Tesla class action overview:
- Who: Plaintiff Ari Schwartz filed a Tesla class action lawsuit.
- Why: Schwartz claims Tesla refused to replace a battery fuse for a second time without charging him, in spite of the electric vehicle maker’s advertised warranty.
- Where: The Tesla battery warranty class action was filed in federal court in California.
A consumer filed a new Tesla class action lawsuit claiming the electric vehicle manufacturer fails to honor its Tesla battery warranty.
Plaintiff Ari Schwartz had a battery fuse replaced free of charge the first time it broke on his 2016 Model S Tesla vehicle. The company told Schwartz it would not replace the fuse a second time without charging him, despite the Tesla battery warranty still being valid for Schwartz’s vehicle.
Tesla’s advertising of its warranty would lead a reasonable consumer to believe that the battery fuse would be covered throughout the warranty period, the lawsuit claims. Schwartz accuses Tesla of false advertising, violation of the Unfair Competition Law and breach of warranty, implied warranty and the Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act.
Tesla battery warranty good for eight years, 150K miles
The Tesla battery warranty is for eight years or 150,000 miles, with limitations such as the loss of battery power over time due to usage, normal wear and tear, failure to make Tesla recommended repairs, accidents or collisions, use of the vehicle as a stationary power source or environmental disasters.
“Defendant omitted from its advertisements and contracts that consumers who experience battery fuse malfunction will not be able to utilize the warranty,” the Tesla class action says. “Plaintiff had no reasonable way of knowing that the battery fuse would not be replaced without a charge to plaintiff, i.e., plaintiff had no reasonable opportunity to find out the defendant would not honor the warranty.”
Tesla recalled more than 2 million vehicles in December 2023 over concerns their autopilot feature can increase the risk of a crash.
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The plaintiff is represented by Todd M. Friedman and Adrian R. Bacon of the Law Offices of Todd M. Friedman PC.
The Tesla class action lawsuit is Schwartz v. Tesla Inc., et al., Case No. 8:24-cv-00750, in the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California.
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6 thoughts onTesla class action claims automaker refuses to honor battery warranty
I have a Model Y that just reached 3 year and I’ve been complaining to Tesla for a year now that my battery range is significantly going down. I recently took a 230 mile trip and had to charge 2 times even though I charge 100% (250 miles). I used to get 300 plus miles when we first got it but the range keeps going down. Tesla customer service claims the battery is perfectly fine based on EPA rating.
I am an owner of a 2023 Model S Tesla and I am very concern about the car’s battery warranty, and other issues as the company is facing many legal problems. I brought the car based on the warranty, and reliability, with the promise/hopes of not having to worry about repairs, maintenance, and other issues. But since purchasing I have seen a decline in the value of the car, the company’s stock, interest, and possible shortage of parts due to tariffs, and political involvment. Please include me in this lawsuit or add as a party based on battery. This sounds like breach of contract on a car that suppose to last 10 years without replacement. If, Tesla is speeding up the mileage that is wrong and they should not be allowed to do this to customers no matter what state the car was purchased in. Texas, California, Georgia, Florida, etc…..
In addition to my earlier post. After this incident where the service center let my battery go to zero for 2 months the next time my car was serviced, they removed the ability to monitor the car remotely with the Tesla App. I have been subscribed with Teslafi so I am able to monitor my Tesla via this 3rd party app and I have the records showing their negligence. These people are sneaky.
My 2013 Tesla was serviced to replace a high voltage contactor and let my battery go to zero for 2 months. When it went to zero I messaged them they mistakenly thought they were replacing my high volt battery instead of HV contactor and told me it didn’t matter because we were replacing the battery. They corrected their mistake but after 2 months at zero charge. After getting my vehicle back the 12v battery shortly died. Then my HV battery pack failed shortly after. How do I get in on this class action lawsuit. I believe they are 100% liable and will not re-imburse me.
Received roadway, June 17, 2024 message saying battery fuse needs replacement. Seems it auto generated right on the 8 year mark. Suspicious. I should not have to pay for this and Tesla redesigned to eliminate the need for batteries on this device
I own a Tesla 3