Tesla recalls thousands of Cybertrucks over acceleration issue

Tesla on Wednesday issued its sixth Cybertruck recall this year, pulling back over 2,000 vehicles.

This concerns faulty drive inverters in Cybertrucks manufactured between November 2023 and last July. According to the recall notice, the bad inverters can cause the electric trucks to lose acceleration capabilities. 

“If the inverter stops producing torque, the driver loses the ability to apply torque to the vehicle using the accelerator pedal, resulting in a loss of propulsion,” the notice reads. “Which may increase the risk of a collision.”

Owners with affected vehicles must take their Cybertrucks to a Tesla dealership for a free repair. 

This week’s Cybertruck recall is the sixth Tesla has issued this year. The truck debuted late last year to low sales numbers and criticism from customers, who complained about its quality and safety.

This year, Tesla recalled nearly every Cybertruck on the road over a delay in the rearview camera image, which could increase the risk of a collision. Tesla has also issued recalls covering issues with the truck’s singular windshield wiper and a loose accelerator pedal. 

Despite the criticism and recall notices, Tesla’s Cybertruck has become one of the best-selling electric vehicles and the highest-selling electric truck, beating out Ford’s electric F-150.