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2025 Toyota Tundra Lemon Law Case Study: Buyback in North Dakota

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$59,849.45
Recovered
Engine Misfire
Primary Defect
135 Days
Out of Service
Short Block
Replacement Recommended
Case Overview

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

2025 Toyota Tundra lemon law buyback in North Dakota: Easy Lemon recovered $59,849.45 for this client. The claim was brought under N.D. Cent. Code § 51-07-16 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 brand-new 2025 Toyota Tundra in 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, about four and a half months, for a persistent cylinder 6 misfire that ultimately required Toyota to recommend a complete short block replacement. Several related parts, including injectors, gaskets, spark plugs, valves, and the oil filter, were also listed for replacement.

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 1,001 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 within two weeks, along with check engine, traction control, and additional warning lights
  • Engine short block replacement required: Toyota recommended replacing the short block, with injectors, gaskets, spark plugs, valves and the oil filter listed for replacement
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2
Repair Visits
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135
Days Out of Service
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1,001
Miles at First Repair
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Short Block
Replacement Recommended
Repair History

135 Days in the Shop for a Brand-New Truck

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
Legal Analysis

Why Did This 2025 Toyota Tundra Qualify as a Lemon in North Dakota?

When a brand-new truck requires an engine short block replacement 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 30-business-day threshold exceeded: Under North Dakota Century Code § 51-07-16 et seq., a vehicle qualifies as a lemon if it has been out of service for 30 or more cumulative business days. This Tundra was out of service for 135 days
  • 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 about four and a half months
  • Catastrophic defect at minimal mileage: Needing a short block replacement, essentially a new engine core, on a brand-new truck 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 and know their warranty process inside and out. Our client paid $0, the manufacturer covers all legal fees.
Our Approach

How Easy Lemon Fought for Our Client's Rights

1

Free Case Evaluation

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.

2

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 30-business-day threshold.

3

Demand to Toyota

We filed a formal demand against Toyota citing both North Dakota's lemon law (§ 51-07-16 et seq.) and the federal Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act, documenting the catastrophic engine defect, the failed initial repair, and 135 days without the vehicle.

4

Resolution: $59,849.45 Vehicle Buyback

Easy Lemon successfully resolved this case on behalf of our client, securing a $59,849.45 vehicle buyback, an outcome that reflected the severity of the engine defect and the extraordinary time the vehicle spent in the shop.

Case Status

$59,849.45 Vehicle Buyback Secured

$59,849.45
Vehicle Buyback: Lemon Law & Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act Claim

Key Case Facts

  • Vehicle: 2025 Toyota Tundra
  • Leased: April 22, 2025, in North Dakota
  • Status at lease: Brand new (4 miles on odometer)
  • Approximate mileage at intake: 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 Sales, U.S.A., Inc.
  • Settlement amount: $59,849.45 (Buyback)
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Common Questions

2025 Toyota Tundra Lemon Law Questions in North Dakota

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 § 51-07-16 et seq., a vehicle may qualify as a lemon if a substantial defect has not been repaired after more than three repair attempts for the same issue, or the vehicle has been out of service for 30 or more cumulative business days due to repair. This Tundra was out of service for 135 days, well past the 30-business-day threshold.
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 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 court may award reasonable attorney fees under the federal Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act if you prevail.
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