Kentucky Lemon Law Attorneys

Yes, Kentucky has a Lemon Law designed to protect buyers and lessees of new vehicles. If your new car develops a defect that affects its use, safety, or value—and the manufacturer fails to repair it despite a reasonable opportunity to do so—you may be entitled to a refund or replacement. 

Even if your case doesn’t qualify under the state lemon law, you may still have protections under federal warranty laws. Because these claims involve strict deadlines and documentation, a lawyer’s guidance is highly recommended.

Kentucky’s Lemon Law only applies to new vehicles, not used ones. However, that doesn’t mean you’re without options if your used car has problems and was covered by a warranty. In most cases, you may be protected under the Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act, a federal law that covers vehicles that were sold or leased with written warranties. You may also have rights under other state consumer protection laws. 

Because these cases can be complex, speaking with an experienced lawyer is the best way to understand your options and protect your rights. Many lemon law lawyers, like Krohn & Moss, Ltd., don’t charge a retainer fee and only get paid if you win or settle your case. This makes pursuing legal assistance all the more worthwhile. 

Kentucky does not have a separate lemon law for used vehicles. The state’s Lemon Law is focused on new cars that experience defects within the first 12 months or 12,000 miles. Fortunately, federal law picks up where the Kentucky Lemon Law leaves off. Therefore, even if your issues arose outside of 12 months or 12,000 miles, the federal Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act provides significant protection of defects arising during the entire duration of a manufacturer’s warranty, which in some cases may be for as long as 10 years. Since every situation is different, consulting with our lawyers is the best way to explore possible remedies while avoiding costly mistakes.

The Kentucky Lemon Law covers new vehicles during the first 12 months or 12,000 miles of ownership—whichever comes first. If a defect arises that substantially impairs the use, value, or safety of the vehicle, the manufacturer must be given a reasonable opportunity to repair it—typically four or more repair attempts or the vehicle being out of service for at least 30 cumulative days. If the defect remains, the consumer typically qualifies for a replacement vehicle or a refund of the full purchase price, minus a reasonable allowance for your use of the vehicle.

If your case falls outside this coverage, federal laws like the Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act may still provide valuable protection. During your free case review, our lawyers will review your eligibility and determine the best course of action.

For new cars, the Kentucky Lemon Law applies when a defect surfaces within the first 12 months or 12,000 miles of ownership. If the manufacturer fails to fix the issue within four attempts or after 30 cumulative days waiting on repairs, they must replace the vehicle or refund your full purchase price, minus a reasonable allowance for your use of the vehicle. 

While this may sound straightforward, manufacturers often push back fiercely on these claims to avoid paying you what you’re owed. Having a lawyer on your side ensures the process is handled properly and maximizes your chances of a favorable outcome. 

Also, if defects in your vehicle arise outside of 12 months or 12,000 miles, there is a very strong federal breach of warranty law, called the Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act that provides even broader protection than the state Lemon Law.