Tesla Recalls 63,619 Vehicles In US
On October 23, 2025, Tesla announced its appreciative plan to make 63,619 Cybertruck units safe by fixing their parking light issue. The company identified that front parking lights are too bright on these models and need immediate fixation to prevent accidents. These units’ parking lights violate FMVSS 108 law in the U.S., prompting the federal compliance authority NHTSA to send a notification to fix it.
Although no crashes or injuries from these units have been reported, this precautionary initiative will prove life-saving. According to NHTSA, “Tesla is recalling 63,619 Cybertruck vehicles in the U.S. as parking lights that are too bright can reduce visibility of oncoming drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.” Reuters further added that “Tesla has released an over-the-air software update to correct the issue at no cost to owners.”
Technical Fix: Software-Based Resolution Delivered Over-the-Air
The minor issue of the parking light does not make the vehicle completely unsafe, yet Tesla makes it fully satisfied and compliant. The extra brightness of parking lights is planned to be fixed through an OTA update. The company sent a software update to Cybertruck owners with the version name “2025.40.7”.
It will adjust the light according to legal limits, as the Cybertruck will connect to WiFi, functioning like a mobile system update. After this updated version, Tesla again checked the brightness and confirmed it met legal guidelines.
NHTSA stated that, “Tesla released an over-the-air software update, free of charge.” As noted in the agency’s filing, “Tesla identified 36 warranty claims and 26 field reports related to this condition as of October 7, but said it was unaware of any collisions, injuries or fatalities linked to the defect.”
Broader Context: Cybertruck’s 2025 Recall History and Industry Benchmarks
The recall in October is not the first one for Tesla; the company has already received two more recalls at the start of 2025. The first one was performed in March due to the steering’s performance issue, and the second one was in July for the wiper motor failure. Overall, Tesla has recalled over 110,000 units in the following year.
According to NHTSA, Tesla’s recall rate is still lower than that of other automakers in the industry. One big reason to appreciate Tesla is its OTA fixation that saves owners from dropping their vehicles repeatedly at the workshop. As reported by Reuters, “Tesla’s ability to issue remote software fixes has allowed it to address safety issues without requiring physical service visits.”
Owner Guidance and Regulatory Oversight
Tesla continuously informs owners to use their company app for recall or get their updated version through email. NHTSA is also notifying the owners to check their updates through Tesla’s recall lookup tool. Their promotion for the October version will help owners update their vehicles before facing any injury or regulatory fine.
Tesla also wants owners to report any issues or unusual performance they encounter after a software upgrade. This recall by Tesla will be filed under campaign ID 23V-743. According to the official recall notice, “Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Vehicle owners can also check for recalls using Tesla’s VIN-based lookup tool or the NHTSA website.”
