Did you buy a Tesla in Los Angeles, California, that keeps having the same problems no matter how many times you bring it in for service? If Tesla can’t fix a defect covered by your warranty after a reasonable number of repair attempts, California’s lemon law may entitle you to take legal action. My Lemon Firm Los Angeles lemon law lawyer can help you hold Tesla liable and get the outcome you deserve.
Our Los Angeles Tesla lemon law attorneys have years of experience and have already won significant recoveries for our clients to date. If you hire our legal team, we’ll work just as hard for you and won’t hesitate to take your claim to court if necessary.
Contact our law offices today at (310) 742-9162 for a free consultation. We can answer your questions and advise you on your next steps at that time.
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How My Lemon Firm Can Help With Your Tesla Lemon Law Claim in Los Angeles, California
Tesla is known for pushing back aggressively on lemon law claims and almost certainly won’t resolve your case voluntarily without legal pressure. Without an experienced lemon law attorney in your corner, it’s easy to resolve your claim for a lot less than what it’s really worth under the law.
My Lemon Firm has successfully gone up against Tesla before and is confident we can do the same for you by:
- Reviewing your repair history to determine whether your Tesla qualifies as a lemon
- Gathering service records, warranty documents, and correspondence with Tesla
- Filing your claim and handling all legal proceedings on your behalf
- Negotiating directly with Tesla’s legal team on your behalf
- Taking your case to litigation if Tesla refuses to cooperate
Get in touch with our Tesla lemon law lawyers in Los Angeles, CA, today to get started; we’re available 24/7 to take your call.
Meet Attorney Brian Murray
Lead Attorney in Santa Monica, CA
Brian Murray is a Santa Monica based Lemon Law attorney with extensive experience helping California consumers with defective vehicle claims.
He has served as trial counsel for many major Lemon Law firms in California and has won six-figure verdicts in both State and Federal courts.
Brian also spent ten years as Managing Attorney at California Consumer Attorneys, P.C., litigating hundreds of Lemon Law cases and trying dozens of jury trials.
He graduated cum laude from Elon University and later earned his law degree from Pepperdine University School of Law, along with a Master’s Degree in Dispute Resolution.
How Los Angeles, California’s Lemon Law Applies to Tesla Vehicles
California’s lemon law is formally codified within the Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act. It protects buyers and lessees of new vehicles that come with a manufacturer’s warranty. Tesla vehicles are covered just like any other brand sold in the state, despite the company’s direct-sales model and the absence of traditional dealerships.
Under the Act, a vehicle may qualify as a lemon if it has a substantial defect covered by the manufacturer’s warranty that significantly impairs its use, value, or safety, and the manufacturer has been unable to fix the issue after a reasonable number of repair attempts. California courts generally consider the following as evidence that a vehicle qualifies:
- Two or more repair attempts for the same safety-related defect
- Four or more repair attempts for the same non-safety defect
- The vehicle has been out of service for a cumulative total of 30 or more days due to warranty repairs
Both purchased and leased Teslas are covered. The law also applies regardless of whether you bought your vehicle directly from Tesla or through a private resale, as long as the manufacturer’s warranty was still in effect.
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Common Tesla Defects That May Qualify Under the Lemon Law
Tesla vehicles are packed with advanced technology, but that complexity also creates more opportunities for things to go wrong. Some of the most frequently reported defects among Tesla owners in Los Angeles include:
- Phantom braking while using Autopilot and/or Full Self-Driving
- Battery range falling well short of advertised estimates
- Touchscreen issues
- Drive-unit failures requiring full replacement
- Suspension problems and premature component wear
- Charging system malfunctions
- Excessive wind noise and water leaks around doors and windows
- Paint quality defects and significant body panel gaps
- 12V auxiliary battery drain causing the vehicle not to start
If any of these issues keep coming back after multiple service visits, your Tesla may meet the legal definition of a lemon. Our attorneys can review your repair records and let you know where you stand.
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What Kinds of Compensation Can I Get for a Lemon Tesla in Los Angeles, California?
If your Tesla qualifies under the Song-Beverly Act, you may be entitled to one of several remedies. The two primary options are:
- A full refund of the purchase or lease price, including your down payment, monthly payments, taxes, registration, and other fees. The manufacturer is permitted to deduct a mileage offset based on how many miles were on the vehicle before the first repair attempt for the defect.
- A replacement vehicle of comparable value provided at Tesla’s expense.
In many cases, a negotiated cash settlement may also be an option. This allows you to keep the vehicle and receive a lump sum payment to compensate for the diminished value and the problems you’ve dealt with. You may also be entitled to reimbursement for incidental costs related to the defect, such as towing fees and other out-of-pocket charges that resulted from the vehicle being out of service.
How Much Does It Cost To Hire a Tesla Lemon Law Attorney in Los Angeles, CA?
This is one of the best parts of California’s lemon law for consumers. Per Cal. Civ. Code § 1794(d), the manufacturer is required to pay your attorney’s fees and costs if you prevail in your claim. My Lemon Firm also handles these cases on a contingency fee basis.
Taken together, this framework means that you can potentially win your claim without paying a cent up front or out of pocket. This structure was written into the law specifically to make sure consumers aren’t discouraged from pursuing valid claims against well-funded automakers.
Contact Our Los Angeles Tesla Lemon Law Lawyers To Schedule a Free Consultation
If your Tesla has been in and out of the service center without a lasting fix in Los Angeles, CA, you don’t have to keep dealing with it. California’s lemon law was designed to protect consumers in exactly this situation, and My Lemon Firm has the experience to make sure those protections actually work for you.
Our Los Angeles Tesla lemon law lawyers can evaluate the facts of your case and help you determine your legal options at no cost. Contact us today at (310) 742-9162 to schedule your free consultation.