Tesla Recalls Over 63,000 Cybertrucks for โRadiant Headlight Software Glitch, promptly Patched
DETROIT – Tesla is conducting a recall of 63,619 Cybertrucks in the United States due โฃto a software defect causing the front sidelights to exceed legal brightness limits. The Nationalโข Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) confirmed โขthe issue posed a potential safety risk by โคdazzlingโ oncoming drivers.
This marks Tesla’sโค second recall within โthe โweek, following a separate action impacting nearlyโ 13,000 Model 3 and Model Y vehicles. Tho,โ unlike traditional recalls requiring a serviceโ visit, Teslaโ hasโ already deployed an over-the-air (OTA)โ software update to rectify the headlight problem, automatically adjusting lighting parameters for all affected cybertrucks.โ This swiftโค resolutionโ underscores the potential of OTA updates to address vehicle โissues remotely and efficiently, minimizing disruption for owners.
According to the NHTSA, the recall stems from a software flaw allowing โthe parking lights to operate at anโฃ excessively high intensity. The โฃagency clarified that โฃno hardware defect exists. Tesla’s proactive response with the OTA update demonstrates the company’sโค ability to rapidly address software-related concerns and maintain vehicle compliance.
The incident highlights the โincreasing reliance onโข software within modern vehicles and the evolving nature of automotive recalls. As โคcars โbecome more akin to โ”smartphones on wheels,” software-driven โฃfixes are becoming commonplace, reducing downtime and eliminating the need for dealership โappointments. Industryโ analysts are observing this trendโข as a potential new standard for automotive safety and maintenance.
Michael Powers, Editorโ at speedme.ru, reported the recall on October 23,โข 2025, noting the speed of the OTA remediation as a benefit of a software-centric approach, while also raising questions about the rigor of โTesla’s update validation processes.
