AI Damage2024 Tesla Semi: common problems
The maker issued 14 service bulletins for this year. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Technical service bulletins (TSB)
- 14
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Powertrain | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| Electrical system | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Steering | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Electronic stability control | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Equipment | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Structure | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Suspension | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Visibility | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Other | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Comparison
What to check before buying
- Powertrain. Shift quality under load, harsh shifts, transmission codes, CV joints.
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
- Steering. Steering play, power assist, rack and tie rods after a wheel impact.
- Electronic stability control. ABS/ESC sensors, steering angle, codes after suspension repair.
Manufacturer service bulletins
Bulletin titles as filed with NHTSA.
- On some Semi, the steering gear to reservoir return hose clamp may have loosened over time which may cause…
On some Semi, the steering gear to reservoir return hose clamp may have loosened over time which may cause steering fluid leakage from the reservoir. Inspect the vehicle for symptoms related to the condition. If…
- Updated oil pumps that provide improved oil flow are available for the Torque Drive Unit (TDU) and…
Updated oil pumps that provide improved oil flow are available for the Torque Drive Unit (TDU) and Efficiency Drive Unit (EDU) on Semi. Replace the TDU and EDU oil pumps with updated parts.
- Some Semi trucks are equipped with a windshield washer nozzle that may not meet Tesla specifications
While adequate in suppling washer fluid to the windshield, affected washer nozzles may restrict washer fluid output and increase the amount of wiper cycles needed to remove debris and contaminates.
- Updated oil pumps that provide improved oil flow are available for the Torque Drive Unit (TDU) and…
Updated oil pumps that provide improved oil flow are available for the Torque Drive Unit (TDU) and Efficiency Drive Unit (EDU) on Semi.
- On some Semi, the manifold to HVAC A/C lines may rub against the steering column i-shaft, which may damage…
On some Semi, the manifold to HVAC A/C lines may rub against the steering column i-shaft, which may damage the A/C lines over time.
- On certain Semi, when the LH cabin door is repeatedly closed with a high amount of force, the fire…
On certain Semi, when the LH cabin door is repeatedly closed with a high amount of force, the fire extinguisher bracket might loosen over time.
- On certain Semi, the Torque Drive Axle (TDA) and Efficiency Drive Axle (EDA) maincase input bearings may…
On certain Semi, the Torque Drive Axle (TDA) and Efficiency Drive Axle (EDA) maincase input bearings may not be properly lubricated due to insufficient gearbox fluid circulation which may cause bearing failure and…
- On some Cybertruck vehicles, the LH and RH front stabar link fasteners might not have been tightened to…
On some Cybertruck vehicles, the LH and RH front stabar link fasteners might not have been tightened to specification, which could result in increased noise coming from the front suspension when driving over bumps in…
- On certain Cybertrucks, the ancillary bay electrical harness might not be properly secured to the Power…
On certain Cybertrucks, the ancillary bay electrical harness might not be properly secured to the Power Conversion System (PCS2), which could potentially cause the loss of Mid Voltage (MV)
- On certain Cybertrucks, the device cluster assembly might have been damaged, which could potentially…
On certain Cybertrucks, the device cluster assembly might have been damaged, which could potentially disable the high voltage and drive systems.
- For the Cybertruck, an updated rear steering actuator that provides a tighter turning radius is available…
For the Cybertruck, an updated rear steering actuator that provides a tighter turning radius is available for retrofit. The previous rear steering actuator does not affect or impact vehicle safety or reliability. The…
- Tesla does not provide physical owner's manual copies
Instead, all available owner?s manual content is integrated into the vehicle software, and only the content relevant for a given vehicle, based on vehicle configuration and software version installed, is displayed on…
NHTSA lists 14 bulletins for this year; the 12 newest are shown here.
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2024 Tesla Semi?
There are no owner complaints in the NHTSA data for this year; the data comes from 14 manufacturer service bulletins.
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2024 Tesla Semi?
NHTSA lists 14 manufacturer service bulletins for this year. A bulletin tells dealers how to diagnose or fix a known issue; it is not a recall.
Should I buy a 2024 Tesla Semi from a US auction?
Owner complaints describe defects, not crash damage. Before bidding, check the components listed above and review the lot photos: VinWind builds a report of visible and hidden damage by VIN.
Other 2024 models
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Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-04.