent owner reports about steering
The contact owns a 2024 Tesla Cybertruck. The contact stated that while driving 25 MPH, the steering wheel became unresponsive, and the vehicle crash into eight vehicles parked along the side of the road.
Read owner complaints →I was driving my 2024 Tesla Cybertruck on the Freeway 57 southbound between 9:06 AM to 9:10 AM at about 60 mph when the vehicle suddenly steered sharply to the left without any input from me.
Complaints are owner reports filed with NHTSA. They are unverified, and counts depend on how many vehicles were sold, so they are not a failure rate.
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