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A Cybertruck owner, who goes by the username Liberty on the Cybertruck Owners Club forum, reports he’s experiencing a frustrating off-gassing and fogging issue with his truck.
He mentions that the gases released from the Cybertruck’s interior materials build up on the truck’s glass surfaces, reducing his visibility.
Liberty says the off-gassing and fogging are so severe that he has to clean the inside of his windshield with Sprayway ammonia-free glass cleaner before every drive.
Although this isn’t ideal, Liberty believes his situation isn’t unique and suggests the off-gassing and fogging problem is common.
He bases this belief on the fact that this is his second Cybertruck, and he’s dealt with the same fogging issue for over a year with his previous Cybertruck.
Liberty notes that, although it’s annoying, he can at least manage by cleaning the fog off the windshield every day. However, he says he hasn’t found a solution for the fog covering the Cybertruck’s front-facing camera.
The camera is housed in a special casing that requires disassembly for cleaning, and Liberty explains that the fog buildup is affecting his FSD functionality.
The frustrated Cybertruck owner shared his story on the Cybertruck Owners Club forum.
He writes…
“Windshield fogging and off-gassing
I am now on my second Cybertruck (which I’m grateful for), and I’m experiencing the same annoying interior windshield fog that I had in my previous truck.
I have to clean the interior with Sprayway ammonia-free glass cleaner every day to keep it clear.
This is frustrating enough, but I also realize that the fogging and off-gassing affect the view of the forward-facing camera on the windshield. Clearly, this harms FSD performance.
The picture I shared shows what the area around the camera looks like compared to the rest of the windshield, which I can clean more easily myself.
Since this issue keeps happening on my second truck, I believe it’s likely a common problem with Cybertrucks. I’ve found other mentions of similar problems in this forum, but no definitive solution has been provided.
Does anyone have the definitive fix for the windshield fogging problem?
Also, is it easy to clean the inside of the windshield-mounted camera housing?”
Below his post, Liberty included a picture of his Cybertruck windshield.
As you can see, the Cybertruck’s windshield, especially the area over the cameras, is covered in a thick whitish/silvery fog.
This is definitely not ideal, and looking at the comments, fellow Cybertruck owners shared they are also dealing with the same off-gassing and fogging issue and offered some tips on how to fix the problem.
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A fellow Cybertruck owner, Chris from the Bay Area, California, says…
“A year and 3 months since I bought my Cybertruck, I’m still dealing with this issue. I plan to have Tesla clean the camera area next time the truck goes in for service because it has been blurring up my Sentry videos.”
Another Cybertruck owner from Wyoming writes…
“The volatile organic compounds need to finish off-gassing. This process can be sped up by leaving the truck in the heat with the windows cracked open and using fans to circulate the air.
Ceramic coating interior surfaces or other sealants can also help.
With such a large dash and the materials Tesla uses, you’ll likely experience this issue for a while if you live in a humid area and the temperature is below 90 degrees.
In my opinion, nothing can fully prevent the camera housing from fogging up.
During manufacturing, Tesla seals it up too well, trapping the gases inside. A new part simply needs to be designed for this—either with a vent for the gases, easier cleaning, or some kind of sealant.”
In response, Liberty states that he lives in Florida and has parked his truck outside for more than a year. However, the heat did not accelerate the off-gassing process, and he dealt with the issue throughout the entire year he owned the truck.
Liberty writes…
“I live in Florida, and the truck’s cabin is very often 100°F. My previous Cybertruck was parked outside for over a year with the same off-gassing issue the entire time.
I don’t doubt you’re right, but surely, there’s a way to speed up the process. If not, could something be done to the windshield to prevent it from collecting that gas? A coating, maybe?”
In response, the Wyoming Cybertruck owner states that both heat and low humidity are necessary to speed up off-gassing.
He continues…
“The key isn’t the cabin temperature… You need very hot, dry air—like over 90°F with a humidity level of 5%. That speeds up off-gassing and helps it escape more quickly.
A humid area like Florida will keep off-gassing going for a long time. You need to keep the windows open to let it bake and dry out.
Beyond that, sealing surfaces is the only way to make it go away faster—and that’s more about containing than preventing.
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Image: Screenshot from Cybertruck Owners Club. Reposted under fair use copyright law.
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