Safety Recall NHTSA · 25V699000 Reported October 15, 2025

Front parking lights may be too bright/fmvss 108

Tesla, Inc. · Electrical System · 63,619 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
25V699000
Manufacturer Campaign
SB-25-00-008
Manufacturer
Component
Electrical System
Vehicles Affected
63,619
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
October 15, 2025
Completion Rate
97.48

Defect Summary

Tesla, inc. (tesla) is recalling certain 2024-2026 cybertruck vehicles operating software prior to 2025.38.3. The vehicle controller software may cause the front parking lights to be too bright and exceed the maximum light output, adversely affecting the vision of other drivers. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment."

Safety Consequence

Parking lights that are too bright can reduce visibility of oncoming drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

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.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Tesla, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 25V699000 or campaign SB-25-00-008.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 25V699000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 25V699000?

NHTSA recall 25V699000 was issued by Tesla, Inc. on October 15, 2025. It addresses: Front parking lights may be too bright/fmvss 108. The recall affects approximately 63,619 vehicles, with the defect involving the Electrical System component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Tesla, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 25V699000 or the manufacturer campaign number SB-25-00-008. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-20. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.