Cybertruck can now warn when Vehicle Load Rating is exceeded (helpful towing feature)

[ModelAZ]

From https://www.notateslaapp.com/news/2...-you-when-youre-overloaded-with-update-202526

Tesla Cybertruck Can Now Warn You When You’re Overloaded (With Update 2025.26)

August 5, 2025

In the latest software update, 2025.26, Tesla has added another new, undocumented feature that helps to improve the Cybertruck’s utility. When towing heavy objects, you need to be sure you balance the trailer and stay within the weight limits of the vehicle. Now, your Cybertruck can detect and warn you if the vehicle’s load rating is being exceeded.

Smart Warning System

This new utility feature goes beyond just having a simple weight sensor. When the Cybertruck detects an overloaded rear axle, it provides a specific and actionable warning to the driver.

Rear axle load exceeds recommended limit.

Remove cargo or rebalance trailer to prevent damage

Tesla is providing two suggestions: either remove weight to help reduce the trailer tongue weight, or move the weight elsewhere on the trailer, which would also remove weight off the tongue. Of course, using a weight-distributing hitch would also have a positive impact on the weight and the balance of tow forces, so make sure you always tow safely.

How Does It Work?

As this feature was undocumented in the release notes, we’re not quite sure exactly how it works just yet. However, there are two likely methods, both of which leverage the Cybertruck’s existing hardware.

The first, and most likely, is through air suspension data. By measuring the pressure and effort required to keep the vehicle level (something ordinary trucks without OEM air suspension cannot do), the Cybertruck can infer the load being placed on the rear axle.

The second is through motor feedback from the rear motors. Measuring torque and strain can be used to help calculate weight.

Tesla probably uses a mixture of both of these methods to determine whether or not the rear axle is being overloaded, and then displays the warning on screen. Regardless of the exact process, this is a prime example of how Tesla uses their sensor-laden vehicles and over-the-air updates to make their vehicles better over time. This feature didn’t need a new model year or additional sensors - instead, it just uses some engineering smarts to keep owners safe. Although Tesla should really give itself some credit here, and include it in the release notes.

Definitely a practical addition, and we hope to see more of these types of changes, clearly driven by user input and experience, arrive in Tesla’s software updates in the future.

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[Baldyloxx]

Bravo!!

 

[REM]

I was wondering when this would be added as a feature. We have just scratched the surface of what is going to be possible with this truck. So much amazing tech on hand!

 

[CTofLosGatos]

I was wondering when this would be added as a feature. We have just scratched the surface of what is going to be possible with this truck. So much amazing tech on hand!

Exactly. What often gets overlooked is that CT is a platform—not a finished product. With its computing power, chipset, sensors, cameras, and hardware, it has the potential to support incredible capabilities. Unfortunately, journalists and YouTubers rarely highlight this distinction.

 

[REM]

Exactly. What often gets overlooked is that CT is a platform—not a finished product. With its computing power, chipset, sensors, cameras, and hardware, it has the potential to support incredible capabilities. Unfortunately, journalists and YouTubers rarely highlight this distinction.

It's because they are too simple to understand it lmao

 

[CyberGus]

What about passenger load? "Excessive weight detected in driver's seat, the nearest gym has been programmed into the nav for your convenience"

 

[Beetlebug62]

What about passenger load? "Excessive weight detected in driver's seat, the nearest gym has been programmed into the nav for your convenience"

There was that youtube video or TikTok where the guy asked his Tesla to take him somewhere he's never been before. He and his partner were thinking about somewhere to eat. The Tesla had other plans. YT

 

[BeFamousVideo]

From https://www.notateslaapp.com/news/2...-you-when-youre-overloaded-with-update-202526

Tesla Cybertruck Can Now Warn You When You’re Overloaded (With Update 2025.26)

August 5, 2025

In the latest software update, 2025.26, Tesla has added another new, undocumented feature that helps to improve the Cybertruck’s utility. When towing heavy objects, you need to be sure you balance the trailer and stay within the weight limits of the vehicle. Now, your Cybertruck can detect and warn you if the vehicle’s load rating is being exceeded.

Smart Warning System

This new utility feature goes beyond just having a simple weight sensor. When the Cybertruck detects an overloaded rear axle, it provides a specific and actionable warning to the driver.

Rear axle load exceeds recommended limit.

Remove cargo or rebalance trailer to prevent damage

Tesla is providing two suggestions: either remove weight to help reduce the trailer tongue weight, or move the weight elsewhere on the trailer, which would also remove weight off the tongue. Of course, using a weight-distributing hitch would also have a positive impact on the weight and the balance of tow forces, so make sure you always tow safely.

How Does It Work?

As this feature was undocumented in the release notes, we’re not quite sure exactly how it works just yet. However, there are two likely methods, both of which leverage the Cybertruck’s existing hardware.

The first, and most likely, is through air suspension data. By measuring the pressure and effort required to keep the vehicle level (something ordinary trucks without OEM air suspension cannot do), the Cybertruck can infer the load being placed on the rear axle.

The second is through motor feedback from the rear motors. Measuring torque and strain can be used to help calculate weight.

Tesla probably uses a mixture of both of these methods to determine whether or not the rear axle is being overloaded, and then displays the warning on screen. Regardless of the exact process, this is a prime example of how Tesla uses their sensor-laden vehicles and over-the-air updates to make their vehicles better over time. This feature didn’t need a new model year or additional sensors - instead, it just uses some engineering smarts to keep owners safe. Although Tesla should really give itself some credit here, and include it in the release notes.

Definitely a practical addition, and we hope to see more of these types of changes, clearly driven by user input and experience, arrive in Tesla’s software updates in the future.

Can a Ford, GM or Rivian do that?
Terrific feature.

 

[Leifmb]

What about passenger load? "Excessive weight detected in driver's seat, the nearest gym has been programmed into the nav for your convenience"

 

[SCTesla]

Can a Ford, GM or Rivian do that?
Terrific feature.

The F150L towing interface is really good. It shows you payload weight, range impact, etc. It also has automatic trailer backing.

Edit: Grok says all of them can do this.

 

[BeFamousVideo]

The F150L towing interface is really good. It shows you payload weight, range impact, etc. It also has automatic trailer backing.

Edit: Grok says all of them can do this.

Thanks. I haven't used this feature of the truck and so not sure if this is result of OTA update. Great feature for work trucks. My old trucks sure didn't do this.

 

[scottyah]

LOL I was thinking my second yard of sand (a week later) was just wet because I didn't get this warning the first time. This explains it!

Note: You can still drive just fine with this warning. It also says it will recalculate "next drive" but it doesn't seem to do any refresh when you park (and get out and push sand closer to the front at an attempt to better distribute the weight).

 

[Cyberskunk]

It's probably entirely based on how much air pressure it takes to acheive a ride height.

Pneumatic scales are pretty common and accurate.

Even common in trucking,

https://www.air-weigh.com/quickweig...® is a highly,ensure accurate and legal loads.

 

[PungoteagueDave]

Can a Ford, GM or Rivian do that?
Terrific feature.

Yes, many Ford trucks not only have this feature, they tell you the load. Had it on my last two PowerBoost King Ranch F-150s

 

[65SoYoLO]

I tow an 8000lb trailer and I am getting that message. That should not be happening. Had anyone checked the accuracy?

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