Tesla recalls all of its budget Cybertrucks over fears that the wheels might fall off

Date:
Wed, 06 May 2026 20:00:00 +0000

Description:
Off-road EV faces recall over faulty brake rotors, but also reveals just how few Tesla actually sold.

FULL STORY ======================================================================Copy link Facebook X Whatsapp Reddit Pinterest Flipboard Threads Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter Budget Cybertruck was quickly discontinued due to poor sales The NHTSA has detailed a manufacturing defect that could lead to issues Tesla is now recalling all 173 Cybertruck RWD
models to fix it Tesla made much fanfare of the Cybertruck RWD trim level, which made its debut around a year ago and was tipped to be a more affordable entry into the marques divisive electric pick-up.

Unfortunately, it sold in very limited numbers , perhaps due to the fact that Tesla stripped away most of the best parts of Cybertruck to keep the cost down. Now, a recent recall highlights just how few the company sold,
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Thanks to holes in the brake rotors that are prone to cracking due to road perturbations, the NHTSA has highlighted that the cracking could eventually lead to the steel 18-inch wheels becoming separated from the rotor itself.

It's not something you want to hear, particularly when the vehicle is advertised as a sturdy and capable off-roader. As a result, Tesla has
recalled all 173 Cybertruck RWD models for a fix.

That fix involves new hubs, redesigned rotors, and a higher friction coating on the lug nuts to improve torque retention under heavy loads, according to Motor Trend .

Tesla will make the necessary changes free of charge, and owners have already been notified about the recall. Get daily insight, inspiration and deals in your inbox Sign up for breaking news, reviews, opinion, top tech deals, and more. Contact me with news and offers from other Future brands Receive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsors By submitting your information you agree to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over. Analysis: recall reveals shocking low sales (Image credit: Tesla) Tesla is rarely one to divulge exact numbers of certain models, with the likes of Cybertruck and the now-defunct Model S and Model X grouped and relegated to the Other Models category when reporting sales figures in recent years. That sum also includes early, low-volume versions of the Semi truck .

It means the public never really got a handle on why Tesla revealed the Cybertruck RWD and then promptly dropped it.

But with just 173 sold, it very quickly becomes clear why that decision was made. Follow TechRadar on Google News and add us as a preferred source to get our expert news, reviews, and opinion in your feeds. Make sure to click the Follow button!

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