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2026 Hyundai Palisade Lemon Law Case Study: Buyback in Florida

Purchased New in Florida
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$80,957
Recovered
5 Visits
Repair Attempts
38 Days
Out of Service
1,085 Mi
At First Repair
Case Overview

Florida Hyundai Palisade Case: 5 Repair Visits and 38 Days Out of Service

2026 Hyundai Palisade lemon law buyback in Florida: Easy Lemon recovered $80,957 for this client after 5 repair visits and 38 days out of service. The claim was brought under Florida Lemon Law (Fla. Stat. §681.10 to §681.118). 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 this new 2026 Hyundai Palisade in Florida. Its repair orders run from August 29, 2025 to February 18, 2026: 5 visits in all, and 38 days when it could not be driven. The first visit was recorded at 1,085 miles.

Hyundai settled the claim with a vehicle buyback of $80,957. That figure includes our client's payment, the lender payoff and the attorney fees Hyundai paid.

Systems Involved

  • Engine
  • Electrical
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5
Repair Attempts
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38
Days Out of Service
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1,085
Miles at First Repair
✓
$80,957
Recovered
Repair History

2026 Hyundai Palisade Repair History: What the Repair Orders Show

Visit 1: August 29–September 5, 2025

  • Owner reported Check Engine Light with "Check Active Air Flap" error.
  • Technician found failure in passenger lower RH active air flap.
  • Diagnostic trouble codes stored (p05f00, p159a00, p159d00).
  • Technician confirmed open circuit in passenger lower air flap, replaced the flap assembly, and cleared DTCs.

Visit 2: October 30, 2025

  • Owner reported dash warning "Check Active Air Flap System." Technician found failure in both lower active air flaps and wiring due to water damage and corrosion.

Visit 3: January 8–January 22, 2026

  • Owner reported Check Engine Light with prompt "Check Active Air Flap System," noting left air flap stuck open.
  • Technician found actuator failure and corrosion in both air flap actuators and bumper wiring connectors.
  • Diagnostic trouble code P05F00 stored.
  • Technician replaced both actuators (LH and RH) and the bumper wiring harness.

Visit 4: February 6, 2026

  • Owner reported Check Engine Light with dash prompt "Check Active Air Flap System." owner noted this was the fourth visit for the same concern.
  • Technician confirmed CEL and documented parts required are on order.

Visit 5: February 6-18, 2026

  • Owner reports the check engine light is on, and the dash displays the message "Check Active Air Flap System." This is the fourth time the owner has brought the vehicle in for a similar issue.
  • The cause of the issue was found to be a failed actuator.
  • Parts ordered include an actuator for both the left and right active air flaps, a wiring for the front bumper, and a diagnostic tool operation.
Legal Analysis

Can a 2026 Hyundai Palisade 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: Across 5 repair visits, the Palisade spent 38 days out of service. The federal Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act also applies to written warranties nationwide. Our client paid $0 out of pocket†.
Our Approach

How Was This Hyundai Palisade Lemon Law Claim Resolved?

1

Free Case Review

We looked at the repair orders from August 29, 2025 to February 18, 2026 and tallied up the number of visits and how many days the Palisade stayed at the dealer.

2

Building the File

Each visit went into a timeline with the complaint, what the technician found and what was repaired, grouped by system (engine and electrical).

3

Demand to Hyundai

Hyundai received our written demand, with the repair history attached, asking for a buyback.

4

Vehicle Buyback

The claim settled as a vehicle buyback of $80,957. Legal representation cost our client nothing out of pocket†.

Case Status

$80,957 Vehicle Buyback Secured

$80,957
Vehicle Buyback: Manufacturer Repurchase

Key Case Facts

  • Vehicle: 2026 Hyundai Palisade
  • Purchased in: Florida
  • Status at purchase: New
  • Mileage at first repair: 1,085 miles
  • Systems involved: Engine, Electrical
  • Repair attempts: 5 visits
  • Days out of service: 38 days
  • Manufacturer: Hyundai
  • Settlement type: Vehicle Buyback
  • Settlement amount: $80,957 (Buyback)
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Attorney on Record

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

2026 Hyundai Palisade Lemon Law Questions in Florida

How does Florida lemon law apply to a Hyundai Palisade?
The Florida Lemon Law - Motor Vehicle Warranty Enforcement Act (Fla. Stat. §681.10 to §681.118) uses a standard of 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). Written warranties are also covered nationwide by the federal Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act.
What was the settlement amount for this 2026 Hyundai Palisade?
A vehicle buyback totaling $80,957. Part went to our client, part paid off the lender, and the rest covered attorney fees, which the manufacturer paid. Results may vary. Prior outcomes do not guarantee a similar result.
How is a buyback different from cash and keep?
With a buyback, the manufacturer takes the vehicle back, pays off the loan or lease and refunds the owner, minus any use allowance the state allows. With cash and keep, the owner keeps the vehicle and gets a cash payment.
What does it cost to bring a Hyundai lemon law claim with Easy Lemon?
There is no upfront fee. Lemon law fee-shifting statutes generally make the manufacturer pay the attorney fees. Our client in this case paid nothing out of pocket†.
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