Lemon law & auto defects · California
Stuck With a Lemon in California?
Stuck with a defective vehicle in California? Request a free case review from a participating California law firm. California's lemon law may entitle you to a buyback, replacement, or compensation.
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California Lemon Law
Defective vehicle that can't be fixed? You have rights.
Get help →Defective Vehicle
Recurring engine, transmission, or electrical defects?
Get help →Manufacturer Buyback
Owed a buyback, or offered too little?
Get help →Warranty Repair Disputes
Warranty repairs denied or never fixed?
Get help →Dealer Won't Fix
Dealer won't fix a car still under warranty?
Get help →Used Car Lemon Law
Used car with serious defects under warranty?
Get help →New Car Lemon Law
New car stuck in the shop?
Get help →EV Lemon Law
Battery, charging, range, or software defects?
Get help →Tesla Lemon Law
Recurring Tesla defects after repeated service?
Get help →Ford Lemon Law
Recurring Ford transmission or engine defects?
Get help →Chevy Lemon Law
Recurring Chevrolet engine or transmission defects?
Get help →Kia Lemon Law
Recurring Kia engine or transmission problems?
Get help →Hyundai Lemon Law
Recurring Hyundai engine or transmission defects?
Get help →Jeep Lemon Law
Recurring Jeep electrical or drivetrain defects?
Get help →RV Lemon Law
Motorhome or RV with defects that won't fix?
Get help →Lemon law FAQ
Common questions
Is this a law firm?
No. CA Legal Help is a legal advertising and lead-generation website. It is not a law firm and does not provide legal advice. Your inquiry may be shared with a participating California law firm for review.
What does a case review cost?
Requesting a case review through this website is free. A participating law firm will explain any fees during your consultation.
How long do I have to bring a lemon law claim in California?
California lemon law claims generally must be brought within four years, and acting early helps preserve repair records. This is general information, not legal advice. A participating law firm can explain the deadlines that apply to you.
What might I be able to recover?
Depending on the case, a lemon law remedy can include a vehicle buyback, a replacement, or cash compensation, and California's lemon law often allows recovery of attorney fees from the manufacturer. A participating law firm can explain what may apply. No outcome is guaranteed.
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