Tesla Recalls Every Cybertruck: 250,000 Vehicles Over Battery Fire Risk

Tesla's Cybertruck — the angular, stainless-steel pickup Elon Musk called 'the most badass vehicle ever made' — is facing its biggest crisis yet. A battery fire risk has forced the company to recall every single Cybertruck on the road.

Tesla's fix is distinctly Tesla: a free over-the-air software update that reprograms the battery management system to limit charge rates under certain conditions. For vehicles already affected, Tesla will replace the entire battery pack at no cost. The OTA update pushes to all vehicles within 72 hours.

"While the risk of fire is extremely low — 12 incidents out of 250,000 vehicles — we are taking proactive measures to address this comprehensively."

— Tesla Safety Team

The recall could cost between $500 million and $1.2 billion depending on how many battery packs need physical replacement. Tesla stock dropped 6% in after-hours trading. No injuries have been reported, and the fix requires no visit to a service center for most owners.