Tesla issued a recall (#SB-24-00-012) that affects 1.85 million vehicles. Reportedly, a software issue can lead to the failure to detect an unlatched hood and an increased risk of the hood opening and causing a crash. The recall includes the following vehicles:

• 2021 – 2024 Model 3
• 2021 – 2024 Model S
• 2021 – 2024 Model X
• 2020- 2024 Model Y

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) warned drivers that “an unlatched hood can fully open, obstructing the driver’s view and increasing the risk of a crash.” The NHTSA also stated that complaints regarding “unintended hood opening events” were reported in China on March 25, 2024. Testa posted the recall in mid-July out of caution.

There is a free software update available to affected vehicle owners.

If you have been dealing with a defective software and the hood opening during driving, you should seek legal assistance with the experts here at My Lemon Law Lawyer Group as soon as possible. Our team is fully committed to fighting for the rights of affected consumers and helping them win their lemon law claims.

The Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act and the Tanner Consumer Protection Act work together to offer protections to consumers when their vehicles are defective and cannot be repaired after multiple repair attempts. When we refer to the California lemon law, we refer to these two laws. What does this mean? Under the lemon law, manufacturers have to either replace or repurchase defective vehicles if the defect present in the vehicle cannot be fixed even after multiple repairs attempts. The lemon law can apply to new and certified-used vehicles as well as leased and financed vehicles. For more information about the lemon law, contact the experts here at our law firm as soon as possible.

A successful lemon law claim could result in the consumer getting a replacement vehicle or equal or similar value or a vehicle buyback, which is a full reimbursement for all payments made towards the vehicle, including all taxes, registration fees, etc. Consumers may also have the right to recover a full reimbursement for all out-of-pocket costs associated with the defective vehicle, including rental costs, towing costs, and repair costs, for example. For more information about the remedies available for your lemon law claim, contact the experts here at our law firm at your earliest convenience.

All claims are subject to a statute of limitations or a deadline to sue, which establishes the total length of time that claimants have to file their claims. When claimants fail to file their claims within the allotted timeframe, they can lose their right to sue altogether. Because of this, it is very important that claimants understand the deadlines that apply to their claims.

In California, lemon law claims are normally subject to a four-year deadline. However, this does not mean that claimants will have the full four years to file their claims. This is because all lemon law claims must be filed while the vehicle in question is still under manufacturer warranty, which may be less than four years. For more information about the total length of time that you have to file your claim, contact our legal team at your earliest convenience.

If you are interested in exploring the legal options available to you regarding your defective Tesla auto, please do not hesitate to reach out to the legal team here at My Lemon Law Lawyer Group today. Our lemon law experts have what it takes to handle your Tesla lemon law claim and help you reach the best outcome possible. If you are ready to speak with our lemon law attorneys and learn more about your right to sue, contact us today. Our team is ready to guide you every step of the way.

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