Tesla Has Discovered That Its Cybertruck Could Be Glare-Inducing for Other Drivers | Carscoops

      Over 63,000 Cybertrucks are being recalled due to overly bright lights.

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       by Chris Chilton

      Tesla is recalling 64,000 Cybertrucks after discovering that the LED lights could potentially blind drivers.

      The problem pertains to the brightness of the parking lights rather than the primary headlight units.

      An over-the-air (OTA) software update will adjust the lights to comply with federal standards.

      Depending on your view of the Cybertruck's design, you might think that anything preventing this slab-sided stainless steel vehicle from obstructing other drivers is a good thing. However, the federal government disagrees.

      According to regulations, the lights on Tesla’s electric pickup are too bright, prompting Tesla to recall thousands of Cybertrucks to reduce the brightness.

      A total of 63,619 of the electric vehicles manufactured between November 2013 and October 2025—virtually every Cybertruck—are affected by this recall, which pertains to the front LEDs. The issue is not with the main headlights or high beams but with the parking lights.

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      Through an internal review involving photometric tests, Tesla found that the LEDs emit excessive light.

      Federal regulations limit the amount of light that can be emitted, and the Cybertruck has surpassed those limits established in FMVSS 108. Authorities indicate that excessive brightness could distract oncoming drivers.

      Engineers determined that the truck’s software was unintentionally directing the LED units to emit too much light, meaning a software update is needed rather than a costly hardware replacement.

      As a technology-focused company, Tesla can carry out this update over the air, eliminating the need for a dealership visit.

      Tesla is not the first manufacturer compelled to recall an expensive electric vehicle due to overly bright lights. Last year, Porsche recalled over 3,000 Macan Electric SUVs for a similar issue, which was also resolved with a software update.

      This approach contrasts sharply with GMC’s 2022 method of handling dazzling lights in its Terrain SUV, where each affected vehicle received an "applique," essentially a sticker on the glass to reduce light visibility.