A number of Tesla Cybertruck owners have reported experiencing health symptoms they believe may be connected to time spent inside or near the vehicle, raising questions that Tesla and independent researchers are being asked to investigate.
The reported symptoms vary across accounts but have included headaches, skin irritation, and fatigue. Some owners have noted that symptoms appear to correlate with Cybertruck exposure and diminish when away from the vehicle, though establishing causation rather than coincidence requires controlled investigation.
Tesla has not publicly acknowledged a connection between the Cybertruck and the reported symptoms. The company would typically be required to investigate and report to NHTSA if a pattern of safety-related complaints is identified above certain thresholds.
Potential sources of concern raised by owners and some online commentators include off-gassing from interior materials, electromagnetic emissions from high-voltage components, or issues with the vehicle’s air filtration system. None of these hypotheses have been confirmed by independent testing.
Owners experiencing symptoms are encouraged to document their experiences and file formal complaints with NHTSA if they believe the vehicle is the cause, as formal complaint volumes trigger regulatory review thresholds regardless of whether the manufacturer acknowledges the issue.