NHTSA // CRASH-TESTED
2024 Tesla Cybertruck Safety Ratings
The 2024 Tesla Cybertruck scores 81 out of 100 on the NHTSA Safety Index (Strong), with a 5-star overall NHTSA crash rating, 11 recalls, and 158 owner complaints on file.
Updated Oct 1, 2026 from NHTSA data · Reviewed by Ivanna Verstliar
The 2024 Tesla Cybertruck posts a NHTSA Safety Index score of 81 out of 100, placing it in the Strong band. This figure is supported by strong crash-test results and a perfect score in avoidance technology. However, its defect record subscore of 4.5 out of 20 and 11 recall campaigns are significant factors for prospective buyers to consider.
The 2024 Tesla Cybertruck earned a NHTSA Safety Index of 81 out of 100 and an NHTSA overall crash-test rating of 5 out of 5 stars, according to NHTSA data.
MotorCaliber Safety Desk // NHTSA data, verified Oct 1, 2026
Among the 91 Sedans from 2024 that NHTSA has crash-tested, the 2024 Tesla Cybertruck ranks 76 for overall NHTSA Safety Index.
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| NHTSA Safety Index | 81 / 100 (Strong) |
|---|---|
| Overall crash rating | 5 of 5 stars |
| Frontal / Side / Rollover | 5 / 5 / 4 stars |
| Rollover risk | 12.4% |
| Recalls on file | 11 |
| Owner complaints | 158 (unverified allegations) |
| Class rank | 76 of 91 Sedans tested for 2024 |
| Data verified | Oct 1, 2026 |
ANALYSISHow safe is the 2024 Tesla Cybertruck?
The 2024 Cybertruck, in its debut production year, presents a mixed safety profile. Its crash protection subscore reaches 66 out of 70, reflecting nearly perfect NHTSA star ratings across all categories. Furthermore, the vehicle earns a flawless 10 out of 10 for avoidance technology, with standard forward collision warning, lane departure warning, and electronic stability control. These strengths contribute significantly to its overall NHTSA Safety Index score of 81 out of 100, placing it in the Strong band. However, the vehicle's defect record substantially tempers this performance. Only 4.5 out of a possible 20 points were awarded in this subcategory. This low score stems directly from 11 recall campaigns issued in its first model year. These recalls address a range of issues, from hardware concerns like wheel stud holes and body structure delamination to software related lighting problems. A total of 158 unverified owner complaints further underscore these concerns, with reported crash and injury figures that are notable for a newly introduced vehicle. While its crash-test results are robust, the volume of recalls and owner complaints define the safety narrative for this specific model year.
NCAP // CRASH TESTHow did the 2024 Tesla Cybertruck perform in crash tests?
The 2024 Cybertruck achieved a 5 out of 5-star overall safety rating from NHTSA. Its performance in frontal and side crash tests was exemplary, earning 5 stars in both categories. The rollover assessment showed a 4 out of 5-star rating, with a 12-percent rollover risk. The dynamic tip-test concluded with a No Tip result.
Source: NHTSA NCAP, VehicleId 19998
Index breakdown
NCAP // CRASH IMAGESCrash-test images
Crash-test images are US federal government works (NHTSA / NCAP), public domain.
NHTSA // RECALLSDoes the 2024 Tesla Cybertruck have any recalls?
Yes, 11 recall campaigns cover this model year. Named component areas include wheel lug hardware, exterior lighting (two separate campaigns involving software and an off-road light bar accessory), body structure involving light-bar delamination and detachment, and the tire pressure monitoring system (addressed via an OTA fix). No park-outside or do-not-drive directive is noted in the supplied data, but buyers should verify current remedy status by VIN.
WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS26V255000
Risk: Wheel stud separation can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Tesla Service will replace the front and rear brake rotors, hubs, and lug nuts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 20, 2026. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-26-33-003.
Reported 2026-04-22
EXTERIOR LIGHTING25V735000
Risk: A detached light bar may fall, creating a road hazard for other vehicles and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Tesla Service will inspect the light bar and install an additional mechanical attachment or replace the light bar using tape to adhere the light bar to the windshield as well as an additional mechanical attachment as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 9, 2026. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-25-9
Reported 2025-10-28
EXTERIOR LIGHTING25V699000
Risk: Parking lights that are too bright can reduce visibility of oncoming drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Tesla released an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 12, 2025. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-25-00-008.
Reported 2025-10-15
STRUCTURE:BODY25V170000
Risk: A detached light bar can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Tesla service will replace the cant rail assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 19, 2025. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-25-10-001.
Reported 2025-03-18
TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS24V935000
Risk: Driving with improperly inflated tires increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Tesla released an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 15, 2025. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-24-00-018.
Reported 2024-12-17
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:INVERTER24V832000
Risk: A loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Tesla service will replace the drive inverter, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 4, 2025. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-24-40-009.
Reported 2024-11-05
BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE24V718000
Risk: A delayed rearview image reduces the driver's view of what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Tesla released an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 25, 2024. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-24-00-016.
Reported 2024-09-26
STRUCTURE:BODY24V457000
Risk: A loose applique can detach from the vehicle, creating a road hazard for following motorists and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Tesla service will apply adhesion promoter and pressure sensitive tape or replace missing applique as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 18, 2024. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-24-12-006.
Reported 2024-06-19
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR24V456000
Risk: Windshield wiper failure can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Tesla service will replace the wiper motor, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 1, 2024. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-24-17-006.
Reported 2024-06-19
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL24V276000
Risk: A trapped accelerator pedal can cause the vehicle to accelerate unintentionally, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Tesla service will replace or repair the accelerator pedal assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 18, 2024. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-24-33-003.
Reported 2024-04-17
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL24V051000
Risk: Warning lights with a smaller font size can make critical safety information on the instrument panel difficult to read, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Tesla began releasing an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-24-00-003.
Reported 2024-01-30
NHTSA // COMPLAINTSWhat do owners report about the 2024 Tesla Cybertruck?
Owners have filed 158 unverified complaints with NHTSA, including alleged reports of 21 crashes, 2 fires, 19 injuries, and 6 deaths. The most frequently alleged problem areas are the Electrical System (47 reports), Structure (34), Unknown or Other (27), Forward Collision Avoidance (19), Visibility and Wipers (16), and Power Train (14). All figures are unverified consumer allegations.
158 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.
USED BUYERWhat should used buyers know about the 2024 Tesla Cybertruck?
With 11 recall campaigns on record, confirming that every remedy has been completed is the single most important safety step a shopper can take before purchasing a used 2024 Cybertruck. Any shopper considering this vehicle should run the VIN through NHTSA's recall lookup before purchase.
- Eleven recall campaigns were issued against the 2024 Cybertruck, the highest recall count in the supplied data for this vehicle, covering wheel lug hardware, two exterior lighting issues, light-bar structural delamination, and a tire pressure monitoring system software fault.
- The defect-record subscore of 4.5 out of 20 is the single largest drag on the 81-point Safety Index, meaning the strong crash-test performance alone does not tell the full safety story for this specific model year.
- NHTSA recorded 158 unverified owner complaints for the 2024 model year, with alleged figures of 21 crashes, 19 injuries, and 6 deaths, making the complaint volume unusually high for a vehicle in its first production year.
- The rollover subscore of 4 out of 5 stars with a 12-percent rollover risk is the only crash-test category below a perfect score, and the dynamic tip test returned a No Tip result, which is the favorable outcome within that rating tier.
RANKINGSWhere the 2024 Tesla Cybertruck places
The 2024 Tesla Cybertruck qualifies for these MotorCaliber safety rankings:
FAQ2024 Tesla Cybertruck safety questions
Was the 2024 Tesla Cybertruck crash-tested by NHTSA?
Yes. NHTSA crash-tested the 2024 Tesla Cybertruck, and it earns a NHTSA Safety Index of 81 out of 100, placing it in the Strong band. The index combines federal crash-test stars, standard crash-avoidance tech, and the recall record.
What are the 2024 Tesla Cybertruck crash-test star ratings?
In NHTSA testing the 2024 Tesla Cybertruck earned 5 out of 5 stars for overall, 5 out of 5 stars for frontal, 5 out of 5 stars for side, and 4 out of 5 stars for rollover. Its measured rollover risk is 12.4%. Categories NHTSA did not test show as not rated.
How many recalls does the 2024 Tesla Cybertruck have?
According to NHTSA recall data, 11 vehicle recalls are on file for the 2024 Tesla Cybertruck. Confirm your VIN at nhtsa.gov to see which apply to your car.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2024 Tesla Cybertruck?
According to NHTSA's complaint database, 158 owner complaints are on file for the 2024 Tesla Cybertruck. These are unverified allegations submitted by owners, not confirmed defects, and include reports involving a crash or a fire.
Cross-check this record against independent expert reviews and the live NHTSA database before you buy.
Other Cybertruck years
Rivals in Sedan (2024)
| Vehicle | NHTSA Safety Index | Overall stars | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Audi A4 Allroad | 100/100 | not rated | 0 |
| 2024 Audi RS 5 Sportback | 100/100 | not rated | 0 |
| 2024 Audi S4 | 100/100 | not rated | 0 |
| 2024 Audi S5 Sportback | 100/100 | not rated | 0 |
| 2024 Hyundai Elantra N | 100/100 | not rated | 0 |
| 2024 Infiniti Q50 | 100/100 | not rated | 0 |
- DATA Pulled directly from NHTSA: New Car Assessment Program crash tests (VehicleId 19998), the recallsByVehicle and complaintsByVehicle records for the Tesla Cybertruck 2024.
- SCORE The NHTSA Safety Index (0-100) weights crash protection, standard crash-avoidance tech, and the defect record. Full formula on the methodology page. It ranks 76 of 91 in the Sedan class for 2024.
- EDITED Written by the MotorCaliber Safety Desk and reviewed for accuracy and plain-language clarity by Ivanna Verstliar, Editor, against the source figures on this page.
- VERIFIED Data last synced Oct 1, 2026. Recalls change; confirm your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. See our corrections policy and disclosure.