A Houston-based Cybertruck buyer is refusing delivery of his new vehicle after discovering it had been sitting on a Tesla lot for four months. Reza Soltani placed his order on a Friday and was immediately assigned a Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) and notified that he could pick up the truck that same week. The quick turnaround raised suspicions, especially considering the long wait times for Cybertruck deliveries just a year ago.
Soltani investigated further and found that his Cybertruck was built on January 8th, leading him to believe it had been on the lot since then. He expressed his concerns on the Cybertruck Owners Only Facebook group, stating, “The car was built on January 8th. It’s been sitting out in the Tesla parking lot for 4 months.”
Other Cybertruck owners in the group shared similar experiences. Joe Gallart, another buyer, reported that Tesla initially tried to deliver a January-built Cybertruck to him that was under a recall notice. After waiting two weeks for the recall repair, Gallart inspected the vehicle and found poor alignment and fitment issues, leading him to refuse delivery. He was subsequently matched with a newer vehicle built on April 11.
Reid Tomasko, a fellow owner, advised Soltani to refuse delivery and seek a newer build, suggesting that vehicles built after March might have addressed panel issues. The consensus among group members was that taking delivery of a vehicle that has been sitting on the lot for months is not advisable.
The situation highlights potential issues with Tesla’s delivery practices and vehicle inventory management. As the electric vehicle market continues to evolve, customer concerns like these will be important for manufacturers to address to maintain consumer trust and satisfaction.
