Houston Tesla Cybertruck Owner Suspects Pre-Delivery Vandalism and Poor Repairs
A Tesla Cybertruck owner in Houston, Texas, has raised concerns online, claiming his recently delivered vehicle may have been vandalized and poorly repaired before reaching him. Posting under the username “Zetnom773,” the customer shared images and videos on a public forum that allegedly reveal signs of previous damage and substandard repair work on the futuristic electric truck.
Multiple Flaws, Poorly Resolved
According to discussions on the Cybertruck Owners Club forum, user Zetnom773 reported several cosmetic defects on his leased Cybertruck shortly after delivery. Among the issues were red paint residue on the window seals and door edges, scratches on the tailgate, and another red paint mark above the front bumper. The owner noted that he “noticed it later in the day after leaving [the showroom].” Concerned about potential end-of-lease liability, he has been carefully documenting the damage.
In addition to the suspected signs of vandalism, the owner also pointed out noticeable panel misalignment—an issue that has been frequently reported by early Cybertruck buyers. While Zetnom773 intends to apply a vehicle wrap to mask the paint flaws and surface scratches, he acknowledged that such a solution won’t fix the more serious concern of uneven panel gaps. Since he took delivery on a Sunday when the service center was closed, he filed a service request with Tesla right away to address the misalignment issues.
Community Reacts to Delivery Concerns
Members of the Cybertruck Owners Club were quick to weigh in on Zetnom773’s experience, offering a mix of support, advice, and speculation. Several users agreed that the visible paint remnants and imperfections strongly suggested the truck may have been vandalized before delivery, citing what they called “sloppy red paint removal” as evidence. Many emphasized the importance of meticulously inspecting any new vehicle prior to signing off, with one member warning, “Once you accept delivery, you are contractually stuck.”
Several forum users urged Zetnom773 to push Tesla to resolve both the cosmetic and structural problems free of charge, especially given how recently he took delivery of the vehicle. For his part, the owner described the situation as a “bittersweet delivery,” expressing disappointment that Tesla would hand over a vehicle with what he called “so much cosmetic issues.”
This individual owner’s experience comes at a time when Tesla vehicles have increasingly been reported as targets of vandalism, with some media outlets connecting these incidents to public backlash against CEO Elon Musk’s political comments and actions. Although the exact cause of the alleged damage to this Cybertruck remains unverified, the case fuels ongoing conversations about Tesla’s quality control and the overall customer service experience.
