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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.  

Funder: Woodsford
Law Firm: JGA Saddler

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.​​​

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Issues

The claim relates to three allegations regarding Tesla vehicles:

Register Your Interest

Please complete the form below to register:

Which Tesla model did you purchase?
Tesla Y
Tesla 3

The class action concerns Tesla Model 3 and 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.

FAQs

  • What is a class action?
    A class action is a court proceeding comprised of seven or more people who have been wronged by an individual or corporation. These claims generally arise out of similar circumstances that allow the group an opportunity to be heard based on common issues of law or fact. These proceedings are often commenced by one lead litigant on behalf of the group.
  • How long will the class action take to resolve?
    We are unable to provide a timeframe of how long the class action will take to resolve. Our objective will always be to act in the best interests of the group to ensure any resolution is reached as quickly as possible while ensuring the best outcome for group members.
  • Are there any costs to take part in the class action?
    No, the class action is being funded by Woodsford on a “no win, no pay” basis in accordance with the terms of a funding agreement or terms imposed by the Court. If the class action is successfully resolved and there is a recovery of compensation, Woodsford will be entitled to reimbursement of the costs of the class action that it has funded plus a commission from the judgment or settlement amount, pursuant to the terms of the funding agreement. Further, group members do not have to pay anything if the class action is unsuccessful, as Woodsford agrees to pay any legal costs that might be awarded to Tesla.
  • Which Tesla models are included in this claim?
    Currently, this class action only concerns Tesla models 3 and Y.
  • Are vehicles manufactured prior to 2021 included in this claim?
    Currently, this class action only concerns vehicles manufactured after May 2021.
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