The Tesla Cybertruck has long been touted as a marvel of modern engineering, with a futuristic look and an impressive list of features.
Even with its rough-around-the-edges exterior and cutting-edge amenities, however, it seems that not everything is holding together—literally.
Where early grievances centered on such issues as poorly aligned panels and subpar build quality, a new and unforeseen issue is circulating among Cybertruck owners: the front panel is falling off.
Yes, you’ve read it correctly.
Another owner recently posted about it on TikTok. After leaving their truck parked for some time, they returned to find the front steel panel almost ripped off—hanging on only the driver’s side.
The rest of the panel bent out and was loose, exposing the front bumper underneath. “Buy a pack of glue,” joked the owner, though it’s hard to say if they were serious or merely frustrated.
This is not the first time Cybertruck panels have decided to make a dramatic exit. Tesla just recalled all Cybertrucks due to a reoccurring issue with the boomerang-shaped panel over the doors, which was supposedly becoming loose because it wasn’t taped on tight enough. The fix? More tape, along with a stud and nut to secure it.
But now that front panels start to develop signs of being separated, glue is not good enough for some owners.
Several users in the CybertruckOwners forum have complained of the same problem. One received a message from Tesla that reads a “factory hold that needs to be resolved with our service team prior to delivery.”
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Another was told there is no solution yet available and delivery would be delayed by at least 1–2 weeks.
The issue appears to be widespread, with complaints rolling in from South Carolina, California, and even Canada. Though it is still unclear what causes the front panel malfunctions, the trend worries early adopters and raises further questions regarding quality control in Tesla’s manufacturing process.
As panel malfunctions are stacking up and delivery delays are the new normal, the Cybertruck’s readiness for Earth—if not Mars—is coming under serious scrutiny.
Hopefully, Tesla will resolve these issues soon. Meanwhile, some owners might like to keep a tube of industrial-strength glue handy—just in case.
🚨 When the Cybertruck isn’t leaving laughing bystanders in stitches when it fails, it is giving Musked owners stitches 🧵 after they accidentally cut themselves on its numerous sharp edges. No over the air $TSLA software update for this problem 😝 https://t.co/phYxNuf9Ft pic.twitter.com/3qTr7rPSYV
— Facts Chaser 🌎 🤦🏻♂️ (@Factschaser) May 8, 2024
