Tesla Cybertruck Suspension Failure After Being Parked
A Tesla Cybertruck owner from Texas reported an unexpected failure of the pneumatic suspension after the car had been stationary for 12 hours. According to him, upon hearing a sound similar to a gunshot, he discovered that the right side of the car had sagged, and smoke or dust was rising from under the body.
After being transported to a Tesla service center in Houston, mechanics found that the shock absorber along with the spring had punctured the frame, causing serious damage. The company refused to repair the vehicle under warranty, citing “external influence,” and requested $250 for the return of the vehicle to the owner.
Possible Causes of the Accident
The owner suggests that the extreme heat in Texas may have led to the breakdown. However, some forum users expressed doubts about this theory:
For this type of air suspension failure, the body likely had pre-existing damage, possibly from off-road driving
Although the owner did drive the Cybertruck off-road, the spontaneous destruction of the suspension with subsequent frame damage raises questions about the reliability of the design. Regardless of the cause, such incidents should not occur with modern vehicles without obvious extreme loads.
The question of whether the accident was due to overheating, hidden damage, or design flaws remains open. This case is another example of unpredictable problems with Tesla’s electric pickups, which are being actively tested by owners in various conditions.