Cybertruck owners shocked as stainless steel bodies are reportedly developing rust spots within a year of purchase
Published on Feb 13, 2026 at 10:22 PM (UTC+4)
by Grace Donohoe
Last updated on Feb 13, 2026 at 3:26 PM (UTC+4)
Edited by
Mason Jones
A content creator claims some Tesla Cybertruck owners are spotting rust on the vehicle’s famous exoskeleton — but the cause may be closer to home than they think.
The Cybertruck is one of the most unique EVs on the market thanks to its stainless steel exterior.
Tesla itself has explained all about the shell and the elements that make it almost indestructible.
But, it turns out that there’s a simple solution that can remedy the pesky orange substance.
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The Cybertruck exoskeleton: what you need to know
The EV pickup has impact-absorbing castings which Tesla claims enables it to be the safest truck on the road.
The Cybertruck also features Armor Glass that makes the cabin ‘as quiet as outerspace’ and can resist huge impact.
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Why rust might be forming
Stainless steel can still fall victim to rust forming on its surface, although the material is highly resistant to corrosion thanks to the ‘self-healing chromium oxide layer’.
Rust can be caused by environmental factors or even salt.
According to creator Molesrcool, some Cybertruck owners’ rust issues could even be down them putting magnets on the exterior.
The HFS aka Hard Freaking Stainless [Steel] is corrosion and rust resistant, and requires no additional protection on the surface.
While some owners have reported discoloration, Tesla explains that the stainless steel can ‘experience light superficial corrosion through pitting, which can lead to staining’.
Even if this does occur on a Cybertruck, Tesla explained that in most cases, rust appearing is not actually the corrosion of the stainless steel, but instead is metallic debris corroding on the surface.
If rust does appear though Tesla says it can ‘easily be cleaned and will not impact structural integrity’.
For those who live in humid areas or tackle salted roads in the winter, corrosion could be a concern, but fear not as it sounds like it can easily be rectified.
SB Media has contacted Tesla for comment.
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Beginning her career as a lifestyle reporter and social-media manager, Grace joined Supercar Blondie in February 2025. Since coming on board, she has thrown herself into the busy daily writing schedule. Her editorial sweet spots include writing about luxury properties and the quirky features inside them that the one percent are investing in, as well as groundbreaking advancements in space exploration.
