Tesla Recalls Over 63,000 Cybertrucks for Excessively Bright Lights

Tesla is recalling more than 63,000 Cybertrucks in the United States due to concerns that the front lights are excessively bright. This issue could potentially distract other drivers, thereby increasing the risk of collisions. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) announced that the recall affects certain Cybertrucks manufactured between the model years 2024 and 2026, specifically those produced between November 13, 2023, and October 11, 2025, which are operating on software versions prior to 2025.38.3.

According to the NHTSA, Tesla has not reported any accidents, injuries, or fatalities linked to this lighting issue. To rectify the problem, the company plans to issue a free software update to affected vehicles.

Ongoing Investigations into Tesla Technology

This recall comes as federal regulators have recently intensified their scrutiny of Tesla’s self-driving capabilities. The NHTSA has opened a new investigation into the company’s self-driving feature following reports of numerous incidents where Teslas have run red lights or driven against traffic, sometimes resulting in collisions and injuries. The agency is examining 58 incidents involving violations of traffic safety laws while using Tesla’s Full Self-Driving mode, which has been linked to over a dozen crashes and fires, and nearly two dozen injuries.

These ongoing investigations could pose challenges to Elon Musk’s ambitions to transform his fleet of vehicles into fully autonomous cars via over-the-air software updates. In a related incident earlier this year, U.S. safety regulators recalled almost all Cybertrucks on the road, affecting more than 46,000 vehicles. That recall addressed concerns that an exterior panel along the windshield’s sides could detach while driving, posing a significant hazard to other road users.

Financial Implications of Recalls and Sales Trends

On the financial front, Tesla reported a 37% decline in quarterly profit for the third quarter, marking the fourth consecutive decrease despite an increase in sales. The automaker’s earnings fell to $1.4 billion, or 39 cents per share, down from $2.2 billion, or 62 cents per share, a year earlier.

While the rise in sales was a positive development after a slump earlier this year attributed to anti-Musk boycotts, it also carried a significant caveat. Many customers rushed to purchase vehicles before the expiration of a $7,500 federal EV tax credit on October 1, 2023, which may have pulled sales from future quarters.

As Tesla navigates this complex landscape of recalls and regulatory scrutiny, the company’s ability to maintain consumer trust and profitability will be paramount in the coming months.