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2026 Toyota Corolla Cross Lemon Law Case Study: Buyback in South Carolina

Purchased New in South Carolina
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$37,882
Recovered
2 Visits
Repair Attempts
42 Days
Out of Service
3,273 Mi
At First Repair
Case Overview

2026 Toyota Corolla Cross: 2 Repair Visits and 42 Days Out of Service

2026 Toyota Corolla Cross lemon law buyback in South Carolina: Easy Lemon recovered $37,882 for this client after 2 repair visits and 42 days out of service. The claim was brought under South Carolina Lemon Law (S.C. Code §56-28-10 to §56-28-100). 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 2026 Toyota Corolla Cross in South Carolina. The first visit for repairs was made at 3,273 miles. The repair records show 2 visits and 42 days out of service.

Easy Lemon brought this matter to Toyota and settled it through a vehicle buyback totaling $37,882. The total combines the payment to our client and the attorney fees paid by the manufacturer.

Systems Involved

  • Engine
  • Electrical
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2
Repair Attempts
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42
Days Out of Service
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3,273
Miles at First Repair
✓
$37,882
Recovered
Repair History

2026 Toyota Corolla Cross Repair History: What the Repair Orders Show

Visit 1: May 6-12, 2026

  • The owner reported that the check engine light was on continuously and that the vehicle had suddenly shut off while driving, forcing them to roll off the road.
  • Warning lights for a hybrid system error were on.
  • During this shop stay, the vehicle was diagnosed with code C127A24 (Electronic Brake Booster Input Stroke Sensor A Signal Stuck High), and a software update to the brake ECU was performed per the applicable technical service bulletin.
  • Following those initial repairs, the owner returned reporting the same shutoff and warning light concerns were still occurring.
  • Further diagnostic work retrieved codes P06881F (ECM/PCM Power Relay Sensor Circuit) and P0E57 related to the hybrid system.
  • Wiring to the hybrid control ECU was inspected and found correct.
  • After allowing the vehicle to sit overnight, battery testing revealed sulphate degradation.
  • The 12V battery was replaced.
  • The underlying concern of the vehicle shutting off while driving remained under investigation at the close of this visit.

Visit 2: May 23-June 26, 2026

  • The owner returned again reporting the same ongoing concerns: the vehicle shutting off while driving and the hybrid battery system warning and check engine light continuing to illuminate.
  • The vehicle was scanned and code P06881F (ECM/PCM Power Relay Sensor Circuit Intermittent) was found stored in the hybrid system.
  • Fuses and the main relay were tested and found to be functioning properly.
  • Continuity from the relay to the hybrid control ECU measured within specification.
  • Parts were on order and TA support was pending; the concern was not resolved at the close of this visit.
Legal Analysis

Can a 2026 Toyota Corolla Cross Be a Lemon in South Carolina?

South Carolina Lemon Law - Defective Motor Vehicle Act (S.C. Code §56-28-10 to §56-28-100) covers new motor vehicles purchased or leased in South Carolina for personal, family, or household use.

  • Repair attempts: 3 repair attempts for the same defect
  • Days out of service: 30 cumulative calendar days
  • Remedies: Replacement vehicle or full refund (minus reasonable use offset)
  • Attorney fees: Yes - prevailing consumer may recover attorney fees
This case: This Toyota Corolla Cross went to the dealer 2 times and was out of service for 42 days. The federal Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act also applies to written warranties nationwide. Our client paid $0 out of pocket†.
Our Approach

How Was This Toyota Corolla Cross Lemon Law Claim Resolved?

1

Free Case Review

We read the repair orders and counted the visits and the days the Corolla Cross 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 $37,882. Our client paid nothing out of pocket† for legal representation.

Case Status

$37,882 Vehicle Buyback Secured

$37,882
Vehicle Buyback: Manufacturer Repurchase

Key Case Facts

  • Vehicle: 2026 Toyota Corolla Cross
  • Purchased in: South Carolina
  • Status at purchase: New
  • Mileage at first repair: 3,273 miles
  • Systems involved: Engine, Electrical
  • Repair attempts: 2 visits
  • Days out of service: 42 days
  • Manufacturer: Toyota
  • Settlement type: Vehicle Buyback
  • Settlement amount: $37,882 (Buyback)
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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

2026 Toyota Corolla Cross Lemon Law Questions in South Carolina

What does South Carolina lemon law require for a vehicle like this Toyota Corolla Cross?
Under South Carolina Lemon Law - Defective Motor Vehicle Act (S.C. Code §56-28-10 to §56-28-100), the repair standard is 3 repair attempts for the same defect, 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 2026 Toyota Corolla Cross case?
The case resolved with a vehicle buyback totaling $37,882. The total is the payment to our client and the attorney fees paid by the manufacturer. 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 our client paid nothing out of pocket†.
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