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Tesla Recalls Cybertrucks Over Concerns Their Wheels Could Come Off
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Tesla Recalls Cybertrucks Over Concerns Their Wheels Could Come Off

Gizmodo·Bruce Gil·24 days ago
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Tesla is recalling some Cybertrucks over concerns that their wheel studs could separate, potentially causing drivers to lose control. The recall affects certain 2024 to 2026 Cybertrucks that were equipped with 18-inch steel wheels either during production, beginning in August 2025, or later during service, according to a report filed with the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). In total, the recall covers just 173 vehicles. The issue centers on the trucks’ brake rotors. According to the report, rough road conditions and cornering could strain the stud holes in the wheel rotor and cause cracks to form. If those cracks spread with continued driving, a stud could eventually separate from the wheel hub. Tesla said early signs of the problem could include vibrations or noises audible from inside the truck. “Wheel stud separation may affect vehicle controllability, increasing the risk of a collision,” the report said. Tesla said production of the affected vehicles began on August 28, 2025.…

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