TESLA MOTORS CLASS ACTION
Woodsford and JGA Saddler have organised a class action in the Federal Court of Australia against Tesla Motors Australia Pty Ltd (Tesla Australia) and Tesla, Inc. (Tesla US) alleging that Tesla Australia marketed and sold motor vehicles manufactured by Tesla US that were defective.
Overview
A class action was commenced in the Federal Court of Australia against Tesla Motors Australia Pty Ltd (Tesla Australia) and Tesla, Inc. (Tesla US) alleging that Tesla Australia marketed and sold motor vehicles manufactured by Tesla US that were defective.
The class action concerns Tesla Model 3 and Model Y vehicles manufactured from 2021 onwards which are equipped with ‘Tesla Vision’ (a camera-based system designed to automate driving), an Autopilot system and a battery that powers the vehicles.
Group members in this class action are persons who purchased or leased a Tesla Model 3 or Y vehicle in Australia between May 2021 and February 2025. If this includes you, please register your details with us using the link below.
Issues
The claim relates to three allegations regarding Tesla vehicles:
Phantom Braking
Tesla vehicles have the propensity to autonomously engage automatic emergency braking abruptly in inappropriate circumstances, leading to a risk of collisions.
Battery Concerns
They lack the ability to achieve, or come close to achieving, the advertised maximum range or the range displayed on the vehicle’s dashboard when the battery level is greater than 50%.
Autopilot Claims
Despite statements or representations to the contrary, the hardware on Tesla vehicles is incapable of supporting fully autonomous or close to autonomous driving.
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