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Tesla Faces Federal Class-Action Lawsuit Over Alleged Odometer Manipulation

The lawsuit claims Tesla inflated odometer readings to void warranties prematurely, with potential damages sought for over one million California drivers.

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.