Tesla Cybertruck Lemon Law

Yes, a steer-by-wire failure is a serious safety defect under the Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act. For defects that could cause death or serious bodily injury, the lemon law presumption applies after just two unsuccessful repair attempts rather than the standard four. Steering system failures clearly meet this safety threshold, giving you a strong expedited claim against Tesla.

Yes, the Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act applies to vehicles used primarily in California, regardless of where they were purchased. As long as you are a California resident and the Cybertruck is registered and used in California, you have full lemon law protection. Tesla's warranty obligations follow the vehicle to the state where it is primarily used.

Not necessarily. Under the Song-Beverly Act, a defect must substantially impair the use, value, or safety of the vehicle. Widespread body panel corrosion on a premium truck substantially impairs its value, even if it does not affect drivability. California courts have recognized that significant cosmetic defects on luxury and premium vehicles can meet the substantial impairment standard due to the vehicle's high purchase price and expected quality.

Yes, a recall does not prevent you from filing a Lemon Law claim under the Song-Beverly Act. If the recall repair does not fully resolve the defect, or if you experienced the defect before the recall and had prior repair attempts, those still count toward your claim. A recall actually strengthens your case because it is an admission by Tesla that a defect exists in the vehicle.