Tesla Recalls Every Cybertruck Over Accelerator Pedal Sticking at 100%

The Tesla Cybertruck has officially been recalled for its flimsy accelerator pedal that could fall apart and become stuck in a depressed position, launching the electric pickup at full speed. Documents from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration show that the problematic pedal is estimated to be present in all 3,878 Cybertrucks manufactured and delivered from last November up until April 4, about which time Tesla reportedly recognized the defect and paused sales.

NHTSA describes the issue in detail, saying the accelerator pedal's aluminum cover, or pad, may dislodge when "high force is applied," and become partially trapped underneath the interior's plastic bulkhead. When that happens, the whole pedal assembly will stay pressed down, leading to unintended acceleration that's hard to correct from a driving position. The agency explains that applying the brake pedal simultaneously will cut drive torque to the Cybertruck, allowing drivers to slow down and prevent the EV from advancing. If, however, drivers release the brake pedal before turning the Cybertruck off, the EV will return right back to wide-open throttle if the pedal's still trapped.