That said, I don’t think it’s normal for a car to see significant paint degradation within a year of usage and that’s what many Model 3 owners are reporting in Quebec and other cold-weather markets. I understand that paint deterioration and corrosion can be affected by the specific use of the vehicle in some different road conditions.
In the class action, they are asking for Tesla to pay the difference between the price of the car and the diminished value due to the paint issues, which would basically add up to the cost of fixing the issue, and an extra $500 to every owner affected. They are now seeking more Model 3 owners with the same issue to participate in the lawsuit. The Model 3 owner went to a body shop and he was quoted $4,700 to fix the paint and corrosion at the bottom of his car.Īfter several attempts to have Tesla address the issue, he decided to file a complaint against the automaker. He contacted Tesla about the problem, but the automaker refused to fix the issue under warranty. The lawsuit states that Bellerose noticed some accelerated paint deterioration on his less-than-a-year-old Model 3 last February after going through its first winter. The issue has especially been a problem in Québec, Canada where there are many Model 3 owners thanks to the local EV incentives and cheap electricity.Ī local Model 3 owner, Jean-François Bellerose, decided to start a class-action lawsuit against Tesla because they refused to repair his paint issues. Instructions for self-installation are included.” “In certain regions where heavy salt, sand, or gravel is used to improve winter road conditions, we’re providing the All-Weather Protection Kit to help protect your paint from stone chips - at no cost. Tesla has somewhat acknowledged the issue since they offered the “ All-Weather Protection Kit” for free to owners in colder climates: Like with other cars, Tesla Model 3 owners turned to aftermarket products like Xpel paint protection film and even mud flaps. In places with tough winters where they use salt and sand on the road, some Model 3 owners have reported surprisingly fast paint degradation at the bottom of their cars – as pictured above. Tesla is facing a new class-action lawsuit over paint issues on Model 3 vehicles in cold weather with owners seeking financial compensation.
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