Tesla Cybertruck B-Pillar Camera Recording Coming Soon to Sentry Mode

When Tesla rolled out the much-anticipated B-pillar camera recording for Sentry Mode and Dashcam in the Spring Update, owners of the Cybertruck - Tesla’s halo vehicle, filled to the brim with unique technology - were left scratching their heads.

The feature, which requires AI4, lets the vehicle record from two additional cameras when Sentry Mode is activated. It increases the number of cameras recorded from four, up to six, leaving out only one of the front-facing cameras, the front bumper camera, and the cabin camera.

When the feature was launched on other Tesla models, the Cybertruck was conspicuously left out. The omission was particularly puzzling given that the Cybertruck already featured a more efficient version of Sentry Mode, making the exclusion seem like a strange oversight.

Now, months later, we finally have an official explanation and some good news, directly from the Cybertruck Program Manager, Siddhant Awasthi.

The Official Explanation

In his comment on X, Siddhant acknowledged the delay and clarified that it wasn’t a hardware limitation but required more effort from its engineers. Although Siddhant didn’t go into detail, he said the work done for the other models wasn’t compatible with the Cybertruck, and it couldn’t just be carried over, requiring a little more effort from Tesla’s engineers.

In simple terms, the Cybertruck’s underlying software and hardware architecture are unique. While the newer platform enables advanced features like the more efficient Sentry Mode, it also means that existing features from the Model S, 3, X, and Y won’t just work out of the box.

The Good News

The wait for this requested feature is finally almost over. Siddhant confirmed that the necessary engineering work is finally complete, and the feature is now in its final stages before release, likely meaning that it’s being tested by employees. Interestingly, we’re almost due for Tesla’s next update, which will likely be version 2025.30 or 2025.32, and this may very well be one of the features included.

It will come soon! Cybertruck was not 100% carryover in execution like SX3Y so it required work. Team has finished work on this and just need to make sure it’s validated and runs reliably (which it should for its feature)

App Support

While all AI4 models will soon support B-pillar camera recording, the Tesla app still only allows you to view video from the previously available cameras. That means that if you want to see recordings from the B-pillar cameras, you’ll have to go in the vehicle for now.

There doesn’t appear to be a technical reason why the app doesn’t support the new views, so we’re expecting these to be added soon.

High Demand

The demand for this feature has been particularly high among Cybertruck owners. The Cybertruck’s high visibility and unique design make it a frequent target for both positive and negative attention. The discrepancy for this particular feature was what took many owners by surprise, especially in the wake of major Tesla vandalism incidents.

The B-pillar cameras are essential for this task, as they provide a crucial viewing angle of the vehicle’s front sides, covering a blind spot that the front, rear, and repeater cameras can’t see as clearly. Whether trying to capture door dings or vandalism, these cameras are needed for proper 360-degree views.

The official confirmation is good news and helps to alleviate ongoing concerns that the Cybertruck’s software had been effectively put on hold. We’re hoping this arrives with Tesla’s next major update, which we expect to happen in the next 2-4 weeks.