Overview

• A class-action lawsuit was filed on April 17, 2025, in California, accusing Tesla of configuring odometers to overstate mileage on its electric vehicles.
• Plaintiffs allege the inflated mileage led to early warranty expirations, forcing consumers to pay for repairs or purchase extended warranties.
• The suit seeks compensatory and punitive damages, potentially impacting more than one million Tesla vehicles in California.
• One plaintiff reported her Tesla Model Y’s odometer showed at least 15% extra mileage, resulting in a $10,000 repair bill after her warranty expired prematurely.
• Tesla, headquartered in Austin, Texas, has denied all allegations and is preparing its legal defense as the case enters the pretrial phase.