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Is Your Tesla A Lemon?

California's Lemon Law could get you $5,000 to over $100,000.

Find out if you qualify — takes less than 30 seconds.

  • Tesla can't hide behind OTA "fixes" — California law protects you anyway
  • You keep 100% of your settlement — Tesla pays our fees separately
  • Most cases resolve in 3–6 months, not years
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What's wrong with your Tesla?

Pick the issue closest to what you're dealing with.

How many times has it been in for repairs?

California's lemon law triggers after just 2+ repair attempts on a safety issue.

How did you get the car?

All California purchase types are covered under Song-Beverly.

Which Tesla is it?

Every Tesla model is covered under California lemon law.

Where should we send your free estimate?

A lemon law specialist will call you in five minutes · No fee unless we win.

You Likely Qualify.

An EV lemon attorney will text your refund estimate in the next few minutes.

Typical EV recovery range $18,000 – $150,000+
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100% confidential · No obligation · California Song-Beverly
$30M+
Total Recovered
3,000+
Cases Won
99%
Success Rate
$0
Out of Pocket

Meet Your Legal Team.

Experienced attorneys fighting for your rights against manufacturers.

Jacob Shayesteh, Esq.

Jacob Shayesteh, Esq.

Founder & Managing Attorney

Proven track record delivering fast settlements and maximum case values for clients across California.

Kamau Edwards, Esq.

Kamau Edwards, Esq.

Of Counsel

Veteran trial lawyer with nearly 20 years of courtroom experience and over 30 civil cases tried to verdict.

Armig Khodanian, Esq.

Armig Khodanian, Esq.

Of Counsel

Dedicated consumer protection attorney with extensive experience in lemon law litigation and client advocacy.

Common Tesla Defects

Known Tesla Problems We've Beaten.

Every Tesla has its quirks — but when quirks become warranty repairs that never get fixed, California's lemon law absolutely covers it. If any of these match your car, you likely qualify.

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Battery & Range Loss

Degraded battery range, failed battery packs, charging issues, BMS faults, or inability to hit advertised EPA range. Covers Model S, 3, X, Y, and Cybertruck.

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Autopilot, FSD & Phantom Braking

Sudden unexpected braking, Autopilot disengagements, FSD failures, lane-keep errors. Serious safety defects Tesla tries to patch with OTA updates — we prove they never fixed it.

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Drive Unit & Electrical

Drive unit failures, motor replacements, 12V battery faults, HV contactor issues, infotainment freezes, MCU replacements, door handle and window regulator failures.

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Rattles, Squeaks & Wind Noise

Dashboard creaks, headliner rattles, frunk and trunk squeaks, A-pillar wind noise, door seal whistle. Tesla service centers shrug — we show it's a repeat warranty defect.

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Panel Gaps & Paint Defects

Uneven panel alignment, trunk misalignment, paint peeling, orange peel, clearcoat failure, chrome delta pitting. Documented cosmetic and build-quality defects from day one.

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Suspension & Steering

Control-arm failures, upper link separation, fore-link recalls, steering rack play, yoke replacements, humming or clunking over bumps. Repeat repairs = lemon.

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Heat Pump & HVAC

Heat pump failures in cold weather, Octovalve stuck-open, weak AC, defroster problems, cabin fan faults. A well-known Tesla defect we've won on repeatedly.

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Doors, Trunks & Frunks

Model X falcon-wing door faults, auto-present handles stuck, trunk won't latch, frunk pop failures, window regulator failures. Tesla-specific defects we know how to document.

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MCU, Screen & Software

Main screen freezes, black screens, eMMC failures, Autopilot camera errors, backup camera glitches, software bricks. OTA "fixes" that don't actually fix anything.

Why Americas Lemon Lawyer?

We Speak EV. Tesla Hates That.

OTA updates, battery degradation, software "fixes" — EV manufacturers have created new ways to dodge the warranty. We know every trick in the book.

EV-Specific Experience

Tesla Model S/3/X/Y and Cybertruck, Rivian R1T/R1S, Lucid Air, Polestar, Mach-E, F-150 Lightning, Ioniq 5/6 — we handle every EV on the California road.

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$30M+ Recovered

Proven track record across 3,000+ California cases. 99% success rate. When Tesla sees our name, they know the manufacturer playbook won't work.

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OTA-Proof Cases

Tesla loves to "fix" defects with software updates. We document every recurrence and prove the underlying defect never went away.

Your Compensation

Three Ways We Get You Paid.

Every lemon law case is different. We fight for whichever option puts the most money in your pocket — and you get to choose.

Option 1

Full Refund

Buyback under Song-Beverly

  • Full down payment returned
  • All monthly payments back
  • Registration & taxes covered
  • Loan paid off directly
  • Minus small usage offset
Option 3

Replacement

Trade up to a new vehicle

  • Same make and model
  • Equivalent or better options
  • New manufacturer warranty
  • No out-of-pocket cost
  • Smooth dealer handoff

Tesla & EV Recoveries Are The Highest.

EV price points are high, which means EV lemon payouts are high too. Our Model S, Model X, and Cybertruck settlements regularly clear $60K–$150K. Your EV case could be next.

Recent EV Recovery

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Electric luxury defect case · California Song-Beverly. EV cases pay bigger — find out what yours is worth.
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Client Story

Real Clients. Real Results.

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Working with Jacob was a huge relief. After calling several other firms about my lemon law case, I knew right away this was the right one. He spent hours on the phone walking me through everything — and got me way more than the manufacturer offered.
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Isaac Abginesaz, Esq. Verified Google Review · Recovered full buyback
FAQ

Questions, Answered.

Does California lemon law cover EVs?

Absolutely. The Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act applies to every new vehicle sold in California, including Teslas, Rivians, Lucids, Polestars, and all other electric vehicles. Battery, software, and drivetrain defects are all covered.

What about Tesla OTA "fixes"?

Tesla can push over-the-air updates all day long, but if the underlying defect keeps coming back, you still have a case. We document each recurrence and prove the OTA didn't actually solve it.

How much can I recover?

Your down payment, all monthly payments, registration and fees, out-of-pocket repairs, and loan interest. In some cases, you can also recover a civil penalty of up to 2× your damages if the manufacturer acted willfully.

How long does a case take?

Most cases resolve in 3–6 months. The majority settle well before trial — manufacturers know California juries don't mess around.

Do you work in my area?

Every county in California — LA, Orange, San Diego, Riverside, San Bernardino, Ventura, San Francisco, Alameda, Santa Clara, Sacramento, Fresno, and everywhere else. Most of the case is handled remotely.

California Service Areas

Every Corner Of The Golden State.

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Make Tesla Pay For The Defect.

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