Tesla is recalling substantially all units of the Cybertruck pickup over a defect that could cause a panel to fly off in traffic. Why it matters: The Cybertruck — which has been dogged by quality issues, causing several previous recalls — has been trumpeted by Tesla CEO Elon Musk as a reflection of the company's engineering prowess.

Tesla has paused deliveries of its much-anticipated Cybertruck after several owners reported serious issues with the vehicle's panels coming loose, raising safety concerns. The issue primarily involves the trim pieces along the roofline, which have been detached from the vehicle at high speeds, putting other drivers at risk.