Since introducing Tesla’s futuristic, angular designed Cybertruck back in 2019, CEO Elon Musk has at times described the 6,603 pound stainless steel behemoth as “badass” “literally bulletproof” and possibly “the best product ever.” But growing complaints from actual Cybertruck owners online say the rugged, all-electric, end-times enduring vehicle may have an unexpected problem: water.
Cybertruck owners writing in online forums since the truck’s official launch in December have reported noticing small orange dots popping up on the surface of their trucks which they say appear to resemble rust. These customers cited a Cybertruck user manual which advises owners to meticulously maintain the vehicles in order to avoid corrosion and other surface damage. That expectation of scrupulous care seems to contradict Tesla’s own marketing characterizing the Cybertruck as a tough, off-roading hulk meant to rival heavy-story truck models offered by veteran carmakers like Ford and Toyota.
Cybertruck owners are reporting odd, orange splotches that look like rust
Heated discussion over the alleged rusting broke out in an online forum called the Cybertruck Owners Club. One commenter going by the name Raxar claims he drove his vehicle through heavy rain in Dublin, Ireland after picking it up and quickly noticed several small orange specks and water spots on the exterior of the vehicle. Raxar says a Tesla representative told him the Cybertruck can “develop orange rust marks” following exposure to rain. The commenter posted several photos purporting to show the odd orange splotches.
Another driver writing on the forum claims he also noticed similar orange specs appearing on the exterior of his car after driving it through heavy Los Angeles rain. When he took it into a Tesla facility for inspection he claims he was told a representative “documented the corrosion” and told him they would call next month to perform a service. The…
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