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2023 Subaru BRZ Lemon Law Case Study: Buyback in Florida

Purchased New in Florida
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$42,088
Recovered
3 Visits
Repair Attempts
207 Days
Out of Service
22,534 Mi
At First Repair
Case Overview

2023 Subaru BRZ: 3 Repair Visits and 207 Days Out of Service

2023 Subaru BRZ lemon law buyback in Florida: Easy Lemon recovered $42,088 for this client after 3 repair visits and 207 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 bought a new 2023 Subaru BRZ in Florida. The first repair visit was done when the vehicle had 22,534 miles on it. The repair records show 3 visits and 207 days out of service.

Easy Lemon took the case to Subaru and resolved it through a vehicle buyback totaling $42,088. The total combines the payment to our client, the payoff to the lender and the attorney fees paid by the manufacturer.

Systems Involved

  • Engine
  • Electrical
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3
Repair Attempts
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207
Days Out of Service
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22,534
Miles at First Repair
✓
$42,088
Recovered
Repair History

2023 Subaru BRZ Repair History: What the Repair Orders Show

Visit 1: September 8, 2025–March 5, 2026

  • The technician performed an engine teardown due to a knocking noise when the engine was revved.
  • Upon inspection, it was found that the driver-side cylinder four tube seal was leaking oil, causing the engine to run low on oil.
  • This lack of lubrication resulted in a spun rod bearing #4.
  • All four sparks plug tube seals were found to be torn and damaged; this added to the oil loss and engine failure.
  • The technician replaced the engine assembly, performed a valve adjustment, and completed an ECM update.

Visit 2: March 12, 2026

  • The owner reported a knocking noise when the engine was revved.
  • During the inspection, the technician noticed an oil leak at the cylinder four tube seal. The leak left the engine running low on oil and caused the rod bearing to spin.
  • The spark plug tube seals were also found to be damaged; this added to the oil loss.
  • The technician replaced the engine assembly, performed a valve adjustment, and completed an ECM update.

Visit 3: March 19-April 14, 2026

  • Owner reported overheating/high coolant temperature warnings and intermittent stalling.
  • During diagnostic work, technicians noticed intermittent loss of communication with the ECM due to a problem with engine wiring; wiggling the wires caused failures and codes, which suggested a suspected break in the power/ground circuit.
  • The engine wiring was replaced, after which the vehicle started reliably and no longer exhibited overheating concerns.
  • A 25-point inspection and multipoint check were completed, and the battery was replaced under body electrical repairs due to not holding a charge.
Legal Analysis

Can a 2023 Subaru BRZ 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 Subaru BRZ went to the dealer 3 times and was out of service for 207 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 Subaru BRZ Lemon Law Claim Resolved?

1

Free Case Review

We read the repair orders and counted the visits and the days the BRZ 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 Subaru

We sent Subaru a written demand that set out the repair history and asked for a buyback.

4

Vehicle Buyback

Subaru agreed to a vehicle buyback totaling $42,088. Our client paid nothing out of pocket† for legal representation.

Case Status

$42,088 Vehicle Buyback Secured

$42,088
Vehicle Buyback: Manufacturer Repurchase

Key Case Facts

  • Vehicle: 2023 Subaru BRZ
  • Purchased in: Florida
  • Status at purchase: New
  • Mileage at first repair: 22,534 miles
  • Systems involved: Engine, Electrical
  • Repair attempts: 3 visits
  • Days out of service: 207 days
  • Manufacturer: Subaru of America, Inc.
  • Settlement type: Vehicle Buyback
  • Settlement amount: $42,088 (Buyback)
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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

2023 Subaru BRZ Lemon Law Questions in Florida

What does Florida lemon law require for a vehicle like this Subaru BRZ?
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 2023 Subaru BRZ case?
The case was settled through a vehicle buyback totaling $42,088. The total is the payment to our client, the payoff to the lender 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 Subaru 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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