Tesla Lemon Law Cases in Georgia

Tesla is one of the most actively litigated brands in Georgia Lemon Law practice.

Common Tesla defect categories

• MCU1 touchscreen failures (Model S/X 2012-2018).
• Drive-unit failures.
• Battery range loss.
• Phantom drain.
• Autopilot / FSD issues.
• Brake-by-wire issues — when severe, qualify as serious safety defects under § 10-1-782(13).

Tesla’s Georgia operations

Tesla Service Centers in metro Atlanta (Kennesaw, Decatur, Marietta) plus Savannah. Long wait times drive the 30-day cumulative threshold.

Software-update repair attempts

Each OTA targeting a specific defect counts as a repair attempt under § 10-1-784.

Settlement profile

Tesla settles most Georgia cases — typically court action given FBPA willfulness plus mandatory § 10-1-399(d) fees.

Settlement values

Tesla refunds in Georgia typically range:

• Model 3: $35,000-$55,000
• Model Y: $40,000-$70,000
• Model S: $60,000-$130,000+
• Model X: $70,000-$140,000+

Plus FBPA mandatory attorney fees and TAVT reimbursement.

What you should do

1. Document each repair attempt — Service Center AND OTA.
2. Screenshot range over time.
3. Send certified-mail notice to Tesla.
4. Consider court action for FBPA exposure.
5. Get a free case review.

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