Kia Lemon Law in California

Kia Lemon Law Overview

Kia vehicles have become more popular, but repeated engine and transmission failures have sparked many lemon law claims. You may qualify if your Kia has serious, repeated problems.

 

Common Kia Models with Lemon Claims

• Kia Sorento (engine knock and stalling)

• Kia Optima (engine and transmission issues)

• Kia Sportage (electrical malfunctions)

• Kia Forte (infotainment glitches)

 

Typical Kia Lemon Defects

• Excessive engine oil burning

• Engine knocking

• Transmission hesitation

• Stalling at highway speeds

• Electrical shorts

 

Kia Lemon Law FAQs

Q: What is “engine knock”?
A: It’s a metallic noise from damaged bearings, often requiring an engine replacement.

 

Q: Can I lemon a used Kia?
A: Possibly, if it was still under the manufacturer’s warranty when problems began.

 

Q: How long do I have to file?
A: Up to four years from when you knew (or should have known) of the lemon problem.

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