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2022 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid Lemon Law Case Study: Cash and Keep Settlement in Florida

Purchased New in Florida
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$8,500
Recovered
8 Visits
Repair Attempts
25 Days
Out of Service
Case Overview

2022 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid: 8 Repair Visits and 25 Days Out of Service

2022 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid lemon law cash-and-keep settlement in Florida: Easy Lemon recovered $8,500 for this client after 8 repair visits and 25 days out of service. The claim was brought under the federal Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act (15 U.S.C. § 2301 et seq.). When the same defect keeps coming back and the manufacturer cannot fix it, the owner may be entitled to a buyback, a replacement or a cash settlement, at no cost†.

Our client purchased a new 2022 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid in Florida. The repair records show 8 visits and 25 days out of service.

Easy Lemon took the case to Hyundai and resolved it with a cash-and-keep settlement totaling $8,500. The total combines the payment to our client and the attorney fees paid by the manufacturer. Our client kept the vehicle.

Systems Involved

  • Braking
  • Suspension
  • Steering
  • Electrical
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8
Repair Attempts
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25
Days Out of Service
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$8,500
Recovered
Repair History

2022 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid Repair History: What the Repair Orders Show

Visit 1: June 22, 2023

  • Reported a clicking noise from the steering wheel when turning in either direction.

Visit 2: July 17, 2023

  • Noise noticed when driving over bumps.

Visit 3: October 14, 2023

  • ABS malfunction on the front passenger side; error codes confirmed.

Visit 4: October 31, 2023

  • Clunking noise from the passenger rear wheel when driving over bumps.

Visit 5: November 7, 2023

  • Continued clunking noise from the rear wheel; shock absorbers were replaced.

Visit 6: January 25 – February 9, 2024

  • Rumbling noise reported when driving at low speeds.

Visit 7: April 5, 2024

  • Rumbling noise persisted while driving over bumps; technician reset service indicator light.

Visit 8: July 10 – 12, 2024

  • Same rumbling noise; both struts were removed and replaced.
Legal Analysis

Can a 2022 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid Be a Lemon in Florida?

Florida Lemon Law - Motor Vehicle Warranty Enforcement Act (Fla. Stat. §681.10 to §681.118) covers new or demonstrator motor vehicles purchased or leased in Florida, primarily for personal, family, or household use.

  • Repair attempts: 3 repair attempts for the same defect, plus a final repair attempt after written notice
  • Days out of service: 30 cumulative calendar days (60 days for recreational vehicles)
  • Remedies: Replacement vehicle or a refund of the purchase price (minus a reasonable offset for use)
  • Attorney fees: Yes - manufacturer pays consumer's attorney fees if consumer prevails
This case: This Hyundai Sonata Hybrid went to the dealer 8 times and was out of service for 25 days. The federal Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act also applies to written warranties nationwide. Our client paid $0 out of pocket†.
Our Approach

How Was This Hyundai Sonata Hybrid Lemon Law Claim Resolved?

1

Free Case Review

We read the repair orders and counted the visits and the days the Sonata Hybrid spent at the dealer.

2

Building the File

We sorted all repair orders by date and noted what was reported, what was diagnosed and what was done. That way the record showed the problems coming back.

3

Demand to Hyundai

We sent Hyundai a written demand that set out the repair history and asked for a cash settlement.

4

Cash and Keep

Hyundai agreed to a cash-and-keep settlement totaling $8,500. Our client paid nothing out of pocket† for legal representation.

Case Status

$8,500 Cash and Keep Secured

$8,500
Cash and Keep: Client Kept the Vehicle

Key Case Facts

  • Vehicle: 2022 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid
  • Purchased in: Florida
  • Status at purchase: New
  • Systems involved: Braking, Suspension, Steering, Electrical
  • Repair attempts: 8 visits
  • Days out of service: 25 days
  • Manufacturer: Hyundai
  • Settlement type: Cash and Keep
  • Settlement amount: $8,500 (Cash and Keep)
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Attorney on Record

Ron Kaniuk, Esq. — Florida Managing Partner

Ron Kaniuk, Esq.

Florida Managing Partner, Easy Lemon by RockPoint Law P.C.

Ron runs the firm's Florida lemon law practice from the Miami office. He earned his J.D. at St. John's University School of Law in 1996 and has handled buyback, replacement and cash-and-keep claims against every major manufacturer.

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Common Questions

2022 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid Lemon Law Questions in Florida

What does Florida lemon law require for a vehicle like this Hyundai Sonata Hybrid?
Under Florida Lemon Law - Motor Vehicle Warranty Enforcement Act (Fla. Stat. §681.10 to §681.118), the repair standard is 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. Remedies: Replacement vehicle or a refund of the purchase price (minus a reasonable offset for use). The federal Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act also applies to written warranties nationwide.
How much did Easy Lemon recover in this 2022 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid case?
The case resolved with a cash-and-keep settlement totaling $8,500. The total is the payment to our client and the attorney fees paid by the manufacturer. Results may vary. Prior outcomes do not guarantee a similar result.
What is the difference between a buyback and a cash-and-keep settlement?
Under a buyback deal, the manufacturer takes back the vehicle, pays off the loan or lease and then refunds the owner, after subtracting any use allowance the state permits. In a cash-and-keep settlement, the owner keeps the vehicle and receives a cash payment.
Do I pay anything to hire Easy Lemon for a Hyundai lemon law claim?
No upfront fee. In lemon law cases the manufacturer generally pays the attorney fees under fee-shifting statutes. In this case our client paid nothing out of pocket†.
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If your Hyundai keeps going back to the shop for the same problem, you may qualify under your state's lemon law, the manufacturer pays our fees, not you. We handle Hyundai cases like this one regularly.

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