Tesla has officially issued a physical hardware recall for a specific batch of early-production 2024 Cybertrucks. According to a newly published National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) report (Campaign 24V-832), a critical fault in the vehicle's drive inverter can cause a complete and sudden loss of propulsion.
This official recall comes after months of community reports regarding sudden power failures and AC charging issues, tied directly to the broader Power Conversion System (PCS) and inverter issues that have left some early Cybertruck adopters stranded on the side of the road.
Update: This recall was originally published in 2024 and should be complete for all involved vehicles.
MOSFET Failure
The root of the issue lies in the metal-oxide-semiconductor field-effect transistors (MOSFET) located within the drive inverters. According to Tesla's defect report, a fault in these specific MOSFET components (part number 1530063-2A-B) can cause the inverter to suddenly stop producing torque.
If this happens while driving, the driver will completely lose the ability to apply torque via the accelerator pedal, resulting in an immediate loss of propulsion and increasing the risk of a collision. Tesla notes that there is no warning before the failure.
However, once the torque is lost, the vehicle's UI will immediately flash a visual alert instructing the driver to safely pull over and contact Roadside Assistance. Tesla began investigating the issue on August 5, 2024, after an owner reported a sudden loss of propulsion. By late October 2024, the engineering teams had identified five warranty claims related to the defect, though thankfully, no collisions or injuries had been reported.
Early Signs
If you have 48A charging installed at your home and your Cybertruck is no longer able to charge at 48A (and shows ~24A or less), you are likely experiencing a drive inverter or wider PCS failure. We recommend reaching out to Tesla to schedule an appointment immediately and driving directly to the service center, as your vehicle could get shut down on the road.
Physical Hardware Swap
Unlike the vast majority of Tesla's recalls that are solved with a simple over-the-air (OTA) software update, this issue requires a physical hardware replacement.
Tesla Service Centers will replace the affected drive inverters. In some cases, the entire drive unit will be replaced with components featuring properly functioning MOSFETs.
Depending on the specific vehicle's configuration (Dual-Motor vs. Cyberbeast), the official service bulletin outlines that technicians may need to replace the rear inverter(s), the front inverter, or a combination of both.
The repair is estimated to take approximately three hours and will be performed at no cost. If you have Cybertruck Terrestrial Armor installed, the repair time will be extended to approximately 8 hours to accommodate the removal and reinstallation of the underbody shield.
Who is Impacted?
Fortunately, this issue was caught and corrected relatively early in the Cybertruck's production ramp. The recall affects a limited population of 2,431 Cybertrucks manufactured between November 6, 2023, and July 30, 2024.
Tesla officially introduced the updated, functional MOSFET components into production on July 30, 2024. If your Cybertruck was built after that date, you already have the upgraded hardware and are not impacted by this recall. Tesla mailed notification letters to affected owners in early January.
VINs above ~40,000 are not impacted by this recall, but you can check at Tesla’s VIN Recall Service. Copy the VIN from your Tesla app (tap and hold the VIN), and then paste it on Tesla’s website. It will show any open recalls for your vehicle.
