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$36,902 Vehicle Buyback
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2023 Volkswagen ID.4 Lemon Law Case Study: Buyback in Washington

Leased New in Washington
$36,902
Recovered
1 Visit
Repair Attempts
51 Days
Out of Service
Case Overview

2023 Volkswagen ID.4: 1 Repair Visit and 51 Days Out of Service

2023 Volkswagen ID.4 lemon law buyback in Washington: Easy Lemon recovered $36,902 for this client after 1 repair visit and 51 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 leased a new 2023 Volkswagen ID.4 in Washington. The repair records show 1 visit and 51 days out of service.

Easy Lemon took the case to Volkswagen and resolved it with a vehicle buyback totaling $36,902. The total combines the payment to our client, the payoff to the lender and the attorney fees.

Systems Involved

  • Electrical
  • Engine
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1
Repair Attempts
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51
Days Out of Service
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$36,902
Recovered
Repair History

2023 Volkswagen ID.4 Repair History: What the Repair Orders Show

Visit 1: June 10 - July 30, 2025

  • Vehicle in limp mode, limited to approximately 30 mph.
  • Diagnostic scan found code U04A5 and found it necessary to replace the J1212 and the 4 short harnesses from it to the battery modules.
  • Technicians de-energized and re-energized the high-voltage system, identified a black HV battery lid with proper stickers, removed the HV battery, replaced control unit J1212 along with all four wiring harnesses, performed a coolant bleed, and cleared the code.
Legal Analysis

Can a 2023 Volkswagen ID.4 Be a Lemon in Washington?

Washington Lemon Law - Motor Vehicle Warranty Enforcement (Wash. Rev. Code §19.118.005 to §19.118.911) covers new motor vehicles purchased or leased in Washington for personal, family, or household use (includes motorcycles).

  • Repair attempts: 4 repair attempts for the same defect (or 2 for serious safety defects)
  • Days out of service: 30 cumulative calendar days
  • Remedies: Replacement vehicle, full refund, or restitution
  • Attorney fees: Yes - manufacturer pays consumer's attorney fees if consumer prevails
This case: This Volkswagen ID.4 went to the dealer 1 time and was out of service for 51 days. The claim was brought under the federal Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act.
Our Approach

How Was This Volkswagen ID.4 Lemon Law Claim Resolved?

1

Free Case Review

We read the repair orders and counted the visits and the days the ID.4 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.

3

Demand to Volkswagen

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

4

Vehicle Buyback

Volkswagen agreed to a vehicle buyback totaling $36,902.

Case Status

$36,902 Vehicle Buyback Secured

$36,902
Vehicle Buyback: Manufacturer Repurchase

Key Case Facts

  • Vehicle: 2023 Volkswagen ID.4
  • Leased in: Washington
  • Status at purchase: New
  • Systems involved: Electrical, Engine
  • Repair attempts: 1 visit
  • Days out of service: 51 days
  • Manufacturer: Volkswagen
  • Settlement type: Vehicle Buyback
  • Settlement amount: $36,902 (Buyback)
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Steven Nassi, Esq. - Managing Partner

Steven Nassi, Esq.

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

Licensed attorney whose practice is limited to lemon law. Steven leads the Easy Lemon legal team and has overseen thousands of successful lemon law claims against major manufacturers including Audi, Volkswagen, Mercedes-Benz, BMW, and more.

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Common Questions

2023 Volkswagen ID.4 Lemon Law Questions in Washington

What does Washington lemon law require for a vehicle like this Volkswagen ID.4?
Under Washington Lemon Law - Motor Vehicle Warranty Enforcement (Wash. Rev. Code §19.118.005 to §19.118.911), the repair standard is 4 repair attempts for the same defect (or 2 for serious safety defects), or 30 cumulative calendar days out of service. Remedies: Replacement vehicle, full refund, or restitution. The federal Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act also applies to written warranties nationwide.
How much did Easy Lemon recover in this 2023 Volkswagen ID.4 case?
The case was settled through a vehicle buyback totaling $36,902. The total is the payment to our client, the payoff to the lender and the attorney fees. 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 Volkswagen lemon law claim?
No upfront fee. In lemon law cases the manufacturer generally pays the attorney fees under fee-shifting statutes.
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