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2024 Toyota GR86 Lemon Law Case Study: Buyback in Virginia

Purchased New in Virginia
$44,535
Recovered
2 Visits
Repair Attempts
119 Days
Out of Service
611 Mi
At First Repair
Case Overview

2024 Toyota GR86: 2 Repair Visits and 119 Days Out of Service

2024 Toyota GR86 lemon law buyback in Virginia: Easy Lemon recovered $44,535 for this client after 2 repair visits and 119 days out of service. The claim was brought under Virginia Motor Vehicle Warranty Enforcement Act (Virginia Lemon Law) (Va. Code §59.1-207.9 to §59.1-207.16). 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 2024 Toyota GR86 in Virginia. The first visit for repairs happened at 611 miles. The repair records show 2 visits and 119 days out of service.

Easy Lemon went to Toyota with this matter and settled it through a vehicle buyback of $44,535. The total combines the payment to our client, the payoff to the lender and the attorney fees.

Systems Involved

  • Engine
  • Electrical
  • Fuel
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2
Repair Attempts
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119
Days Out of Service
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611
Miles at First Repair
✓
$44,535
Recovered
Repair History

2024 Toyota GR86 Repair History: What the Repair Orders Show

Visit 1: April 4-5, 2024

  • The technician discovered a code for a large evaporative system leak (P0455), but determined that the problem was likely a loose gas cap because the system cleared after testing.
  • Because the EyeSight safety system automatically disables itself when a check engine light is active, resolving the fuel cap issue addressed both concerns.

Visit 2: September 27, 2025

  • As per intake Toyota is not able to provide an ongoing repair order just the inspection form that they have provided already.
  • This is an ongoing Repair since September 27, 2025, the car has just been sitting at the shop and they're not working on it.
Legal Analysis

Can a 2024 Toyota GR86 Be a Lemon in Virginia?

Virginia Motor Vehicle Warranty Enforcement Act (Virginia Lemon Law) (Va. Code §59.1-207.9 to §59.1-207.16) covers new motor vehicles purchased or leased in Virginia for personal, family, or household use.

  • Repair attempts: 3 repair attempts for the same defect (or 1 for serious safety defects)
  • Days out of service: 30 cumulative calendar days
  • Remedies: Replacement vehicle or full refund (minus reasonable use offset)
  • Attorney fees: Yes - prevailing consumer entitled to reasonable attorney fees
This case: This Toyota GR86 went to the dealer 2 times and was out of service for 119 days. The federal Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act also applies to written warranties nationwide.
Our Approach

How Was This Toyota GR86 Lemon Law Claim Resolved?

1

Free Case Review

We read the repair orders and counted the visits and the days the GR86 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 Toyota

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

4

Vehicle Buyback

Toyota agreed to a vehicle buyback totaling $44,535. Part of the attorney fees came out of the settlement.

Case Status

$44,535 Vehicle Buyback Secured

$44,535
Vehicle Buyback: Manufacturer Repurchase

Key Case Facts

  • Vehicle: 2024 Toyota GR86
  • Purchased in: Virginia
  • Status at purchase: New
  • Mileage at first repair: 611 miles
  • Systems involved: Engine, Electrical, Fuel
  • Repair attempts: 2 visits
  • Days out of service: 119 days
  • Manufacturer: Toyota
  • Settlement type: Vehicle Buyback
  • Settlement amount: $44,535 (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

2024 Toyota GR86 Lemon Law Questions in Virginia

What does Virginia lemon law require for a vehicle like this Toyota GR86?
Under Virginia Motor Vehicle Warranty Enforcement Act (Virginia Lemon Law) (Va. Code §59.1-207.9 to §59.1-207.16), the repair standard is 3 repair attempts for the same defect (or 1 for serious safety defects), or 30 cumulative calendar days out of service. Remedies: Replacement vehicle or full refund (minus reasonable use offset). The federal Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act also applies to written warranties nationwide.
How much did Easy Lemon recover in this 2024 Toyota GR86 case?
A resolution was reached with a vehicle buyback of $44,535. 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 Toyota lemon law claim?
No upfront fee. In lemon law cases the manufacturer generally pays the attorney fees under fee-shifting statutes. In this case, part of the attorney fees came out of the settlement.
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