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The 60-second answer

The Florida Lemon Law (Fla. Stat. §681.10 to §681.118) requires manufacturers to repurchase or replace a new motor vehicle with a substantial defect after 3 repair attempts for the same defect, plus a final repair attempt after written notice or 30 cumulative calendar days (60 days for recreational vehicles) out of service. Under this statute, the manufacturer pays the consumer's attorney fees when the consumer prevails, no attorney fees unless we recover for you. Easy Lemon represents Florida drivers at every stage.

Ron Kaniuk

Your Florida lemon law attorney

Admitted in Florida, 1997 · The Florida Bar No. 112240

Ron Kaniuk is our Florida managing partner. Admitted in Florida in 1997, Florida Bar No. 112240, with a J.D. from St. John’s University School of Law in 1996. Florida runs on a hard clock. The manufacturer gets one final repair attempt after written notice, and when you prevail it pays your attorney fees under Fla. Stat. §681.112.

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Warning Signs

Is Your Car a Lemon?

Your car may be a lemon if it keeps going back to the dealer or the mechanic for the same problem. Under Florida law, the defect must make the car unsafe, unreliable or worth much less. The manufacturer or dealer must also have failed to fix it after several tries.

The same noise, shaking or warning light keeps coming back.

The dealer has worked on it multiple times and the problem is still there.

Your Rights

Understanding Florida's Lemon Law

Florida's Lemon Law, officially the Motor Vehicle Warranty Enforcement Act, is found at Fla. Stat. §681.10 to §681.118 and sets the rules for defective new vehicles in the state.

Statute
Fla. Stat. §681.10 to §681.118, Florida Lemon Law - Motor Vehicle Warranty Enforcement Act
Eligible Vehicles
New & leased vehicles within Florida's eligibility period
Repair Threshold
3 repair attempts OR 30+ days out of service
Remedies
Full refund, replacement, or cash settlement
Attorney Fees
Manufacturer can be ordered to pay attorney fees
Arbitration
Varies by state, we review what applies to your case
All within Florida's eligibility period (Within 60 days after the end of the 24-month Lemon Law rights period). Florida law entitles you to a full refund, replacement vehicle, or cash settlement. No attorney fees unless we recover for you, in qualifying claims the manufacturer pays attorney fees.
The Process

How Florida's Lemon Law Process Works

1

Document Your Repairs

Ask for a repair order every time you visit a Florida dealer, even if the technician finds nothing. Under Fla. Stat. §681.10 to §681.118, these papers prove your repair attempts. Keep every receipt and work order.

2

Contact Easy Lemon

Send us your records. We check your repair history against Florida's statute and tell you if your car qualifies as a lemon. The consultation is free, with no obligation.

3

We File Your Claim

We prepare the claim and handle the paperwork. This includes any notice to the manufacturer that Fla. Stat. §681.10 to §681.118 requires.

4

Manufacturer Response

If Florida law gives the manufacturer a final repair attempt, it gets one. If the defect remains, Florida law entitles you to relief. Most claims then move toward settlement.

5

Get Compensated

You receive a refund, a replacement vehicle or a cash settlement. No attorney fees unless we recover for you.

Our Edge

Why Choose Us for Lemon Law?

Past Results

We've recovered over $50 million for our clients by securing refunds, cash settlements, and replacements.

Client-Centered Approach

We receive positive feedback from clients we have represented.

Fee-Shift Representation

Under Fla. Stat. §681.10 to §681.118, the manufacturer pays the consumer's attorney fees when the consumer prevails. No fee unless we recover compensation.

Focused Results

We know the stress defective vehicles bring, so we simplify the process for you.

At Easy Lemon, your success is our mission. Let us simplify the process and get you the justice you deserve.

Actual Settlements

Florida Lemon Law Results

These are actual settlements obtained by the firm for clients in Florida. Prior results do not guarantee or predict a similar outcome; every case is different. See our recent settlements page for more.

$140,242
Florida

Buyback settlement

$120,514
Florida

Defect: a recurring defect

$119,218
Florida

Defect: electrical/ technology

$111,200
Florida

Defect: brake/ steering/ suspension

$103,592
2024 Mercedes Benz Truck Glc300
Florida

Defect: electrical/ technology

$96,519
Florida

Defect: a recurring defect

Results may vary. Prior outcomes do not guarantee a similar result. Each case is unique and depends on its specific facts and applicable law.

What You're Entitled To

What The Manufacturer May Owe You

Refund

You get your purchase price back, including taxes and fees, minus any use deduction Florida law allows.

Cash Settlement

You receive a payment for the unresolved defect and keep your car.

Vehicle Replacement

You get a comparable new vehicle in place of the defective one, at no extra cost.

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What Our Clients Say

About the Florida Lemon Law

Answers anchored to Fla. Stat. §681.10 to §681.118, the statute that governs lemon law claims in Florida.

How long does a lemon law claim take in Florida? +
Most of our Florida claims settle at the formal demand stage, before any lawsuit. Responses from manufacturers play a big role in how quickly this happens. Some claims get resolved pretty quickly, sometimes within weeks, but others take much longer, especially if the manufacturer wants to inspect the car itself. What you do control is filing on time, within 60 days after the end of the 24-month Lemon Law rights period. That period starts as soon as you get the car.
Does my car qualify under the Florida lemon law? +
Florida law allows a claim if a warranty defect substantially affects the car's use, market value, or safety and the defect is still there after 3 repair attempts for the same defect, plus a final repair attempt after written notice. Alternatively, the vehicle may qualify if it has been out of service for 30 cumulative calendar days during the first two years, or 60 days for recreational vehicles. Days can accumulate quickly on a single repair order. A 2024 Audi RS e-tron GT bought from Audi North Orlando with 44 miles on it came in to be repaired on June 18, 2025 due to a malfunctioning MMI screen, which handles the central display and safety controls. That car sat in the shop for more than 50 days on a single order and was eventually bought back for $140,242. Past results do not guarantee a similar outcome. The law applies to new cars or demonstrator units that buyers purchase or lease in Florida primarily for personal, family or household use.
What should I have ready before I call a Florida lemon law attorney? +
Repair orders first, every one, including the visits that ended with "no problem found." Then the purchase or lease contract and the warranty booklet. The booklet matters because it holds the manufacturer's address for the written notice. If you've already sent letters to the manufacturer, include copies of those letters along with proof that you sent them.
Will my Florida lemon law case end up in court? +
Probably not. Most of our Florida cases settle with the manufacturer, and no lawsuit is ever filed.
Does the Florida lemon law cover a used car? +
Florida's lemon law applies to new or demonstrator cars purchased or leased in Florida that are primarily for personal, family, or household use. Used cars could also qualify under the Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act or other consumer statutes if the defect showed up while the manufacturer warranty was still active. We resolved one case for a 2023 Jeep Wrangler that was bought used from a dealer in Delray Beach with 662 miles on the odometer. Within eight months it went to the shop for 83 days cumulatively across six visits. One visit lasted 43 days for a complete engine replacement, and the client received a $13,000 cash settlement.
What kinds of defects count under Florida lemon law? +
Florida considers a defect a nonconformity if it substantially impairs the vehicle's use, market value, or safety. We frequently see engine stalls and misfires, shuddering transmissions, electrical failures which keep warning lights on, braking or steering problems, and driver-assistance systems that brake or drift on their own. For a new Mercedes SL43R from Mercedes-Benz of Cutler Bay, the dealer saw misfire code P030001 across five repair visits despite replacement of the spark plugs, ignition coils, and all fuel injectors. Minor scratches and small paint blemishes usually don't qualify as defects that substantially impair the car.
What can I get if my Florida lemon law claim succeeds? +
The statute's two remedies are a replacement car or a refund of the purchase price less a reasonable offset for use. Many people reach a cash deal instead and keep the car. Our clients who bought a 2024 Rivian R1S in December 2023 reported issues such as an airbag warning that came on and off with no collision, a trim piece that detached above the driver's seat while driving in the rain, and moisture inside the tail lights. After the car was out of service more than 69 days total, Rivian bought the SUV back for $58,196.80. Your particular case will depend on how many repairs have been done, the miles on the car and what you want to do with the car.
Who pays the attorney's fees in a Florida lemon law case? +
The manufacturer pays them if you win, according to Fla. Stat. §681.112. There is also another path to shifting fees under the federal Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act (15 U.S.C. §2310(d)) if a written warranty is breached. We work on a contingency basis. You don't pay anything upfront: there is no attorney's fee unless we recover money for you. Our agreement has just one page and we discuss it during our initial call. A client who purchased a new 2023 Jeep Wagoneer in Brooksville with only 11 miles on it had ten repair visits, and the Jeep stayed more than 162 days in the shop before we settled the case for $22,000. Stellantis covered all attorney fees as well.
Where are Easy Lemon's offices, and do I have to visit one? +
Our offices are in Manhasset NY, Newark NJ, Miami FL and Dallas TX, but you don't need to travel to any of those places. We run Florida matters by phone, email and electronic signatures. You upload repair orders, contracts and warranty booklets, and we write the demand letters to manufacturers. Settlement papers are prepared if a case settles. Clients from Pensacola to Key West never have to come in.
Who at Easy Lemon will handle my Florida case? +
Ron Kaniuk, our Florida managing partner, oversees Florida cases, and an attorney handles yours with support staff on the paperwork. Easy Lemon was founded in 2024. Our attorneys have 25+ years of combined experience, and we have handled 3,000+ vehicle warranty cases. You'll get a copy of every letter we send, and a note whenever the manufacturer answers.
Should I hire a lawyer for my lemon law claim? +
That's your decision, and you can represent yourself. Keep in mind who is on the other side. The manufacturer has its own lawyers, and they will check whether your notice went by registered or express mail, whether the repair orders describe the same defect, and whether you filed within 60 days after the rights period ended. Florida makes the manufacturer pay your attorney fees if you prevail. Magnuson-Moss has a fee rule of its own at 15 U.S.C. §2310(d)(2).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the lemon law process in Florida, and how does it start? +
Call 855-435-3666, or fill in the free evaluation form on easylemon.com. We'll ask what happened and then ask for the repair orders, because those decide the case. A Connecticut client sent us four for a 2025 Audi Q5. Two were for a fuel filler cap, replaced and still popping off. One was a check engine light that returned after a remote software update and needed the same Audi service action a second time, and the last was a tow-in after the car lost power. The Q5 was bought back for $43,451.81 (past results do not guarantee a similar outcome). For a Florida car we hold the orders up against Fla. Stat. §681.10 to §681.118, and if they fit, the manufacturer gets written notice and a formal claim.
Do days in the shop count as much as repair visits? +
Yes. Florida law allows a claim based on a vehicle being out of service for 30 cumulative calendar days, and for RVs that number increases to 60 days. Once a car has been out of service for 15 cumulative days, the manufacturer needs to be notified separately in writing under §681.104(1)(b). In Texas, a 2024 Audi Q8 e-tron had 166 days out of service across three repair visits. Its rear electric motor leaked coolant into the housing, and after the motor was replaced, the cruise control and rear light bar stopped working and the turn signals malfunctioned. Under Florida law, those 30 days don't have to be consecutive: they can be spread over different visits and repairs.
What if the dealer says they can't duplicate the problem? +
Take the repair order anyway. A couple from South Florida took their Kia Telluride back four times because of a noise from the rear. Technicians couldn't find the source. Those four repair orders still counted. They called us once the Telluride had been out of service for more than 40 days, and Kia bought it back. An intermittent defect can still qualify if it substantially impairs the car. Your own description of the symptom matters here, so ask the service writer to put it on the order in your words; we bring in technical experts when a case needs them.
Is there a time limit to file, and what if my warranty expired? +
In Florida, a claim must be filed within 60 days after the end of the 24-month Lemon Law rights period. Warranty already expired? Check the date on the first repair order for the defect. If the defect was reported while the warranty was active, it can still support a claim after the coverage ends. When claims fail, it is usually on one of two points: the defect was first reported after the deadline, or the repair orders never mention it.
Can I use the lemon law on a leased car in Florida? +
Yes. Florida's statute covers vehicles leased in Florida as well as those purchased, as long as the lease meets its requirements. Out-of-state leases show up in our results as well. The persistent cylinder 6 misfire on a 2025 Toyota Tundra leased in North Dakota got bad enough that Toyota recommended replacing the short block; the truck was bought back for $53,364.14 after 135 days in the shop. Here in Florida, a Cadillac Optiq leased from Williamson Cadillac with 25 miles on it wouldn't start on May 1, 2025, stayed at the shop with no repair date, and was bought back.
What if my car doesn't meet the Florida repair count? +
We look at other routes. Breach of warranty claims, the Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act and the Florida Deceptive and Unfair Trade Practices Act can each reach a defect that falls short of the lemon law's numbers. Those routes have covered long repair histories too. We had a 2020 Kia Niro in Florida whose "Refill Inverter Coolant" warning came back through five repair visits and 110 days out of service, and the dealership replaced the traction motor and on-board charger along the way. The case was pursued under the Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act and Florida consumer protection law, and the owner kept the car and received $4,000.
How is a Florida lemon law refund calculated? +
The manufacturer refunds the purchase price but takes out a reasonable offset for use based on the miles driven. Florida's calculation: purchase price × (miles driven up to the settlement or the arbitration hearing, whichever comes first, ÷ 120,000). An RV uses 60,000. Other states often use a useful-life divisor between 100,000 and 120,000 miles. The smaller the divisor, the bigger the deduction, so we check the manufacturer's math against Florida's. Registration fees, taxes, finance charges and towing or rental costs usually get included in the refund. Attorney fees are separate from the refund.
What is a cash settlement, and do I have to give back my car? +
No, you keep the car. A cash settlement pays you for the defect and the car stays in your driveway; a buyback or replacement sends it back to the manufacturer. Less than three months after purchase, the engine in a 2025 Chevrolet Suburban seized. It spent 72 consecutive days at the dealer getting a whole new engine, and the owners settled for $15,000 in cash. The remedy we pursue depends on Florida law, the facts, what you decide, and the negotiations.
Do you take cases against every manufacturer? +
Against the major brands, domestic and foreign. Our published results name Tesla, Audi, GMC, Chevrolet, Toyota and Jeep. A brand new 2024 Tesla Cybertruck in New York had 15 miles on it at delivery and then started losing brake pressure; Tesla tried to fix the brakes four times before it was bought back. In Tampa, a new 2024 GMC Hummer EV was back at the dealer twelve times in nine months, most of them for a rear hatch that wouldn't open all the way or latch. If manufacturers won't cooperate, we negotiate first and litigate when we have to.
Can a steering or suspension problem make my car a lemon? +
Yes, if it substantially impairs the car's use, value, or safety and the problem keeps coming back. We handled a 2022 Jeep Wrangler in South Carolina that pulled right with vibration at 186 miles and then got what is known as the "death wobble". Closer to home, the steering wheel on a 2024 Mazda CX-90 bought from Sport Mazda in Orlando began sticking and resisting during turns; over three repair visits the SUV spent more than 135 days in the shop.

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Arbitration Board

Florida Lemon Law Arbitration

The Florida New Motor Vehicle Arbitration Board is a state-run board, and a Florida lemon law claim has to go through it before any lawsuit. A case gets there after the repair history meets the statute's threshold and after the written notice described below. More in our lemon law FAQ.

Before the board

The written notice comes first

The notice goes out after the third repair attempt on the same defect, under Fla. Stat. §681.104(1)(a). It is sent by registered or express mail. Certified mail does not satisfy the statute. From there the manufacturer has 10 days to respond and send the car to a reasonably accessible repair facility, then 10 more days to conform it once delivered (45 days for an RV). You'll find the address in the warranty booklet. We send this letter in every Florida case.

Who runs it

A state board

The state runs it. There is no manufacturer program to go through.

After the board

If arbitration does not settle it

Either side can then bring a civil lawsuit. If the consumer wins, the manufacturer pays the consumer's attorney fees. We do everything from the pre-suit notice all the way through to trial, and we don't charge any money up front for our services.

State vs Federal

Florida Lemon Law vs Federal Magnuson-Moss

Florida law provides the repair presumption, a refund or replacement remedy, and recourse through a state board. The federal Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act (15 U.S.C. §2301) works differently. Its time limit is based on the duration of the express warranty. It applies to products sold with written warranties, so used cars often qualify. It asks for a "reasonable number" of repair attempts based on the circumstances. Federal law requires arbitration before litigation only if the written warranty makes you use a program that meets FTC rules; cases can be heard in either state or federal courts. Section 2310(d)(2) of the act specifies its own rules for attorney fees. The act can also cover defects outside the Florida lemon law period.

We review Florida cases under both laws. A 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee L bought in Florida with only 21 miles on it made eight repair visits for battery drain, a failed liftgate module and a speaker that kept cutting out. Stellantis engineers concluded that a new radio wouldn't fix the problem. We filed under both the Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act and Florida's lemon law, and the owner kept the Jeep with a $14,000 settlement. Past results do not guarantee a similar outcome.

Practitioner Answers

Florida Lemon Law: Statute-Cited Answers

What does a "reasonable number of repair attempts" look like in Florida?

Three attempts on the same defect plus a final attempt after written notice, or 30 cumulative calendar days out of service. Days from different defects add up. A new Chevrolet Corvette from Morgan Chevrolet had to go back for service four times over about seven months, first for water inside both headlamps and then for water inside the cabin. The visits lasted 23, 23, 19 and 39 days, a total of 104 days. The dealer replaced the windshield and then the seal. In June 2025 it told our client they could pick up the car or leave it at the dealership. That signaled no further repair attempts.

What do Florida lemon law attorneys need from you?

  • Repair orders, including the ones where the mechanic found nothing wrong
  • The purchase or lease contract, which shows the delivery date
  • The warranty booklet
  • Emails, texts and letters exchanged with the dealer or manufacturer
  • Receipts for rentals, towing and hotel stays

Note down the date each time the issue appears and the mileage at that time. Towing and rental costs are often recoverable. It's also worth checking your VIN for recalls on the NHTSA site.

Which state court hears the case if arbitration fails?

Usually the circuit court for the county where you live or where the car was sold. In Miami-Dade that is the Circuit Court of the Eleventh Judicial Circuit; Hillsborough County (Tampa) sits in the Thirteenth, Orange County (Orlando) in the Ninth, Broward in the Seventeenth and Duval (Jacksonville) in the Fourth. Further out, Pinellas County (St. Petersburg) is the Sixth Judicial Circuit, Lee County (Cape Coral) the Twentieth, Leon County (Tallahassee) the Second, Polk County (Lakeland) the Tenth, Brevard County (Palm Bay) the Eighteenth and St. Lucie County (Port St. Lucie) the Nineteenth. Florida also has a lower court for smaller civil claims, so the amount in dispute can change where a case is filed. Federal District Court is available under Magnuson-Moss (15 U.S.C. §2310(d)(1)) when damages exceed $50,000 or party diversity permits. Which court hears a particular case still depends on its facts, the warranty issues involved and the law it is brought under.

How is the lemon law different from the UCC implied warranty?

Under the UCC, part of Florida's commercial code, implied warranties apply to sales of goods by merchants, including used cars. Merchantability under UCC §2-314 is a lower standard than the lemon law's substantial impairment standard. UCC §2-315 adds a warranty that goods will be fit for a particular purpose if you relied on the seller's advice about a specific use, say towing.

Statewide Coverage

Serving Drivers Across All of Florida

Easy Lemon represents Florida consumers from Pensacola to Key West. We handle Fla. Stat. §681.10 to §681.118 cases remotely, regardless of city or county.

By Manufacturer

Florida by Manufacturer

Florida-specific manufacturer pages: notice procedure for that automaker, defect patterns by model line, and how each interacts with Fla. Stat. §681.10 to §681.118.

Chevrolet × Florida

Silverado, Tahoe, Equinox, Bolt EV: GM notice procedure, BBB AutoLine + FNMVAB §681.104 patterns, coastal-salt and humidity defect classes.

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Jeep × Florida

Wrangler 4xe, Grand Cherokee, Wagoneer cluster: FCA US LLC (Stellantis) notice procedure, BBB AutoLine + FNMVAB §681.104 patterns, 25V-741 battery fire and Wagoneer multi-recall outcomes.

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Ram × Florida

Ram 1500 / 2500 / 3500 / ProMaster: Cummins 6.7L intake heater fire (21V-798), HEMI eTorque stall (23V-265), tailgate latch (22V-904), ABS/ESC (24V-653), 2025 HD ORC (25V-882). BBB AutoLine + FNMVAB.

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Dodge × Florida

Charger / Challenger / Durango / Hornet / Daytona EV: Charger 24V-198 airbag rupture, Durango ABS/ESC (22V-140/24V-415), Hornet 23V-623 PHEV fire + 24V-752 brake collapse, Daytona EV 26V-262 five-FMVSS IPC blackout. BBB AutoLine + FNMVAB.

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Volkswagen × Florida

Atlas / Tiguan / Taos / ID.4 / Jetta / ID. Buzz: VWGoA Auburn Hills notice. Atlas airbag (22V-152) + connecting rod (22V-753), ID.4 battery (23V-040) + door handle (23V-312/24V-651), ID. Buzz FMVSS 208 seatbelt + FMVSS 105 brake warning. BBB AUTO LINE + FNMVAB.

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