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Reviewed by Nick Movagar, Founder & Attorney, American Lemon Law Group  ·  Last updated August 2026 Key Takeaways The refund of your purchase price is generally not taxable. The IRS treats it as a return of capital, not income. Anything you receive above what you paid for the vehicle is generally taxable, and the…

Key Takeaways If your Volkswagen ID.4 keeps going back to the dealer for the same problem, California’s lemon law may require Volkswagen to buy it back or replace it. The ID.4 has been recalled for doors that can open while driving, screens that black out, 12V battery charging failures and battery fire risk. A…

Key Takeaways If your Volvo EX90 or EX30 keeps having the same problem after repair visits, California’s lemon law may require Volvo to buy it back or replace it. The EX90 is Volvo’s most troubled recent launch: blank screens, failed phone keys and features that arrived months late. The EX30 has had battery fire…

Key Takeaways If your Mercedes-Benz EQB, EQE or EQS keeps going back to the dealer for the same problem, California’s lemon law may require Mercedes-Benz USA to buy it back or replace it. The EQB has had repeated battery fire recalls, and owners have been told to park outside while they wait for a…

Key Takeaways If your Ford F-150 Lightning keeps going back to the dealer for the same problem, California’s lemon law may require Ford to buy it back or replace it. The Lightning has been recalled for a park system that may not hold, front suspension parts that can come loose, battery cells that can…

Key Takeaways If your Cadillac Lyriq keeps going back to the dealer for the same problem, California’s lemon law may require General Motors to buy it back or replace it. The Lyriq has been recalled for blank driver displays, unexpected anti-lock brake activation and high-voltage battery defects. Federal regulators are also investigating brake assist…

Key Takeaways If your Jeep Wrangler 4xe or Grand Cherokee 4xe keeps going back to the dealer, California’s lemon law may require FCA US to buy it back or replace it. The 4xe plug-in hybrids have been recalled for battery fire risk, engine failure and sudden loss of drive power. Some owners have been…

Reviewed by Nick Movagar, Founder & Attorney, American Lemon Law Group  ·  Last updated August 2026 Key Takeaways GM’s 2026 recalls so far are small. The defects generating most California claims are older and much larger. The biggest is the L87 6.2L V8 connecting rod bearing issue, an ongoing NHTSA investigation, PE25001, covering 877,710…

Reviewed by Nick Movagar, Founder & Attorney, American Lemon Law Group  ·  Last updated August 2026 Key Takeaways A recall is not a lemon law claim. A recall is a free repair. A lemon law claim arises when that repair does not work. Ford’s largest 2026 action is recall 26S48, NHTSA campaign 26V402000, covering…

Reviewed by Nick Movagar, Founder & Attorney, American Lemon Law Group  ·  Last updated August 2026 Key Takeaways Repair orders are the most critical evidence in a California lemon law claim. Your case is largely built from them. Only repairs at a manufacturer-authorised dealership or service centre count toward the thresholds. Independent shops do…

Reviewed by Nick Movagar, Founder & Attorney, American Lemon Law Group  ·  Last updated August 2026 Key Takeaways California’s Lemon Law generally covers the drivetrain, chassis and other major mechanical components of an RV or motorhome, not the living quarters. Your RV may qualify if the defect appeared during the warranty period, affects its…

Reviewed by Nick Movagar, Founder & Attorney, American Lemon Law Group  ·  Last updated August 2026 Key Takeaways The Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act is California state law. The Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act, 15 U.S.C. sections 2301 to 2312, is federal law that applies nationwide. For most California drivers, Song-Beverly is the stronger claim. It carries…