Tesla Lemon Law Information

• Ever since its entry into the car market, Tesla Motors has strived to shape the world of tomorrow with its unique design and futuristic technology. The company’s Model 3 became the best-selling luxury electric vehicle in the US, which quickly established Tesla as one of the leading car makers on the global market. What happens if you were one of the unlucky Tesla owners that have purchased a Tesla that’s littered with quality issues, like faulty electrical or mechanical systems that even the company itself can’t resolve? 

California Tesla Lemon Law Attorney

In order to safeguard consumers and offer legal remedies in the event that a Tesla vehicle is defective, California lemon law for Tesla vehicles is designed to protect California consumers who may have a lemon. If you qualify, this legislation gives you legal choices, including the chance of a Lemon Law Buyback or getting a replacement vehicle.

Besides protecting the consumers in terms of obliging car manufacturers to comply with buybacks or replacing the vehicle, the Lemon Law also requires the manufacturer to pay your lemon law attorney’s fees and costs. With that in mind, there’s really no reason not to invoke this law if you’re driving a Lemon. 

Do you think you might have a Tesla Lemon? We can Help

A car is typically considered a lemon if the manufacturer has been unable to remedy any persistent problems or flaws after a reasonable number of repair attempts, while the lemon vehicle is still under the manufacturer’s warranty.

Every state has its own set of lemon laws, and generally speaking, if Tesla is unable to fix your defective vehicle after a reasonable number of attempts and your car has a significant impairment to its safety, use, or value, then the vehicle is considered a lemon.

In the event that you believe your Tesla is a lemon, you should speak with a qualified lemon law attorney right away. Tesla is accountable for upholding the guarantee it provides you with after purchase.

Common Tesla Problems

New cars, second-hand autos, and even autonomous vehicles are all covered by California’s lemon law, as long as they’re covered under the original manufacturer’s warranty. When it comes to Tesla, the Tesla Model X and Model Y have been reported as having issues. Admittedly, Tesla has issued several voluntary recalls over the years for manufacturing defects. 

However, that doesn’t mean that a new vehicle can’t have issues despite being fresh off the production line. The following is a list of some of the known issues with Tesla cars. Remember, you can still have a lemon on your hands even if the precise problem with your car isn’t listed below

• Autopilot malfunctions
• Steering wheel issues
• Software or computer problems
• Squeaking or rattling sounds
• Falcon door malfunctions
• Sensor issues
• Powertrain defects
• Charging problems
• Faulty airbags
• Touchscreen malfunctions

It’s crucial to bring your Tesla to a Tesla service facility for a thorough diagnostic and repairs if you believe it to be a lemon. Before you can invoke a lemon law claim, there must be a number of reasonable attempts at repairs. If you think you might have a Lemon, call us at 916-672-8443 or contact us here.

How Can I Determine If My Tesla Is a Lemon?

As per California Lemon Law, the manufacturer has had a reasonable number of repair attempts to make the vehicle compliant with its applicable warranty within 48 months, or 50,000 miles on the odometer (whichever comes first): 

• After Tesla has made at least two unsuccessful repair attempts on mechanical or other issues, otherwise covered by the original warranty, that has resulted in a condition that is likely to cause fatal or severe injuries if the vehicle is driven
• After Tesla has made at least four (or more) attempts to repair the same mechanical issue which impairs the vehicle’s use, safety, or value
• After the vehicle has been out of service for the repair of a known issue for more than 30 calendar days

In other words, if any of the above conditions have been met, the vehicle doesn’t comply with its applicable warranty, Tesla hasn’t repaired the vehicle after a reasonable number of attempts, or the vehicle has been out of service for 30 days, consumers are entitled to a replacement or a repurchase of motor vehicle, under the state’s” Lemon Law.” However, in order to invoke a Lemon Law claim, you must also: 

• Notify Tesla in writing, by certified mail, of the problem with the vehicle using the form provided by the company. If you’re not sure how to fill out the form, you can check out our guide here.
• Provide the company with the opportunity to repair the vehicle 

What Kind of Warranty Comes With a Tesla?

Tesla makes awesome cars, but that doesn’t mean that those are flawless or free of defects. Actually, their vehicles are prone to various types of faults different from those that could arise in gas-powered cars simply due to the fact that they’re powered by electricity.

As a result, numerous owners have complained about Tesla’s batteries, charging issues, or having issues with the touchscreen or the computer. For Model S, Model X, Model 3, and Model Y, the company offers a limited warranty that lasts for 48 months (four years), and 50,000 miles, whichever comes first. 

Warranties also apply to used Tesla’s only if the warranty coverage is still active at the time of ownership transfer. The company also specifies that its warranty “covers the repair or replacement necessary to fix defects in the materials or workmanship of any parts made or supplied by the company under normal use” for the duration of the warranty.

How Do Tesla Lemon Law Buybacks Work?

Tesla has a Lemon Law Buyback program, and the company will buy back your car if you can prove your Tesla Lemon Law Claim; for that, you’ll need a skilled and experienced lemon law lawyer. California Lemon Law Expert can help you file a claim. Here are the things you’ll need to show to have an effective Lemon Law case: 

• An original manufacturer’s warranty 
• The company has made more than the previously mentioned repair attempts for the same mechanical issue.
• The vehicle still has mechanical issues that affect its value, use, and safety

The company’s repair service will also grant you a written form with clearly visible dates related to when the vehicle was brought in for repairs and when it was returned to the owner. These can be extremely useful when proving your case.

Contact a Tesla Lemon Law Attorney Today

You can receive your down payment, all of your payments, towing and rental car costs, as well as have all of your legal fees and expenses covered in a statutory repurchase of a lemon car. Representing yourself in such cases only pits you against major manufacturers and puts you at a severe disadvantage. 

If you’re looking for help and legal advice for your Lemon Law Case, contact California Lemon Law Expert — we offer free consultation and are dedicated to consumer protection with both new cars Lemon Law and Used Car Lemon Law. 

The California Lemon Law requires the manufacturer to pay for the consumer’s attorney’s fees on a meritorious claim. We would also like to reiterate that you won’t pay any legal fees. Law Offices of Patrea Bullock use the state and federal Lemon Laws to require the car manufacturers to pay attorney’s fees and costs, allowing all customers to seek justice.