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2025 Toyota Tundra Lemon Law Case Study — North Dakota

Leased from Toyota of North Dakota Case resolved August 2026 • Published August 18, 2026 Free Case Review → Call (855) 435-3666 $53,364.14 Recovered Engine Misfire Primary Defect 135 Days Out of Service Short Block Engine Replacement Case Overview

A Brand-New Toyota Tundra That Needed a New Engine Before Its First Oil Change

Toyota Tundra lemon law claims in North Dakota are covered under N.D. Cent. Code § 51-07-16 et seq.. When a vehicle requires multiple repair attempts for the same defect and the manufacturer cannot provide a permanent fix, the owner may be entitled to a cash settlement — at no cost†.

Our client leased a brand-new 2025 Toyota Tundra from Toyota of North Dakota on April 22, 2025, with just 4 miles on the odometer. Within weeks, the check engine light illuminated along with a parking brake malfunction warning — signaling something seriously wrong with the powertrain.

Over the next several months, the vehicle spent 135 cumulative days in the shop — more than four and a half months — for a persistent cylinder 6 misfire that ultimately required Toyota to recommend a complete short block replacement. The engine's core components — including injectors, gaskets, spark plugs, valves, and the oil filter — all needed replacement at just 1,900 miles.

What Went Wrong

Multiple warning lights within weeks of delivery: The parking brake malfunction light and check engine light activated less than a month after leasing — at just 1,900 miles on a brand-new truck
Cylinder 6 misfire (DTC P030600): Diagnosis revealed a short circuit and persistent misfire in cylinder 6, initially attributed to a faulty spark plug
Initial repair failed: Despite replacing the spark plug, the misfire returned immediately — along with check engine, traction control, and additional warning lights
Engine short block replacement required: Toyota determined the misfire was caused by bearing failure in the output carrier assembly that damaged the planetary set, requiring replacement of the short block plus injectors, gaskets, valves, and multiple internal components

🔧 2 Repair Visits 📅 135 Days Out of Service 🛣️ 1,900 Miles at Failure ⚙️ Short Block Engine Replacement Repair History

135 Days in the Shop for a Truck With 1,900 Miles

Visit 1 — May 20–22, 2025 (3 days in shop)

Parking brake malfunction light and check engine light were on
Diagnosis revealed a short circuit and DTC P030600 — misfire on cylinder 6
Coil packs were swapped for testing; faulty spark plug identified
Spark plug replaced (part #90919-01295) and multi-point inspection completed
Test drive appeared normal — vehicle returned to customer

Visit 2 — June 2 – October 12, 2025 (132 days in shop)

Vehicle returned with check engine, traction control, and additional warning lights
Continued misfire on cylinder 6 confirmed — the spark plug replacement did not resolve the root cause
Toyota recommended replacing the short block — the lower half of the engine
Parts listed for replacement: injectors, gaskets, spark plugs, valves, and oil filter
Vehicle remained at the dealership for over four months awaiting parts and repair

Legal Analysis

Why This Toyota Tundra Qualified as a Lemon in North Dakota

When a brand-new truck requires an engine short block replacement at 1,900 miles and spends 135 days in the shop, the lemon law case is exceptionally strong. This case clearly exceeded North Dakota's statutory thresholds.

North Dakota's 15-day threshold exceeded by 9x: Under North Dakota Century Code § 51-07-10.1, a vehicle qualifies as a lemon if it has been out of service for 15 or more cumulative business days. This Tundra was out of service for 135 days — nine times the statutory minimum
Substantial impairment of use: A truck that spends more time in the shop than on the road clearly has its use substantially impaired. The owner was without their vehicle for over four and a half months
Catastrophic defect at minimal mileage: Needing a short block replacement — essentially a new engine core — at just 1,900 miles indicates a fundamental manufacturing defect, not normal wear
Recurring same defect: The cylinder 6 misfire persisted across both repair visits. The initial spark plug replacement was merely a symptom fix — the underlying engine defect required far more extensive repair
Federal Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act: In addition to North Dakota's state lemon law, the federal warranty act provided a strong complementary legal path given the manufacturer's inability to repair the defect in a reasonable time

💡 Easy Lemon Advantage: Toyota has a reputation for reliability, which makes lemon law claims against them particularly compelling — when a Toyota fails this badly, it's clear something went seriously wrong in manufacturing. Our attorneys handle Toyota claims nationwide and know their warranty process inside and out. Our client paid $0 — the manufacturer covers all legal fees. Our Approach

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We reviewed the complete repair history, the lease agreement, and the diagnostic records showing the persistent cylinder 6 misfire and the manufacturer's recommendation for a short block replacement.

Documentation & Case Building

Our team compiled both repair orders documenting the progression from a "simple" spark plug replacement to a full short block engine replacement. We calculated the 135 cumulative days out of service — far exceeding North Dakota's 15-day threshold.

Demand to Toyota Motor North America

We filed a formal demand against Toyota citing both North Dakota's lemon law (§ 51-07-10.1) and the federal Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act — documenting the catastrophic engine defect, the failed initial repair, and 135 days without the vehicle.

Resolution — $53,364.14 Vehicle Buyback

Easy Lemon successfully resolved this case on behalf of our client, securing a $53,364.14 vehicle buyback — an outcome that reflected the severity of the engine defect and the extraordinary time the vehicle spent in the shop.

Case Status

$53,364.14 Vehicle Buyback Secured

$53,364.14 Vehicle Buyback — Lemon Law & Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act Claim

Key Case Facts

Vehicle: 2025 Toyota Tundra
Leased: April 22, 2025, from Toyota of North Dakota
Status at lease: Brand new (4 miles on odometer)
Current mileage: 1,900 miles
Primary defect: Persistent cylinder 6 misfire requiring short block engine replacement
Days out of service: 135 cumulative days
Repair visits: 2
Manufacturer: Toyota Motor North America
Settlement amount: $53,364.14 (Buyback)

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What does it mean when a Toyota Tundra needs a short block replacement? A short block replacement means the lower half of the engine — including the crankshaft, pistons, connecting rods, and engine block — must be replaced. This is one of the most extensive engine repairs possible, essentially replacing the core of the engine. When a brand-new vehicle requires a short block replacement at low mileage, it strongly indicates a manufacturing defect and is a compelling basis for a lemon law claim. Does North Dakota have a lemon law? Yes. Under North Dakota Century Code § 51-07-10.1, a vehicle may qualify as a lemon if a substantial defect has not been repaired after 3 or more repair attempts for the same issue, or the vehicle has been out of service for 15 or more cumulative business days due to repair. This case exceeded the days-out-of-service threshold by nearly 9 times with 135 days in the shop. Can I file a lemon law claim on a leased Toyota? Yes. Lemon laws in most states, including North Dakota, protect both purchasers and lessees of new vehicles. If your leased Toyota has a substantial defect that the dealer cannot fix after a reasonable number of attempts or reasonable time in the shop, you may be entitled to a replacement vehicle or a refund of your lease payments. Easy Lemon handles leased vehicle claims regularly. How does Easy Lemon handle Toyota lemon law claims? Easy Lemon files a formal demand against Toyota Motor North America citing the applicable state lemon law and/or the federal Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act. We handle all documentation, communication with Toyota's legal team, negotiation, and litigation if necessary. You pay nothing out of pocket† — the manufacturer is required to pay all attorney fees if you prevail. Toyota Owner?

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