To file a Lemon Law claim, you should:
- Document everything: Keep detailed records of the vehicle’s purchase or lease, warranty, repair orders, and communication with the manufacturer or dealer.
- Provide the manufacturer with an opportunity to repair the defect.
- After April 1, 2025, consumers seeking civil penalties must provide written notice to the manufacturer, detailing the issues and demanding restitution or replacement of the vehicle. Failure to comply with this pre-suit requirement may result in forfeiture of civil penalties.
- Pursue legal action: If the manufacturer cannot resolve the issue, you may need to file a lawsuit.