- Tesla recalls 46,000 Cybertrucks due to roof panels potentially detaching during driving.
- Issue stems from cant rail panel using a faulty structural adhesive prone to embrittlement.
- This recall adds to the growing list of Cybertruck issues since deliveries started in 2023.
If there’s one thing Cybertruck owners can rely on these days, it’s trim pieces falling off and obscene hand gestures from fellow drivers. While there’s little Tesla can do about the latter, they are stepping in to address the former. After multiple reports of trim pieces going rogue, Tesla launched an investigation into the issue of exterior panels detaching while driving and has decided it’s time for a recall.
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And it’s a big one, covering every single Cybertruck sold over the past 15 months, from November 13, 2023, to February 27, 2025, impacting a total of 46,096 units. This time, this issue can’t be fixed with a software update, as owners will need to bring their trucks into a dealership for some hands-on attention.
The Issue: A Faulty Cant Rail
The problem in question involves the cant rail, a stainless-steel trim panel that stretches from the base of the windshield to the rear door, running along the roof arch above the windows. Tesla explains that the cant rail relies entirely on structural adhesive to stay in place. Unfortunately, this adhesive is vulnerable to environmental embrittlement, meaning it doesn’t hold up as well as it should.
To fix this, Tesla is replacing the problematic glue with a more durable version that’s not prone to environmental wear. To make sure it stays in place, they’re also reinforcing the assembly with a stud welded to the stainless steel panel, which will be clamped to the vehicle’s structure using a nut.
The Recall Process
While Cybertruck owners have been voicing complaints on forums for some time, Tesla says they first became aware of the problem in January 2025, when a routine review of field repairs uncovered a complaint about partial delamination of the component. Shortly after, 151 more owners filed warranty claims. After investigating, Tesla decided a recall was necessary, estimating that about 1% of the 46,096 affected trucks have the defect.
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As seen in the videos below, owners have been grappling with this issue for quite some time, with one incident shared on Reddit nearly nine months ago.
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As of March 18, 2025, production vehicles have yet to be corrected, but Tesla expects to begin applying the remedy around March 21, 2025. Any trucks produced before the fix is implemented, but still sitting in Tesla’s possession, will be retrofitted before being delivered to customers.
A Long History of Recalls
This recall adds to the growing list of issues for the Cybertruck, which has now been recalled a total of eight times since deliveries began in 2023. However, many of those recalls didn’t require an in-person visit to the dealership, as they were resolved through software updates. Notable past issues include loose bed trim that could detach while driving and loss of drive power.