Oh, look! Elon's latest toy has a malfunctioning eyeball. 27K Cybertrucks recalled 'cause tech bros can't reverse blind. Brilliant!

Tesla: Cybertruck Recall Because Turns Out, Not Seeing Behind You Is a Problem

Oh boy, Tesla's done it again. The tech giant with a penchant for sending cars into space just announced it's recalling over 27,000 Cybertrucks because, who would've guessed, delayed rearview camera images can be a teensy bit problematic. Apparently, this can make it harder to see what's behind you, which increases the risk of crashing into stuff. Shocking, I know. But don't worry, a "software update" will supposedly fix it. Because that always works flawlessly, right?

This recall affects a good chunk of Cybertrucks in the U.S., marking the biggest one yet for the electric monstrosity. Remember back in April when Tesla had to fix a loose accelerator pedal pad? And then in June when the windshield wipers and exterior trim were acting up? Good times.

Tesla began delivering these glorified metal origami pieces in November, after a two-year delay due to "production problems" and "battery supply constraints." Because apparently, Elon Musk thinks we all have the patience of a saint. And of course, Tesla has been tight-lipped about the actual production and delivery numbers, because transparency is overrated.

Musk launched the "Blade Runner"-inspired truck to give Tesla's aging lineup a facelift, just as EV demand started to slow down. Talk about timing. Investors are watching every hiccup with this model like hawks, given the colossal resources Tesla's poured into developing it.

So, what's the deal with this recall? The Cybertruck's system in the affected vehicles might not finish its shutdown process before it's commanded to boot up, causing a delay in displaying the rearview image. That means the image might take more than two seconds to show up when you put the vehicle in reverse, or the display might just stay blank for up to eight seconds. Because nothing says "safe driving" like not knowing what's behind you for a solid chunk of your reverse maneuver.

Tesla says they identified the issue early last month, and all Cybertrucks currently in production have received the software fix. Yeah, because software fixes always solve everything perfectly the first time around.

So there you have it, folks. Another day, another recall. Stay classy, Tesla.