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Tesla Model 3 Long Range Lemon Law Attorney
Repeated problems with your Tesla Model 3 Long Range? See whether California lemon law may provide a buyback or refund, replacement vehicle, or cash settlement.
Tell us about your Model 3 Long Range's repair history. We'll review whether a buyback, replacement, or cash settlement may be available.
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A quick eligibility check
Your Model 3 Long Range may qualify if…
These are common indicators under California's Song-Beverly Act. An attorney reviews the full repair and warranty history before determining whether the firm can take a case.
You bought or leased the vehicle in California.
The problem arose while a manufacturer warranty covered the vehicle.
The dealer has had repeated repair opportunities, or the vehicle has spent significant time in the shop.
The defect continues and substantially affects the vehicle's use, value, or safety.
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What happens next
Three straightforward steps
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Share your repair history
Tell us about the defect, dealer visits, warranty, and time your Model 3 Long Range spent in the shop.
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An attorney reviews it
A licensed California attorney reviews the submitted information within 24 hours. The review is free and carries no obligation.
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We explain your options
If the firm accepts the case, our attorneys handle manufacturer communications and pursue the remedy supported by the facts.
Why Tesla Model 3 Long Range Owners Choose Lion Lemon
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Under California Civil Code §1794(d), the manufacturer pays our attorney fees when we win — not you.
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We only practice California lemon law. Every attorney on our team works on Song-Beverly Act cases daily.
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We draft your demand letter, negotiate with Tesla, and handle the filing — you focus on driving.
Why a warranty isn't enough
Your warranty vs. the lemon law
A warranty is a promise to attempt repairs. The lemon law is what protects you when those repairs never stick.
The manufacturer's warranty
- The manufacturer decides which repairs to attempt.
- It only obligates them to keep trying — not to actually fix the problem.
- When the warranty ends, the manufacturer's repair obligation ends.
California's lemon law
- Kicks in when repeated repairs don't fix a substantial defect.
- Can require a refund, a replacement vehicle, or a cash settlement.
- Your legal claim can survive after the warranty ends — if the defect was reported while it was in force.
- When you win, the manufacturer pays your attorney fees — not you.
Explore Model 3 Long Range defects, rights & FAQs
Common Tesla Model 3 Long Range Problems
Your California Lemon Law Rights
Under California's Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act, if your Tesla Model 3 Long Range has a substantial defect that cannot be repaired after a reasonable number of attempts, you may be entitled to:
- Full refund of the purchase price
- Replacement vehicle of comparable value
- Cash compensation (cash-and-keep settlement)
- Attorney's fees paid by the manufacturer
Tesla Model 3 Long Range Lemon Law FAQ
My Model 3 Long Range lost 20% of its range in two years. Does excessive battery degradation qualify under California Lemon Law?
Yes, if the range loss exceeds Tesla's warranted battery capacity retention, this constitutes a failure to conform to warranty under the Song-Beverly Act. Tesla warrants the Model 3 Long Range battery for 8 years or 120,000 miles with 70% retention. A 20% loss in two years projects well beyond the warranted threshold and indicates a defective battery pack that Tesla must address or face a lemon law buyback claim.
Tesla reduced my Model 3 Long Range's Supercharging speed through a software update. Is this a Lemon Law issue?
A software update that substantially reduces your vehicle's Supercharging capability can constitute a defect under the Song-Beverly Act if it impairs the vehicle's use or value. Tesla sold your Model 3 Long Range with a specific Supercharging speed as a key feature, and unilaterally degrading that capability through a software update may violate the express warranty. Several class actions and individual lemon law claims have been filed on this exact issue in California.
My Model 3 Long Range's charge port is stuck and I cannot charge at home. How quickly should I file a Lemon Law claim in California?
You should report the defect to Tesla immediately and request a repair appointment, as the Song-Beverly Act requires you to give the manufacturer a reasonable opportunity to repair the vehicle. The statute of limitations for lemon law claims in California is four years from the date you discovered or should have discovered the defect. However, you should not wait, as continued driving with a malfunctioning charge port increases the mileage offset deducted from any future refund.
My Model 3 Long Range consistently gets 30% less range than advertised. Is the range discrepancy a valid Lemon Law defect?
A consistent and substantial shortfall between advertised range and actual real-world range may qualify as a defect under the Song-Beverly Act if it constitutes a nonconformity with the manufacturer's express warranty. Tesla advertises an EPA-estimated range for the Model 3 Long Range, and if your vehicle consistently falls 30% below that figure under normal driving conditions, this represents a substantial impairment of value and use. Document your actual range data using the vehicle's trip meter and energy consumption graphs over multiple charge cycles.
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