2024 Tesla Cybertruck Inverter Recall (24V832)
Tesla, Inc. · 2,431 vehicles · Reported November 5, 2024
Tesla, Inc. is recalling 2,431 2024 Tesla Cybertruck vehicles. A fault in the drive inverter may cause a loss of drive power to the wheels. A loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash. Dealers will make the repair free of charge.
Recall 24V832 at a glance
| NHTSA campaign number | 24V832000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer recall number | SB-24-40-009 |
| Date reported to NHTSA | November 5, 2024 |
| Manufacturer | Tesla, Inc. |
| Vehicles | 2024 Tesla Cybertruck |
| Units affected | 2,431 |
| Component | Electrical System > Propulsion System > Inverter |
| Safety risk | A loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash. |
| Fix | Available at dealers |
What is wrong with the 2024 Tesla Cybertruck in recall 24V832?
A fault in the drive inverter may cause a loss of drive power to the wheels.
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2024 Cybertruck vehicles. A fault in the drive inverter may cause a loss of drive power to the wheels.
Is it safe to drive a 2024 Cybertruck with recall 24V832?
NHTSA has not told owners to stop driving, but the risk is real: A loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.
NHTSA describes the risk this way: A loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.
NHTSA has not issued a do-not-drive or park-outside warning for this recall. Still, get the repair done as soon as it is available, and stop driving if you notice symptoms related to the inverter.
Which vehicles are included in recall 24V832?
Recall 24V832 covers 2,431 vehicles: 2024 Tesla Cybertruck.
NHTSA lists 2,431 vehicles in this campaign. 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 inverter recall?
Yes. Tesla service will replace the drive inverter, free of charge.
Tesla service will replace the drive inverter, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 4, 2025. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-24-40-009.
When was recall 24V832 announced?
Tesla, Inc. reported recall 24V832 to NHTSA on November 5, 2024. NHTSA lists the owner letter date as January 4, 2025.
| Date | What happened |
|---|---|
| November 5, 2024 | Tesla, Inc. filed the defect report with NHTSA; NHTSA assigned campaign 24V832000. |
| January 4, 2025 | Owner notification letters mailed (per NHTSA). |
This recall was filed 23 months ago. 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 24V832?
Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. If recall 24V832 is open on your Cybertruck, it will be listed there.
Look up your VIN on nhtsa.gov/recalls. If 24V832000 is open on your Cybertruck, it will be listed there, along with Tesla recall number SB-24-40-009. You can also ask any Tesla dealer to run the VIN. The VIN is printed on your registration and visible through the lower driver-side windshield.
What should Cybertruck owners do about recall 24V832?
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 24V832000 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 inverter 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 recall repair does not fix it, or the vehicle keeps going back for the same issue, talk to a lemon law attorney.
What are Cybertruck owners reporting to NHTSA?
Owners have filed 173 complaints with NHTSA about these vehicles since 2020, 51 of them about the ev and hybrid battery.
Since recall 24V832 was reported on November 5, 2024, owners have filed 47 complaints with NHTSA about the ev and hybrid battery on these vehicles. 2 of them (4%) 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 ev and hybrid battery and were received on or after November 5, 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 ev and hybrid battery 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 51 of them involve the ev and hybrid battery. 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, 51 about the ev and hybrid battery
Examples of what owners have reported to NHTSA (unverified excerpts):
The contact owns a 2024 Tesla Cybertruck. The contact stated that while driving at 70 MPH with the "Full Self-Driving" (FSD) active, the vehicle ahead of the contact's vehicle abruptly slowed down.
2024 Tesla Cybertruck owner, TX, NHTSA complaint 11646503, filed March 5, 2025
My wireless phone charger is causing my cell phone to heat up. When I pickup the cell phone after being charged is very warm to the touch. I’m concerned that cell phone battery (lithium) is being damaged because based on this charging condition.
2024 Tesla Cybertruck owner, FL, NHTSA complaint 11678656, filed August 6, 2025
While driving on a local road and thank fully at speed of 20mph vehicle lost all power, in few seconds of alerts steering failed as well as brake failed. Car slowly coasted to stop and died completely. Steering and brakes were completely unresponsive all of a sudden while driving.
2024 Tesla Cybertruck owner, OH, NHTSA complaint 11707048, filed December 25, 2025
Can recall 24V832 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 24V832000 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))?
High-voltage battery and drive system defects in EVs and hybrids can mean reduced range, charging faults, loss of drive power or a fire risk. These repairs often need parts on backorder, so days out of service add up quickly.
The recall repair is available at dealers. If it works, great. If the same symptom comes back, the recall visit is one repair attempt and the next visit is another.
Civil Code 1793.22(b) sets out a presumption that applies in the first 18 months or 18,000 miles: two or more repair attempts for a defect likely to cause death or serious bodily injury, four or more attempts for the same defect, or more than 30 total days out of service for repairs. Written notice to the manufacturer is required in some cases. Owners outside that window can still have 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.
Recall repairs depend on parts. Owners can wait days, weeks or months, usually about one to three months in our cases, and those days count toward California's 30-day out-of-service rule.
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 24V832
Did the recall 24V832 fix work?
Since recall 24V832 was reported on November 5, 2024, owners have filed 47 complaints with NHTSA about the ev and hybrid battery on these vehicles. 2 of them (4%) 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 January 4, 2025.
Is the 24V832000 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 24V832000?
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.
Can a battery recall reduce my EV's range?
Some battery recalls limit the state of charge or range until a module or pack is replaced. Check your owner letter for any interim limits, and keep notes if range or charging changes after the repair.
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 24V832000 (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.