Tesla Cybertruck’s Latest Incident Uncovers a Concerning Vulnerability

Cybertruck’s latest mishap reveals a flaw Tesla owners didn’t see coming.

Sophia

• Published in Interesting
• September 1, 2024

A recent incident involving a Tesla Cybertruck in Atlanta, Georgia, has raised serious concerns among owners and potential buyers alike. The vehicle, known for its futuristic design and rugged durability, was the target of a burglar who easily bypassed its security features.

The break-in, shared by the vehicle's owner, Anuj Thakker, has highlighted a significant flaw in the Cybertruck’s supposedly shatter-resistant glass, leaving many questioning the reliability of Tesla’s promises.

Thakker, who discovered the break-in a few days ago, took to Facebook to share his unsettling experience. According to his post, the burglar managed to break into the Cybertruck without triggering any alarms or notifications.

Thakker wrote, “No Alarm, No Notifications to my phone... literally nothing happened just found it like this...” This revelation is particularly alarming, as the Cybertruck is marketed with advanced security features that are supposed to protect against such incidents.

The break-in was captured on the Cybertruck’s camera, showing a hooded individual exiting a red sedan parked next to the vehicle. The burglar first inspected the Cybertruck before retrieving a tool from the car. With the tool in hand, the thief successfully popped open the driver-side window, causing the glass to shatter.

However, the window remained mostly intact due to its laminated layers, a design intended to prevent the glass from completely breaking. The burglar then peeled the window down and reached inside to grab an unattended backpack before quickly fleeing the scene.

This incident is a rude awakening for Cybertruck owners who believed in the vehicle's robust security features, including the shatter-resistant armor glass.

Tesla has heavily promoted the Cybertruck as a virtually indestructible vehicle, capable of withstanding significant impacts. However, Thakker’s experience reveals a glaring vulnerability that should alarm any current or prospective owner.

The vulnerability in the Cybertruck’s glass is not entirely unexpected to those who have closely followed the vehicle’s development.

During the high-profile unveiling of the Cybertruck in 2019, Tesla CEO Elon Musk attempted to demonstrate the strength of the vehicle’s windows by having a designer throw a metal ball at the glass. To everyone’s surprise, the glass shattered onstage, an incident that Musk later downplayed but which foreshadowed potential issues with the vehicle's durability.

Since its release, the Cybertruck has faced a series of challenges, including several recalls. These recalls have addressed issues with the wiper motor, accelerator pedal, trunk, and trim pieces, indicating ongoing quality control problems.

The recent break-in incident only adds to the growing list of concerns, as it demonstrates that even the Cybertruck’s highly touted armor glass may not offer the level of protection Tesla has claimed.

Further complicating matters are other reports of the Cybertruck’s glass windows shattering under various circumstances.

In one case, a Tesla fan accidentally broke the windshield by walking on the Cybertruck, demonstrating that the glass is more fragile than expected. There have also been incidents of the glass shattering due to hail or owner mishandling, further casting doubt on the durability of the vehicle’s windows.

For Thakker and other Cybertruck owners, this incident serves as a stark reminder that even the most advanced vehicles can have critical flaws. While the Cybertruck’s design is undeniably innovative, its security features, particularly the shatter-resistant glass, may not provide the protection that was initially promised.

As Tesla continues to refine and improve its vehicles, it remains to be seen whether these vulnerabilities will be addressed in future iterations of the Cybertruck. Until then, owners may need to be more vigilant and consider additional security measures to protect their vehicles from potential break-ins.

Sophia