Cybertruck owners should be aware of a faulty rearview image display, which can increase the risk of a crash. Credit: Brandon Woyshnis / iStock Editorial / Getty Images Plus

Tesla has launched a voluntary recall of nearly 27,000 Cybertrucks, citing a software glitch that compromises the already limited rearview visibility of the models. This is not the first time Cybertrucks have faced a recall, and it highlights the importance of staying informed about vehicle safety issues, as seen on carsnewstoday.com.

The recall affects Cybertrucks manufactured between November 13, 2023, and September 14, 2024. According to the official statement, "A delayed rearview image reduces the driver's view of what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash." Drivers running software 2024.32.5.2 have reported experiencing blank reverse camera feeds for up to 8 seconds at a time while reversing before completing the shutdown or boot-up process.

This issue violates a Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS), which requires feeds to appear in 2 seconds or less.

Affected Cybertruck owners have been offered a complimentary over-the-air (OTA) software update to resolve the issue. They can expect notification letters with further information in November. Individuals can also reach out to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or www.nhtsa.gov.

In a separate move, Tesla quietly discontinued its most affordable car model, the Model 3, concurrently with the Cybertruck recall. This follows a massive recall in July, when Tesla recalled nearly 2 million cars due to a failure in select model software, which could potentially harm drivers and damage vehicles by failing to detect unlatched car hoods. This marked the largest recall in the carmaker's history.