Concerns arise among owners over corrosion issues despite promises of durability

Tesla Cybertruck owners are expressing dismay after noticing signs of ‘rusting’ on their vehicles shortly after purchase, despite the car’s advertised durability and resistance to corrosion.

Priced at $79,900, the Tesla Cybertruck boasts an ‘ultra-hard stainless-steel exoskeleton’ designed to reduce dents, damage, and long-term corrosion, with repairs promised to be ‘simple and quick’.

However, several owners have reported issues with corrosion, with one user named Will documenting his experience on an online forum. Will received his ‘AWD Cybertruck’ on 1 February and noticed corrosion forming on the metal exterior just 11 days later. He has since made a service appointment with Tesla to address the issue under warranty.

Another owner shared a similar experience, claiming an advisor warned them of potential ‘orange rust marks’ their car may develop. This owner was surprised by the advisor’s warning, as they had not read any information about rust and Cybertrucks prior to their purchase.

In response to these reports, a page from the Tesla Cybertruck’s manual was shared, stating that owners must immediately remove corrosive substances to prevent damage to the exterior. However, some users pointed out that if the vehicle is truly made of stainless steel, it should not rust under normal conditions.