Tesla Halts Cybertruck Deliveries After Accelerator Pedal Recall
Tesla suspended all Cybertruck deliveries worldwide on November 28, 2025, following discovery that the accelerator pedal can detach and jam in the fully pressed position. The defect affects every unit produced since the November 2023 launch, totaling 48,136 vehicles. Owners report the stainless-steel pedal cover sliding upward under force, wedging against interior trim and causing unintended full-throttle acceleration.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration opened a preliminary evaluation on November 25 after receiving 27 complaints, including four incidents of crashes and two injuries. Tesla’s internal testing confirmed the pedal retainer fails when drivers apply over 120 pounds of force, exceeding normal operation. A single rivet secures the cover; under repeated high-load inputs the rivet shears, allowing the pad to migrate.
Tesla issued a voluntary recall (NHTSA 25V-792) covering 100% of delivered and in-transport Cybertrucks. Dealers and service centers will install a new pedal assembly with reinforced multi-rivet retention and revised cover geometry. The repair requires 35 minutes and begins December 8, 2025. Affected owners receive notification via the Tesla app and must schedule service; no over-the-air fix is possible.
Production at Giga Texas paused November 27 while engineers implement a running change on the assembly line. Foundation Series trucks built after November 26 already incorporate the updated pedal. Tesla confirms 11,688 Cybertrucks remain in inventory or transit and will ship only after repair. Deliveries resume December 15 for new orders.
The company advises owners to avoid pressing the accelerator with excessive force and to use the brake pedal override, which remains fully functional. Tesla’s safety report lists no fatalities tied to the defect. Shares fell 4.1% in after-hours trading on the announcement, erasing $42 billion in market value.
Cybertruck registrations reached 38,974 in the United States through October 2025, making it the third-best-selling electric pickup behind Ford F-150 Lightning and Rivian R1T. Average transaction prices exceed $101,000, with 68% of buyers selecting the tri-motor Cyberbeast variant. The recall marks Tesla’s largest single-model action since the 2023 Autopilot camera recall affecting 2.4 million vehicles.
Service centers in California, Texas, and Florida report wait times of 10–14 days for appointments. Tesla deployed 180 mobile service units to complete repairs at owners’ homes or workplaces. Replacement parts inventory stands at 52,000 units, sufficient for all affected vehicles plus a 20% buffer.
The pedal supplier, a tier-one manufacturer in Guangzhou, China, halted shipments pending design approval. Tesla shifted sourcing to a secondary facility in South Carolina for future production. Analysts at Morgan Stanley estimate recall costs between $180 million and $220 million, covered under existing warranty reserves.
Owners may check recall status via VIN lookup on tesla.com/recalls or the NHTSA website. Tesla’s customer support hotline added 400 agents to handle inquiries. The incident occurs as Cybertruck production ramps toward a 2026 target of 250,000 units annually.
