Tesla Halts Cybertruck Deliveries as Metal Panels Fall Off

Tesla has stopped all Cybertruck deliveries amid growing concerns over metal paneling detaching from vehicles, raising fears that Elon Musk’s latest EV could be his first major failure.

Despite initial hype, Tesla's radical design and engineering choices appear to be backfiring. I Photo: Tesla X

Electrek reported that Tesla agents have confirmed all outbound Cybertrucks are on hold due to a glue failure affecting the stainless steel exterior paneling, Christiaan Hetzner wrote for Fortune’s Data Sheet.

The issue has persisted for weeks, particularly in cold climates, where owners have shared images of sharp-edged metal trim flapping dangerously in the wind. Some have escalated the issue to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).

A recently circulated image showing a front bumper barely attached may have finally triggered Tesla’s decision to halt shipments. Since launch, the Cybertruck has faced multiple recalls for both software glitches and hardware defects.

The aforementioned included an accelerator pedal issue causing unintended acceleration, plastic trim detachment from the truck bed, and structural concerns after Tesla swapped durable steel for lighter aluminum in the truck’s casted frame, which critics warn could lead to catastrophic failure when towing heavy loads.

Despite initial hype, Tesla's radical design and engineering choices appear to be backfiring, adding to concerns about the Cybertruck’s long-term viability.