2026 AWD CT w/Poor FM Radio Reception

[EasternSP]

Still getting used to this awesome truck. Another item I'm a bit disappointed in is the FM radio reception.
I had a 2022 Y Model Dual motor before my CT. The reception was fine for the stations I like to listen to around here.
My CT though. The same stations come in very scratchy. I have to use the Bluetooth from my smart phone to hear things better.
Is this typical of the CT or should I have this checked?

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[HappyGuy]

I have noticed that too. FM radio on my Model 3 LR had no issues but on the 2025 AWD CT it's bad. I'm in the Sacramento area.

 

[Limes2]

I haven't noticed any issue with the FM radio and receive HD broadcasts just fine. This might be where I live and I don't use the radio too often but listen to the streaming versions mostly.

 

[CapheDa]

I'm confused. There is a radio in the CT? I know there is a built in app for tuning in FM stations virtually over the Internet but I thought we don't have an actual FM (or AM) radio. We do?

 

[CyberGus]

I'm confused. There is a radio in the CT? I know there is a built in app for tuning in FM stations virtually over the Internet but I thought we don't have an actual FM (or AM) radio. We do?

The FM tuner is part number 1852817-00-E, under the front header trim (driver-side, I believe):

I'm not sure where the antenna is, because the R&R procedure in the Service Manual is "under development".

 

[Patriot]

The reception in the CT is definitely not as good as my model 3 and most other cars here in the Denver area. I assume it is the position of the antenna in the glass and all of the other electronics. I try to use streaming when I can, but I agree, it kinda sucks. It's also disappointing that AM is not even in option in Teslas, but all of the electronics would likely prevent it from working well anyway. First world problems I guess.

 

[EasternSP]

This just might be another after market idea.

 

[HaulingAss]

Still getting used to this awesome truck. Another item I'm a bit disappointed in is the FM radio reception.
I had a 2022 Y Model Dual motor before my CT. The reception was fine for the stations I like to listen to around here.
My CT though. The same stations come in very scratchy. I have to use the Bluetooth from my smart phone to hear things better.
Is this typical of the CT or should I have this checked?

I've had my Cybertruck for nearly two years and now you tell me it has an FM radio? Will the wonders never cease? Not that I would ever want to listen to FM radio, I haven't for over 25 years. Same with AM radio. I remember using AM radio once about a decade ago to try to get some road construction information but it was a very unsatisfactory experience and I just had my wife use the Internet to get the scoop.

 

[HaulingAss]

It's also disappointing that AM is not even in option in Teslas, but all of the electronics would likely prevent it from working well anyway. First world problems I guess.

I don't know, sounds more like a Third World problem to me!

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