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2024 Tesla Model Y Lemon Law Case Study: Buyback in New Jersey

Purchased New in New Jersey
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$53,080
Recovered
4 Visits
Repair Attempts
19 Days
Out of Service
8,945 Mi
At First Repair
Case Overview

2024 Tesla Model Y: 4 Repair Visits and 19 Days Out of Service

2024 Tesla Model Y lemon law buyback in New Jersey: Easy Lemon recovered $53,080 for this client after 4 repair visits and 19 days out of service. The claim was brought under New Jersey Lemon Law (N.J. Stat. §56:12-29 to §56:12-49). When the same defect keeps coming back and the manufacturer cannot fix it, the owner may be entitled to a buyback, a replacement or a cash settlement, at no cost†.

Our client bought a new 2024 Tesla Model Y in New Jersey. The first visit for repairs happened at 8,945 miles. The repair records show 4 visits and 19 days out of service.

Easy Lemon took the matter to Tesla and settled it with a vehicle buyback of $53,080. The total combines the payment to our client, the payoff to the lender and the attorney fees paid by the manufacturer.

Systems Involved

  • Body/Trim
  • Steering
  • HVAC
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4
Repair Attempts
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19
Days Out of Service
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8,945
Miles at First Repair
✓
$53,080
Recovered
Repair History

2024 Tesla Model Y Repair History: What the Repair Orders Show

Visit 1: May 27 - 29, 2025 (3 Days)

  • The owner reported water leaking into the front passenger and driver sides, as well as by the rear trunk on the driver side.
  • The forward-facing camera glass was also cleaned to ensure a clear view.

Visit 2: July 25 - 29, 2025 (5 Days)

  • The owner returned with reports of a continued water leak at the rear hatch, accompanied by a strong humidity smell inside the cabin.
  • Technicians identified water ingress points around the liftgate, performed resealing, and cleaned the interior to remove water intrusion.
  • A noise complaint involving the steering was also raised.

Visit 3: August 13 - 18, 2025 (6 Days)

  • The owner again reported water leaking into the rear of the vehicle near the rear taillight and left-hand door area.
  • Technicians traced the leak to a seam gap on the liftgate body side and resealed the area, followed by cleanup of water intrusion and a validation water test.
  • A fitment concern was addressed at the left rear C-pillar, where body components were misaligned; adjustments were made to improve fitment and closure.

Visit 4: August 21 - 25, 2025 (5 Days)

  • The owner again reported water leaking in the rear hatch door.
  • The technician cleaned up the water, resealed the liftgate assembly, and adjusted the exterior trim to prevent further leaks.
  • The owner also reported that, after the last visit, silicone material used on the left side of the trunk had gotten onto the paint.
  • The technician cleaned all sealant off the liftgate.
Legal Analysis

Can a 2024 Tesla Model Y Be a Lemon in New Jersey?

New Jersey Lemon Law (N.J. Stat. §56:12-29 to §56:12-49) covers new motor vehicles purchased or leased in New Jersey for personal, family, or household use, and certain used vehicles.

  • Repair attempts: 3 repair attempts for the same defect (or 1 for serious safety defects)
  • Days out of service: 20 cumulative calendar days
  • Remedies: Replacement vehicle, full refund, or cash settlement
  • Attorney fees: Yes - manufacturer pays consumer's attorney fees if consumer prevails
This case: This Tesla Model Y went to the dealer 4 times and was out of service for 19 days. The federal Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act also applies to written warranties nationwide. Our client paid $0 out of pocket†.
Our Approach

How Was This Tesla Model Y Lemon Law Claim Resolved?

1

Free Case Review

We read the repair orders and counted the visits and the days the Model Y spent at the dealer.

2

Building the File

We sorted all repair orders by date and noted what was reported, what was diagnosed and what was done. That way the record showed the problems coming back.

3

Demand to Tesla

We sent Tesla a written demand that set out the repair history and asked for a buyback.

4

Vehicle Buyback

Tesla agreed to a vehicle buyback totaling $53,080. Our client paid nothing out of pocket† for legal representation.

Case Status

$53,080 Vehicle Buyback Secured

$53,080
Vehicle Buyback: Manufacturer Repurchase

Key Case Facts

  • Vehicle: 2024 Tesla Model Y
  • Purchased in: New Jersey
  • Status at purchase: New
  • Mileage at first repair: 8,945 miles
  • Systems involved: Body/Trim, Steering, HVAC
  • Repair attempts: 4 visits
  • Days out of service: 19 days
  • Manufacturer: Tesla
  • Settlement type: Vehicle Buyback
  • Settlement amount: $53,080 (Buyback)
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Steven Nassi, Esq. - Managing Partner

Steven Nassi, Esq.

Managing Partner, Easy Lemon by RockPoint Law P.C.

Licensed attorney whose practice is limited to lemon law. Steven leads the Easy Lemon legal team and has overseen thousands of successful lemon law claims against major manufacturers including Audi, Volkswagen, Mercedes-Benz, BMW, and more.

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Common Questions

2024 Tesla Model Y Lemon Law Questions in New Jersey

What does New Jersey lemon law require for a vehicle like this Tesla Model Y?
Under New Jersey Lemon Law (N.J. Stat. §56:12-29 to §56:12-49), the repair standard is 3 repair attempts for the same defect (or 1 for serious safety defects), or 20 cumulative calendar days out of service. Remedies: Replacement vehicle, full refund, or cash settlement. The federal Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act also applies to written warranties nationwide.
How much did Easy Lemon recover in this 2024 Tesla Model Y case?
The case was settled with a vehicle buyback totaling $53,080. The total is the payment to our client, the payoff to the lender and the attorney fees paid by the manufacturer. Results may vary. Prior outcomes do not guarantee a similar result.
What is the difference between a buyback and a cash-and-keep settlement?
Under a buyback deal, the manufacturer takes back the vehicle, pays off the loan or lease and then refunds the owner, after subtracting any use allowance the state permits. In a cash-and-keep settlement, the owner keeps the vehicle and receives a cash payment.
Do I pay anything to hire Easy Lemon for a Tesla lemon law claim?
No upfront fee. In lemon law cases the manufacturer generally pays the attorney fees under fee-shifting statutes. In this case our client paid nothing out of pocket†.
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