2025 Tesla Cybertruck maintenance schedule

The 2025 Cybertruck is part of the Gen 1 (2024-2026), sold as a pickup. Below: its service intervals with the source behind each one, the fluids it takes, and the NHTSA recalls issued for it.

Service schedule

What the 2025 Cybertruck needs, and when

All 5 of these items come from Tesla's own published schedule. Manufacturer rows link to Tesla's own schedule, Independent rows to a service shop or parts retailer's published guide.

ServiceIntervalSource
Cabin air filter

The Cybertruck relies on a High Efficiency Particulate Air (HEPA) filtration system rather than a standard cabin filter.

2 yearsManufacturer
Tire rotation6,250 miManufacturer
Brake fluid

Test brake fluid for contamination and general health every 4 years; replace if necessary.

4 yearsManufacturer
Coolant loops

The battery and drive unit coolant does not require scheduled replacement under normal circumstances.

No scheduled replacementManufacturer
Brake service12,500 mi / 1 yearManufacturer

Intervals are for normal driving; towing, short trips, extreme heat or dust shorten them. Services we could not find an interval for are left off rather than guessed.

Fluids and engines

What goes in it

Coolant
HTF-LS (Orange) or G-48 (Blue)
Transmission fluid
KAF1

Powertrains in this generation

  • Electric (Dual Motor), 600 hp, 1-speed direct drive, AWD
  • Electric (Tri-Motor), 845 hp, 1-speed direct drive, AWD

Confirm the exact spec against the owner's manual or the label under the hood; capacities vary by engine and drivetrain.

Safety recalls

3 NHTSA recalls for the 2025 Tesla Cybertruck

From NHTSA's recall database, matched by model and year. Recall repairs are free at Tesla dealers, and a given car may already be fixed or fall outside a campaign, so check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls before you buy.

April 2026

Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2024-2026 Cybertruck vehicles equipped with 18-inch steel wheels. The brake rotor stud holes may crack and allow the stud to separate from the wheel hub.

Remedy: Tesla Service will replace the front and rear brake rotors, hubs, and lug nuts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 20, 2026. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-26-33-003.

Exterior lighting

NHTSA 25V699000

October 2025

Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2024-2026 Cybertruck vehicles operating software prior to 2025.38.3. The vehicle controller software may cause the front parking lights to be too bright and exceed the maximum light output, adversely affecting the vision of other drivers. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

Remedy: Tesla released an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 12, 2025. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-25-00-008.

March 2025

Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Cybertruck vehicles. The light bar can delaminate and detach from the vehicle.

Remedy: Tesla service will replace the cant rail assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 19, 2025. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-25-10-001.

Other Cybertruck model years

Gen 1 (2024-2026)

Shopping new? The Tesla Cybertruck guide covers the current model, with what it costs to keep for 1 to 15 years.

Sources

Researched 2026-09-21. Modeling, not mechanic advice - always confirm against your car's owner's manual and service records.

Running a Cybertruck for income?

Carlyle scores the exact listing on cost per remaining mile and projected Turo income, so you know what a 2025 Cybertruck earns before you buy it.

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