Tesla idle fees class action settlement
By the Class Action Buddy Editorial Team · Last reviewed August 21, 2026 · ✓ verified against https://www.teslaidlefeeclassaction.com/
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Who Was Eligible?
Who the settlement covered:
- You are a California resident who received a Tesla vehicle before December 16, 2016, continued to own it after December 16, 2016, and were a citizen of California as of June 21, 2021.
- Your vehicle was described in Tesla's Motor Vehicle Purchase Agreement as "Supercharger Enabled," "Supercharger Hardware," or "Supercharger Hardware & Access" (the three subclasses), purchased before December 16, 2016.
- You were charged Tesla "idle fees" on a vehicle that came with free lifetime Supercharging, and/or had your Supercharging access disabled over unpaid fees.
- You will need your Tesla vehicle identification number (VIN) to file a claim.
- If you no longer own an eligible Tesla, you can still submit a claim for a flat $10 by attesting that you are a class member.
How Much Did It Pay?
Every class member gets the core relief regardless of a claim: Tesla will not disable Supercharger access for class members, will restore it if it was previously cut off, and will waive any unpaid idle fees. Beyond that, filing a valid claim can get you cash. You can receive a refund of all Supercharger idle fees you actually paid through the date of the settlement. If Tesla disabled your vehicle because of unpaid idle or other fees, there is a fixed payment: $50 if it was disabled for less than 30 days, or $350 if it was disabled for 30 or more consecutive days. And if you no longer own an eligible Tesla, you can claim a one-time $10 payment instead. Payments follow the court's final approval; the hearing is scheduled for December 2, 2026.How this claim was filed
This settlement is closed, so the steps below are kept for reference only — they no longer lead anywhere you can file.
- File a claim by September 25, 2026 at the official settlement website, teslaidlefeeclassaction.com — this is the only way to receive the cash benefits.
- You will need your Tesla vehicle identification number (VIN) to verify eligibility.
- Indicate which benefits apply to you: a refund of idle fees you paid, a $50 or $350 payment if your car was disabled, or the flat $10 if you no longer own an eligible Tesla.
- Only file if you genuinely qualify — claims are submitted under penalty of perjury.
- Contact the administrator at 833-421-7344 (Tesla Idle Fee Class Action Settlement, P.O. Box 25226, Santa Ana, CA 92799-9958). To opt out or object instead, do so by September 25, 2026; the final approval hearing is December 2, 2026.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the deadline to file a claim for the Tesla idle fees class action settlement?
The deadline to file a claim was Sep 25, 2026, and it has passed. Claims are no longer accepted for this settlement.
How much can I receive from the Tesla idle fees class action settlement?
The maximum payout per eligible claimant is Up to $350. Actual payments may be lower depending on the total number of valid claims filed and the available settlement fund.
Did I need documentation for the Tesla idle fees class action settlement?
Yes — this settlement required supporting documentation, and the official claim form set out what counted.
Who qualifies for the Tesla idle fees settlement?
California residents who received a Tesla before December 16, 2016, still owned it after that date, and were California citizens as of June 21, 2021. It covers three subclasses whose vehicles were sold as 'Supercharger Enabled,' 'Supercharger Hardware,' or 'Supercharger Hardware & Access.'
How much can I get from the Tesla idle fees settlement?
You can get a refund of all Supercharger idle fees you paid, plus fixed payments if Tesla disabled your car over unpaid fees: $50 for less than 30 days or $350 for 30 or more consecutive days. If you no longer own an eligible Tesla, you can claim a flat $10.
What are Tesla 'idle fees'?
Idle fees are charges Tesla applies when a vehicle remains plugged into a Supercharger for a set period after charging is complete. The lawsuit alleged Tesla charged them to owners who had been promised free lifetime Supercharging without disclosing the fees.
Do I need to file a claim for the Tesla settlement?
Yes, to receive the cash benefits. Submit a claim by September 25, 2026 at teslaidlefeeclassaction.com using your Tesla VIN. The core relief — no disabling of Supercharger access and waiver of unpaid fees — applies to class members automatically.
What is the Tesla idle fees claim deadline?
September 25, 2026 is the deadline to file a claim, opt out, or object. The final approval hearing is scheduled for December 2, 2026, and payments follow the court's final approval.
What was the Tesla idle fees lawsuit about?
Shenkman v. Tesla Inc. (Alameda County Superior Court, Case No. RG21102833) alleged Tesla charged undisclosed 'idle fees' to customers who bought vehicles with free lifetime Supercharging and threatened to disable Supercharging for those who did not pay. Tesla denies wrongdoing and agreed to settle.
Primary source: official settlement administrator — teslaidlefeeclassaction.com. The settlement details on this page were checked against the administrator’s official website.
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