When Tesla released the Cybertruck, its first pickup truck model, it got plenty of public interest. Many people purchased Cybertrucks due to the vehicle’s unique design and Tesla’s reputation as a leading manufacturer of electric cars. However, in the months since Tesla began delivering Cybertrucks, the model has had multiple recalls to fix several issues with vehicle components or software.
Los Angeles residents who have purchased or leased Tesla Cybertrucks may have legal rights when Tesla or the federal government announces recalls. A recall typically entitles a vehicle owner to a free repair from the manufacturer. However, when the manufacturer cannot fix a substantial warranty-covered defect that triggers a recall despite a reasonable number of attempts, the vehicle’s owner may pursue a California Lemon Law claim.
Contact The Barry Law Firm today for a FAST & FREE initial case evaluation with a Lemon Law attorney to discuss your rights following Tesla truck recalls and learn how our firm can help you.
What You Need to Know About the Tesla Cybertruck Recalls
Despite only hitting the road a few years ago, Tesla Cybertrucks have had multiple recalls by Tesla and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). In March 2025, the NHTSA recalled nearly all Cybertrucks delivered up to that point. The wide-reaching recall was for a defect that could cause exterior panels to detach while driving, posing a serious road hazard to other motorists. The NHTSA found that Tesla had bonded the panel to the truck’s frame using a structural adhesive that could weaken due to environmental factors.
Other NHTSA or Tesla recalls for Cybertrucks have involved issues such as:
- Faulty electric inverters that could cause the drive wheels to lose power
- Acceleration pedals that could get stuck in the interior trim
- Windshield wiper motor failures
- Malfunctioning tire pressure warning lights
- Software issues causing a delay in the rearview camera feed
- Illegible warning lights on the instrument panel
- Improper installation of the trunk bed trim sail applique
What Happens If Your Tesla Is Recalled?
When Tesla announces a voluntary recall or the NHTSA orders Tesla to recall Cybertrucks, owners generally have the right to a free service to fix the issue behind the recall. Issues with physical components of the vehicle will require owners to bring their Cybertruck into a Tesla repair center. For software defects, owners can download a software update using a wireless network connection. In some cases, owners may have to wait for a recall repair due to shortages of repair components.
After the company issues a recall, it will send notices via mail to registered owners of affected vehicles. These notices will instruct owners to bring their vehicle to a service center for a free repair and provide contact information for owners to bring any questions or concerns to the manufacturer.
Depending on the defect, Tesla or the NHTSA may issue a “Do Not Drive” warning with a recall, instructing drivers not to operate their vehicles until they can get a recall repair from Tesla. For example, an issue with a vehicle’s battery system or electric motors may lead Tesla or the NHTSA to advise owners to stop driving their cars until the issue is fixed. You should contact the manufacturer to arrange for transporting your Cybertruck to the manufacturer for repairs if a recall comes with a “Do Not Drive” warning.
In rare cases where a manufacturer cannot fix a substantial warranty-covered recall issue after a reasonable number of attempts, the Lemon Law may require the manufacturer to buy the Cybertruck back and reimburse vehicle owners for the money they’ve spent on a vehicle with an unfixable problem.
Do Multiple Recalls Make Your Tesla Cybertruck a Lemon?
The fact that your Cybertruck has several recalls does not automatically make it a lemon. However, it could qualify if it also meets the other requirements.
Under California’s Lemon Law, a vehicle qualifies as a lemon when it has a defect:
- That substantially affects the vehicle’s use, value, or safety
- Under the manufacturer’s original warranty
- That the manufacturer cannot fix despite a reasonable number of repair attempts
Many of the Cybertruck’s recalls significantly impact the vehicle’s safety or normal function. Multiple recalls can also lead to a lower resale value due to perceived concerns about the vehicle’s reliability. The reported recalls aren’t the only serious defects reported in Tesla’s Cybertrucks, either. Any substantial defect covered under Tesla’s original warranty may qualify a Cybertruck for a Lemon Law claim.
However, you must also give Tesla a reasonable number of attempts to fix the recall issue. What is considered a “reasonable” number of repair attempts under California law will depend on the specific circumstances of a case. When a vehicle’s issue causes a serious safety concern, two or more repair attempts may be considered reasonable. Manufacturers may have the right to make more than two repair attempts for less severe issues. In certain cases, manufacturers may also have had a reasonable opportunity to repair an issue when the vehicle has been out of service for an inordinate amount of time.
This means that if your Cybertruck has a significant recall issue covered by its original warranty that Tesla cannot fix after a reasonable number of attempts, it may be a lemon. A Lemon Law attorney from The Barry Law Firm can help determine whether California’s Lemon Law covers your defective Cybertruck.
Your Rights Under the California Lemon Law
In California, the Lemon Law may entitle you to seek financial relief from a vehicle manufacturer when you buy or lease a vehicle that qualifies as a lemon. A Lemon Law claim allows you to pursue compensation for the purchase or lease price and losses caused by the vehicle’s issues. You can demand that Tesla buy your lemon Cybertruck back from you and refund you for your:
- Down payments
- Loan or lease payments
- Remaining loan or lease balance
- Sales and use taxes
- Finance charges
- Registration fees
- Towing costs
- Out-of-pocket repair expenses
- Rental car fees
- Taxi/Uber/Lyft charges
The Lemon Law also makes manufacturers responsible for compensating owners or lessees of lemon vehicles for their legal expenses in a successful Lemon Law claim. And at The Barry Law Firm, we will never charge you for our services. That means you’ll never see a bill from us, no matter the outcome of your case.
How Can a Los Angeles Lemon Law Attorney Support You?
Pursuing a Lemon Law claim can be a long, stressful experience for a vehicle owner or lessee. Large auto manufacturers like Tesla often give drivers the runaround when they file a Lemon Law claim. A Lemon Law attorney from The Barry Law Firm can handle all the details of your claim and take the stress of the legal process off your shoulders. We can help you with your Lemon Law claim by:
- Explaining your rights under the Lemon Law and preparing you for what to expect during the claims process
- Assembling documentation needed to support your Lemon Law claim, including photos and videos of your vehicle’s issue, repair records, and diagnostic reports
- Documenting your expenses or losses from your lemon Cybertruck by reviewing bills, invoices, receipts, and purchase/lease documents
- Filing your Lemon Law claim and managing the entire claims process from start to finish
- Negotiating with Tesla on your behalf to demand fair compensation through a settlement
- Taking your case to court if necessary to pursue the accountability and financial recovery you deserve from Tesla for the problems, stress, and losses you’ve had to endure
Contact a Los Angeles Lemon Law attorney to discuss your options when your new Tesla Cybertruck becomes the subject of a recall that Tesla cannot repair after multiple attempts.
The Barry Law Firm Is on Your Side
If you’ve bought or leased a Cybertruck with a serious warranty-covered defect that Tesla cannot fix despite having a reasonable opportunity, you may have the right to demand financial recovery from Tesla for your losses – and The Barry Law Firm can help. We have been exclusively handling Lemon Law claims for 15 years, giving us the extensive experience and in-depth knowledge needed to stand up to Tesla and demand that they make things right for you. Even better, we’ll never charge you anything for our services, so there’s no financial risk.
Contact The Barry Law Firm today for a fast, free, no-obligation consultation with a Lemon Law attorney to discuss your legal options after a recall on Cybertrucks.
