Tesla has issued two recalls in the same week. The first saw the automotive company recall over 218,000 vehicles due to rearview camera image issues, potentially increasing the risk of crashing.
The second recall involves a small number of rear-wheel-drive US Cybertrucks—173 units, to be exact. These Cybertrucks in question boast “one of the cheapest trims of the electric pickup, specifically the base-spec RWD Long Range equipped with the standard 18-inch wheels.” These models were built between March 21, 2024, and Nov. 25, 2025.
Tesla stated that, due to cracked stud holes, the wheels might fall off, notably if the cracking continues to spread. Drivingreports that it’s unclear if any pickups with this specific trim in Canada have been affected.
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Per Tesla: “Brake rotor stud holes may crack and allow the stud to separate from the wheel hub.” The company attributed the problem to “higher severity road perturbations and cornering [that] may strain the stud hole in the wheel rotor.” As of writing, there are no “collisions or incidents” stemming from the wheel issue. However, it’s been on the receiving end of three warranty claims thus far.
To remedy this, Tesla technicians must replace the front and rear brake rotors, hubs, and lug nuts. The automaker has offered to do this for free for customers who own the affected model.
Driving notes that the Cybertruck, in particular, has endured 11 recalls over the past two years, and the problems require more hands-on, mechanical solutions compared to other Tesla vehicle recalls.
In another report from Jalopnik, Tesla originally sold this iteration of the Cybertruck starting at $71,985 and discontinued it in September 2025 after five months, “presumably due to poor sales.” At the time, the sale price was $10,000 cheaper than the AWD Cybertruck.
This story was originally published by Men’s Journal on May 8, 2026, where it first appeared in the News section. Add Men’s Journal as a Preferred Source by clicking here.