2024 Tesla Cybertruck Wiper Motor Recall (24V456)
Tesla, Inc. · 11,688 vehicles · Reported June 19, 2024
Tesla, Inc. is recalling 11,688 2024 Tesla Cybertruck vehicles. Excessive electrical current can cause the front windshield wiper motor controller to fail. Windshield wiper failure can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash. Dealers will make the repair free of charge.
Recall 24V456 at a glance
| NHTSA campaign number | 24V456000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer recall number | SB-24-17-006 |
| Date reported to NHTSA | June 19, 2024 |
| Manufacturer | Tesla, Inc. |
| Vehicles | 2024 Tesla Cybertruck |
| Units affected | 11,688 |
| Build dates | November 13, 2023 to June 6, 2024 |
| Component | Visibility > Windshield Wiper / Washer > Motor |
| Safety risk | Windshield wiper failure can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Fix | Available at dealers |
What is wrong with the 2024 Tesla Cybertruck in recall 24V456?
Excessive electrical current can cause the front windshield wiper motor controller to fail.
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2024 Cybertruck vehicles. Excessive electrical current can cause the front windshield wiper motor controller to fail.
Is it safe to drive a 2024 Cybertruck with recall 24V456?
NHTSA has not told owners to stop driving, but the risk is real: Windshield wiper failure can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
NHTSA describes the risk this way: Windshield wiper failure can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
There is no do-not-drive order on this campaign. If your Cybertruck shows warning lights or behaves differently in a way that involves the motor, have it checked before driving further.
Which vehicles are included in recall 24V456?
Recall 24V456 covers 11,688 vehicles: 2024 Tesla Cybertruck.
NHTSA lists 11,688 vehicles in this campaign, built November 13, 2023 to June 6, 2024. Not every vehicle of these models and years is included, so check your VIN.
| Model years | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Tesla | Cybertruck |
What is the fix for the Cybertruck wiper motor recall?
Yes. Tesla service will replace the wiper motor, free of charge.
Tesla service will replace the wiper motor, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 1, 2024. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-24-17-006.
When was recall 24V456 announced?
Tesla, Inc. reported recall 24V456 to NHTSA on June 19, 2024. NHTSA lists the owner letter date as October 1, 2024.
| Date | What happened |
|---|---|
| November 13, 2023 | First affected vehicle built (per Tesla, Inc.'s filing). |
| June 6, 2024 | Last affected vehicle built. |
| June 19, 2024 | Tesla, Inc. filed the defect report with NHTSA; NHTSA assigned campaign 24V456000. |
| October 1, 2024 | Owner notification letters mailed (per NHTSA). |
This recall was filed 27 months ago, and vehicles were built over a span of 206 days. If your Cybertruck was built in that window, the VIN check below is the way to confirm it is included.
How do I check if my Cybertruck is part of recall 24V456?
Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. If recall 24V456 is open on your Cybertruck, it will be listed there.
The fastest check is NHTSA’s VIN lookup. Type in the 17 characters from your registration or insurance card. Because only some 2024 Cybertruck vehicles are included, the VIN check is the only reliable way to know. A brand-new recall may take several days to show up.
What should Cybertruck owners do about recall 24V456?
Check your VIN, schedule the free recall repair, and keep a repair order for every dealer visit.
- Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm recall 24V456000 applies to your Cybertruck.
- Book the recall appointment with any authorized Tesla dealer. Ask up front whether parts are available and how long the vehicle will be there.
- Keep a copy of every repair order. Check that each one lists your complaint, the mileage, and the dates in and out.
- Write down when symptoms involving the motor happen: date, mileage, speed, weather and what you felt or heard. Photos and short videos help.
- Count the days the vehicle is at the dealer. Days out of service add up toward California's 30-day presumption.
- If the problem comes back after the repair, return to the dealer and contact a lemon law attorney.
What are Cybertruck owners reporting to NHTSA?
Owners have filed 173 complaints with NHTSA about these vehicles since 2020, 12 of them about the lighting and visibility.
Since recall 24V456 was reported on June 19, 2024, owners have filed 12 complaints with NHTSA about the lighting and visibility on these vehicles. 0 of them (0%) describe the same problem happening more than once or coming back after a repair attempt.
How we counted: we matched NHTSA owner complaints for the model years in this recall that list the lighting and visibility and were received on or after June 19, 2024, then flagged narratives that describe a repeat failure or a problem returning after a dealer repair, recall service or software update. Data from NHTSA, accessed October 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified owner reports and may involve a related lighting and visibility issue rather than this exact defect; automated text matching can miss or misread some reports.
NHTSA’s public complaint database lists 173 owner complaints filed since 2020 for the vehicles in this recall, and 12 of them involve the lighting and visibility. Complaints are reports from owners and have not been verified by NHTSA, but a high count for the same component is a sign the problem is widespread.
- 2024 Tesla Cybertruck: 173 complaints in total, 12 about the lighting and visibility
Examples of what owners have reported to NHTSA (unverified excerpts):
When driving in a winter storm, headlights quickly become snow packed rendering them useless. This is extremely dangerous driving in any snowstorm at night. The light bar does not provide sufficient visibility at night and also can become ice packed.
2024 Tesla Cybertruck owner, WA, NHTSA complaint 11640248, filed February 2, 2025
In a rain situation the wind shield wiper is not operating when it’s pouring rain outside or even a drizzle. The wiper never goes off. It has to be manually turned on for the windshield wiper to actually work.
2024 Tesla Cybertruck owner, CA, NHTSA complaint 11691353, filed October 4, 2025
I have the Foundation Cyberbeast, the model which has an OEM light bar on windshield. While driving on 2-22-2026 at approximately 3:30 pm on the 5 freeway near Santa Ana, the appx 4 ft long light bar flew off and ricocheted violently on vehicle, while still attached by the power cord.
2024 Tesla Cybertruck owner, CA, NHTSA complaint 11719780, filed February 23, 2026
Can recall 24V456 make my Cybertruck a lemon in California?
Not by itself. A recall repair that fails, or repeat dealer visits for the same defect, can support a California lemon law claim.
Recall 24V456000 does not automatically make your Cybertruck a lemon. California's Song-Beverly Act asks two questions: does a warranty defect substantially impair the vehicle's use, value or safety, and did the manufacturer fail to fix it in a reasonable number of tries (Civ. Code 1793.2(d))?
A headlight, wiper or visibility defect on the 2024 Tesla Cybertruck can make night or rain driving unsafe, and repeat repairs for the same problem count toward a lemon law claim.
A remedy is available. Many vehicles are fixed on the first try. If the problem returns after the recall repair, or the 2024 Tesla Cybertruck has needed other repairs for the same defect, those visits count toward a lemon law claim.
For the first 18 months or 18,000 miles, California presumes the manufacturer had enough chances if the Cybertruck went in two or more times for a defect likely to cause death or serious injury, four or more times for the same defect, or spent more than 30 days in the shop (Civ. Code 1793.22(b)). Direct notice to the manufacturer is required for some of these. The presumption is a shortcut, not the only path to a claim.
An owner who prevails in a lemon law case can recover reasonable attorney fees and costs from the manufacturer (Civ. Code 1794(d)). You pay nothing, win or lose. We are paid only if you win, and the manufacturer pays our fees, including in settlements. If a case is lost, our firm covers the costs.
In our cases, a recall repair visit counts as a repair attempt, and it's strongest when the owner complained about the problem before the recall came out. A recall shows the defect is real and that enough owners reported it for the manufacturer to issue a fix.
The biggest mistake I see is waiting too long. The mileage offset starts at your first repair visit for the problem, so the sooner you take it in, the better. If the problem comes and goes, take it in when it happens. You can't go back to that date later.
If you get a recall notice, call a lemon law attorney right away. You may have taken the car in for the same problem before and forgotten, or there may be other recalls related to it.
Jacob Shayesteh, Esq. (SBN 362320), Founder and Managing Attorney. Quotes lightly edited for clarity. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
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Frequently asked questions about recall 24V456
Did the recall 24V456 fix work?
Since recall 24V456 was reported on June 19, 2024, owners have filed 12 complaints with NHTSA about the lighting and visibility on these vehicles. 0 of them (0%) describe the same problem happening more than once or coming back after a repair attempt. If your vehicle still has the problem after the recall repair, go back to the dealer, get a repair order, and talk to a lemon law attorney.
When will owners be notified?
According to NHTSA, owner notification letters were or are scheduled to be mailed October 1, 2024.
Is the 24V456000 recall repair free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers.
How do I know if my Cybertruck is part of recall 24V456000?
Enter your 17-character VIN in NHTSA's recall lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or call a dealer. The VIN is on your registration, insurance card and the lower corner of the windshield.
Does a recall mean my car is a lemon?
Not on its own. A lemon law claim depends on whether a covered defect keeps coming back or keeps the vehicle out of service. A recall repair that fails, or repeat visits for the same problem, can support a claim.
Does the recall fixing my car mean I have no case?
Not necessarily. Even if the recall repair fixed it, you may still have a case, and a car that's a year or more old can still qualify.
Do used cars qualify for California lemon law?
We take certified pre-owned, demo and dealer vehicles. Since the California Supreme Court's Rodriguez decision in 2024, ordinary used cars generally do not qualify.
How long does a recall lemon law case take?
Recall-related cases typically resolve in one to three months from your first call. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
What does a lemon law attorney cost?
You pay nothing, win or lose. We are paid only if you win, and the manufacturer pays our fees, including in settlements. If a case is lost, our firm covers the costs.
Sources
- NHTSA recall record 24V456000 (recall report and owner letters are posted there)
- NHTSA complaints and recalls data, accessed October 1, 2026
- California Civil Code 1793.2 and 1793.22
Attorney advertising. America’s Lemon Lawyer is a trade name of Wynn Law Group, APC. Responsible attorney: Jacob Shayesteh, Esq. (SBN 362320). This page is general information, not legal advice. America’s Lemon Lawyer is not affiliated with NHTSA or Tesla. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.