Tesla Cybertruck Owners Face Cell Dent Problems, Prompting Battery Pack Replacements

Tesla has discovered “cell dent” issues in some units of its Cybertruck model, and as a result, the company has initiated replacements of the affected battery packs.

What Happened

Tesla has identified the cell dent issue in several inventory vehicles but has not found it in customer-delivered models. The Cybertruck is unique in Tesla’s lineup as it is the only vehicle that utilizes the company’s in-house 4680 battery cells.

Details of the Issue

  • Tesla currently produces several thousand Cybertrucks weekly at Gigafactory Texas.
  • The company has already issued multiple recalls for the model.
  • Many owners have reported frequent service visits, with some even requesting that Tesla consider buying back the faulty units.

Owner Experiences

Some owners have taken to social media to express their frustrations with the frequent issues they are experiencing with their Cybertrucks. These issues include:

  • Front motor inverter failures
  • Rear motor inverter failures
  • Rear wheel steering problems
  • Other issues, all occurring under 25,000 miles

Impact on Production

The discovery of the cell dent issue is the latest challenge in the production of the Cybertruck. Tesla has:

  • Reduced the production rate of the Cybertruck, with over 9,000 units still in inventory.
  • Announced a three-day production pause, giving workers on the Cybertruck line paid time off.
  • Failed to sell out its premium $99,990 foundation series Cybertruck, suggesting possible demand hurdles.

Future of the Cybertruck

The cell dent issue and other production challenges may impact the future of the Cybertruck. As Tesla continues to work on resolving these issues, it remains to be seen how the model will perform in the market.

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Disclaimer

Note: This content was created to provide information on the current state of the Cybertruck and its production challenges.