Los Angeles, California – Tesla is facing a proposed class action lawsuit that accuses the electric carmaker of deliberately accelerating odometer readings in its vehicles to cause warranties to expire sooner, saving the company millions in potential repair costs.
The lawsuit, filed by Los Angeles resident Nyree Hinton, claims Tesla’s odometers do not reflect actual miles driven, but instead rely on predictive algorithms based on energy consumption and driver behavior. Hinton alleges this manipulation results in inflated mileage readings that prematurely void warranty coverage.
According to the complaint, Hinton purchased a used 2020 Tesla Model Y in December 2022 with 36,772 miles on it. He claims the odometer began logging mileage up to 15% faster than his other vehicles and daily driving habits would suggest. At one point, it reportedly logged 72 miles of daily travel, even though Hinton said he never exceeded 20…