Tesla has issued yet another recall for its Cybertruck, affecting over 27,000 units. This marks the fifth recall for the electric truck within the last year. The recall was prompted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), which identified a delay in the rear-view camera’s display. According to the official recall notice, the camera’s delayed image takes longer than the legally mandated two seconds to show what’s behind the vehicle, potentially increasing the likelihood of an accident.
The delay in the camera’s display stems from a software glitch in the Cybertruck’s system, as reported by Reuters. In some instances, the vehicles were unable to complete the shutdown process before rebooting, which led to the rear-view camera taking up to eight seconds to activate. Fortunately, no accidents or injuries have been linked to this issue so far. To resolve the problem, Tesla is rolling out a software update aimed at addressing these delays in the rear-camera display.
This recall is just the latest in a series of challenges for the Cybertruck this year, with the electric vehicle facing multiple recalls and setbacks. Back in April, Tesla had to postpone deliveries due to an issue with the accelerator pedal. This glitch, which caused the accelerator to stick, resulted in one of the more notable recalls of the year.
Further issues arose in June when safety concerns surrounding the windshield wiper motor and trim triggered yet another recall. Some new Cybertruck owners reported that their windshield wipers were malfunctioning or failing to work altogether.
Even digital versions of the Cybertruck encountered problems. After its debut in Fortnite during the game’s Summer Road Trip event, players experienced a glitch when attempting to morph their in-game vehicle into the Cybertruck. Epic Games, the developer behind Fortnite, later released a patch to fix the issue.
Tesla’s Cybertruck, often viewed as a revolutionary step in electric vehicles, continues to face numerous technical hurdles as it moves towards broader consumer availability. The company is working to resolve these problems through software updates and fixes, but the repeated recalls have added to the truck’s rocky rollout this year.