Tesla Recalls Early Cybertrucks Over Drive Inverters: How to Check If You're Affected

Tesla has issued a physical hardware recall for a subset of early-production 2024 Cybertrucks. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration report (Campaign 24V-832), a defect in the vehicle’s drive inverter can cause a complete and sudden loss of propulsion.

This action follows months of community reports about sudden power failures and AC charging problems tied to the Power Conversion System (PCS) and inverter, which in some cases left early Cybertruck owners stranded.

MOSFET Failure

The issue traces to the metal-oxide-semiconductor field-effect transistors (MOSFET) inside the drive inverters. Tesla’s defect report states that a fault in specific MOSFET components (part number 1530063-2A-B) can cause the inverter to stop producing torque.

If this occurs while driving, the accelerator pedal will no longer apply torque, resulting in an immediate loss of propulsion and a higher risk of a collision. Tesla notes there is no warning before the failure.

After torque is lost, the vehicle’s UI displays an alert instructing the driver to safely pull over and contact Roadside Assistance. Tesla began investigating on August 5, 2024, after an owner reported a sudden loss of propulsion. By late October 2024, five warranty claims tied to the defect had been identified, with no collisions or injuries reported.

Early Signs

If you have 48A home charging and your Cybertruck is no longer able to charge at 48A (and shows ~24A or less), you are likely experiencing a drive inverter or broader PCS failure. Reach out to Tesla to schedule service immediately and drive directly to a service center, as the vehicle could shut down on the road.

Physical Hardware Swap

Unlike most Tesla recalls that are resolved with an over-the-air 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 vehicle’s configuration (Dual-Motor vs. Cyberbeast), the service bulletin indicates technicians may need to replace the rear inverter(s), the front inverter, or 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 increases to approximately 8 hours to accommodate removal and reinstallation of the underbody shield.

Who Is Impacted?

The recall affects 2,431 Cybertrucks manufactured between November 6, 2023, and July 30, 2024.

Tesla introduced updated, functional MOSFET components into production on July 30, 2024. If your Cybertruck was built after that date, it already has the upgraded hardware and is not impacted. Notification letters were mailed to affected owners in early January.

VINs above ~40,000 are not impacted by this recall. You can verify your vehicle’s status at Tesla’s VIN Recall Service. Copy the VIN from the Tesla app (tap and hold the VIN), paste it on Tesla’s website, and it will display any open recalls for your vehicle.