Affected Years: 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 Tesla Model X. Our law firm is also investigating 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026 Tesla Model X for the same issues.
These issues seem to arise from defects in the Steering Rack/Column.
The original automobile warranty has been in existence for well over 100 years now, 1st offered in 1908. Originally, auto warranties were offered as a means for the manufacturer to gain trust with new customers regarding their products and offer some confidence that the automaker would stand behind their product and its reliability. Today, buyers look at a warranty as one of the primary reasons they are purchasing a more expensive new vehicle instead of a used car, truck, or SUV. They view the warranty as a guarantee that prevents them from facing costly repairs for the term of the warranty, saving them time and giving them recourse if something does happen.
Everyone has heard a chronically broken vehicle referred to as a lemon, usually because it has a long list of issues. But for the term lemon to be applied in a legal sense in California, the issue must be a single, plaguing problem that the manufacturer cannot seem to correct. If that describes your experience with your 2019-2022 Tesla Model X, loss of steering or slop, drivability issues, and difficulty in controlling, then your car might qualify as a lemon under the law. If the dealer has had several opportunities to fix this issue, and you are considering filing a lemon law claim on your Model X, please call Guardian Lemon Law. We will conduct a case review and verify the car qualifies under the California Lemon Law. We will then assign an experienced Tesla Model X lemon law attorney who can outline the options you have open to you. They will also let you know we can sue Tesla for selling you a defective, lemon Tesla Model X. We are here to help, and specifically, Guardian Lemon Law will provide you with a lawyer experienced in Tesla Model X steering defects/looseness lemon law cases to get your claim addressed.
The History Of Lemon Law In California
Originally known as the Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act, which was signed into law in March of 1971, it is known as the California Lemon Law. The goal of the law was to provide consumers in California with a level of support as well as a resolution opportunity when a manufacturer was unable to repair an issue and honor their express warranty. The Lemon Law established an obligation to replace or refund consumers for any item that they were unable to fix under the terms of the warranty, not just new vehicles. The law from 1971 remains the foundation of the current Lemon Law we use today. It still provides consumers with the protection they need if they have issues with a product and the manufacturer cannot or will not make it right. There have been a couple of updates to the law over the years, including defining what a reasonable repair effort would be and, more recently, an update to the Statue of Limitations.
What Are The Qualifications For Lemon Law Eligibility In The State Of California?
Your vehicle must meet some qualifications to be the subject of a lemon law claim or lawsuit. The first three items must be met.
- The vehicle issue cannot be caused by abuse, misuse, or neglect by the owner
- The vehicle is covered under the manufacturer’s new car warranty or a certified pre-owned warranty for the duration of all repair attempts
- The dealership or manufacturer has been given a reasonable number of attempts to repair the issue, which means two attempts for safety failure-related issues, and four attempts for all others
- The same issue is being repaired each visit, and it impacts the safety, use, or value of the vehicle
- The vehicle has been in for repairs and unavailable for use cumulatively for more than 30 calendar days during repair attempts
Your Tesla Model X steering defects/looseness lemon lawyer will determine if your vehicle has met all the requirements to verify that it qualifies under California Lemon Law to file a claim or lawsuit. Please do not hesitate to reach out to Guardian Lemon Law to get the help you need if you are dealing with an ongoing Model X repair. Beyond the qualifications and restrictions mentioned above, the Statue of Limitations is another item that qualifies your ability to file a claim. Updated in 2025, it limits the time a Lemon Law claim or lawsuit can be filed, as it directly relates to the warranty and delivery date. If you are considering a Tesla Model X steering defects/looseness lemon law lawsuit, call us at Guardian Lemon Law. We can help you get a lemon lawyer to sue Tesla for steering defects/looseness.
The Time Limit To File A Lemon Lawsuit In The State of California
There are two different time limits for making a Lemon Law Claim or filing a lawsuit. The first date is one year from the expiration of the original factory warranty or certified pre-owned warranty. The second date is six years from the date the vehicle was delivered to you. The time limit that applies in your case will be the earliest of the two dates. Any action must be filed prior to that date. Once the date has passed, no claim or suit can be filed.
The Symptoms And Owner Reports Of The 2019-2022 Tesla Model X Loose Steering Issue
As an owner of a 2019-2022 Tesla Model X, there have been reports of a loss of steering on rough roads, requiring more driver effort immediately to maintain control. There were 40,000 Electronic Power Assisted Steering (EPAS) systems involved in a recall in 2022. Other issues that are similar were reported on Reddit and Facebook, advising that “A steering assist reduced error appeared and resulted in blame being focused on control arms being worn out, steering racks failing, and firmware issues.
The 40,000 vehicle recall was completed to reverse a software update to make the vehicle harder to steer after striking a pothole or just being operated on rough roads. The steering assist reduce error message was traced back to a failing steering rack, which, once replaced, did not recur. The loose feel of the steering was traced back to a prematurely failing front lower control arm, whose issue appears to have been directly related to normal wear and tear.
The software update, failing components, and binding u-joint were all marked as related to the user experiences. This drove a new steering solution called the Yolk Steering in 2022, which some users immediately reported issues with, raising concerns that its capacitive buttons over bumps caused their own brand of discomfort to the owners.
If you need advice on dealing with Tesla, get a hold of Guardian Law Firm. We can sit with you and Tesla and begin negotiating to get this issue resolved once and for all.
Will There Be Any Upfront Costs For Hiring Guardian Law Firm To Take My Case?
When you are dealing with issues that are annoying, costly, inconvenient, and often stressful, it is normal to get overwhelmed. The lack of ability to influence the outcome can bring levels of frustration and hopelessness that create their own stress. Guardian Lemon Law wants you to know that this is something we see often, and there is no reason to feel bad about this. You have a right to be annoyed.
The good news for you in this situation is that Guardian Lemon Law provides a Zero-Fee guarantee for all of our clients. Your initial consultation with Guardian Lemon Law is always free. We pledge that there will never be any upfront costs to hire us for legal representation, and there is never an obligation to hire Guardian Lemon Law. Also, if you might want a second opinion on your existing case because you are concerned it is not progressing the way you want, we offer that service for free. Finally, if you are looking to replace your current representation, we welcome the opportunity to demonstrate to you what we offer and how we approach issues like yours.
Our Zero-Fee Guarantee also applies to lawsuits, too. If we do not win your case, there will be no charge for our services. Please get in touch with Guardian Lemon Law when you need representation for a Tesla Model X defective steering rack/column lemon lawsuit if you think you are experiencing a Lemon Law issue. We can verify it for you, and be ready to help you file.
