Overview
- Plaintiff Nyree Hinton alleges Tesla's odometer system uses algorithms that overstate mileage, causing warranty expirations to occur sooner than expected.
- Hinton claims his 2020 Model Y exceeded its 50,000-mile warranty limit prematurely, leading to a $10,000 suspension repair bill he believes Tesla should have covered.
- The proposed class-action lawsuit, now in federal court, could impact over one million Tesla drivers in California if certified.
- Tesla denies all material allegations, asserting no wrongdoing in response to the claims outlined in the lawsuit.
- The case builds on prior accusations of Tesla manipulating vehicle data, including a 2023 report that revealed inflated range estimates and customer complaint diversion tactics.