Transport Canada has issued an over-the-air (OTA) recall for the Tesla Cybertruck to address a software issue that made the vehicle’s front parking lights brighter than allowed under Canadian safety regulations.
The recall aligns with a similar notice issued by the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), which covers more than 63,000 Cybertrucks built between November 13, 2023, and October 11, 2025.
According to both agencies, the Cybertruck’s front parking lights can exceed the brightness limits set under the Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Regulations (CMVSR) and the U.S. Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS 108). The notice says excessive light output could distract oncoming drivers, increasing the risk of a crash, though Tesla says it has not received any reports of accidents, injuries, or fatalities related to the issue.
The problem is limited to the parking lights and does not involve the main headlight beams. Tesla engineers discovered the issue during internal testing, where they found the LEDs were producing more light than permitted.
The company traced the cause to a software control error, meaning the fix did not require any physical repair or replacement.
Tesla has already rolled out a fix via OTA software update 2025.38.3 or later. Once installed, the update automatically reduces the parking light brightness to comply with federal standards.
While the recall affects every Cybertruck built to date, it is considered minor compared to recalls involving mechanical faults or safety-critical systems that require a service visit and the replacement of physical parts.
