The most recent Cybertruck development has brought up major doubts about both product quality and driving safety. The company has suspended vehicle deliveries because its exterior part adhesive fails during operation, which results in panels separating from the vehicle.
Multiple Cybertruck owners have experienced unexpected detachment of their vehicle parts. The YouTuber Reid Tomasko recorded the cant rail trim, which connects the door sill to the roof, falling off from his Tesla vehicle. A Tesla driver experienced their lightbar separating from the vehicle during normal driving because Tesla secured it with glue. The most concerning aspect is when drivers observe complete stainless steel panels moving freely in the wind.
The main problem stems from Tesla’s application of adhesive to secure exterior components on their vehicles. The company’s decision to use improper glue techniques or incorrect application methods leads to identical consequences of weakened structural strength. The mounting evidence has not led Tesla to announce the adhesive problem as the reason for their Cybertruck delivery pause. The company has put the vehicle into a “containment hold” status, which functions as an unclear delay mechanism for quality defect resolution.
The Cybertruck faces another major problem after experiencing several previous recalls. The eighth Tesla recall affects 46,000 Cybertrucks built from November 2023 through February 2025. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) determined that fixing the cant rail separation issue requires extra structural reinforcements with an environmentally resistant adhesive. The company will begin notifying owners through mail starting May 19, 2025.
The Cybertruck’s damaged reputation will stay even if Tesla fixes the current issue. The truck’s future success depends on its ability to overcome both poor sales performance and ongoing quality issues.
