Toyota has become one of the largest vehicle brands in the U.S., selling more than 2.3 million vehicles in a recent year. Although many people may see Toyota as a reliable car brand, some of the vehicles that come off their manufacturing lines are lemons with persistent vehicle defects.
Owning or leasing a lemon can cause significant financial problems, including loss of resale value, out-of-pocket repair costs, and other expenses related to the loss of use of the car. Fortunately, California’s Lemon Law offers consumers legal relief when they purchase or lease a vehicle that has a significant warranty-covered issue affecting its safety, use, or value, which the manufacturer or their authorized dealers cannot resolve even after a reasonable number of attempts.
If you think your Toyota is a lemon, contact The Barry Law Firm today for a FAST & FREE case evaluation. Since 2010, our Toyota Lemon Law attorneys serving San Diego have helped thousands of consumers hold big auto manufacturers accountable and demand compensation for unreliable or unsafe vehicles. And because the law makes manufacturers responsible for a consumer’s legal fees in a successful claim, we never charge for our services – no matter the outcome of the case. Reach out today to learn how we can help you, too.
Toyota Models with the Most Lemon Problems
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA) recall database, recent Toyota models that have experienced the highest number of recalls include:
- 2022-2023 Toyota Tundra – 11 recalls
- 2023 Toyota Tundra Hybrid – 8 recalls
- 2022 Toyota Tundra Hybrid – 7 recalls
- 2023 Toyota Highlander – 6 recalls
- 2024 Toyota Tundra – 5 recalls
- 2024 Toyota Sequoia – 4 recalls
- 2024 Toyota Tundra Hybrid – 4 recalls
Although a recall doesn’t automatically make a Toyota a lemon, multiple recalls can indicate that the model is prone to recurring problems. Potentially, any Toyota could be a lemon if it meets the qualifications, including the following recent models:
- Camry
- Corolla
- GR86
- Highlander
- Land Cruiser
- Mirai
- Prius
- RAV4
- Sequoia
- Sienna
- Supra
- Tacoma
- Tundra
- Venza
- 4Runner
How to Know If Your Toyota Is a Lemon
Under the California Lemon Law, a Toyota may be considered a lemon if it has a defect that significantly impacts its safety, use, or value. For instance, recurring engine or transmission problems, brake failures, electrical issues, or excessive body paint flaws could all make a Toyota a lemon. The law does not apply to defects resulting from neglect, abuse, or aftermarket parts, though.
The defect must also be covered by Toyota’s original warranty. If the manufacturer’s original warranty is no longer in force, the vehicle may still qualify as a lemon if the first repair attempts were before the warranty expired.
A Toyota owner or lessee may have a Lemon Law claim if the manufacturer or their authorized dealers have failed to resolve the defect within a reasonable number of repair attempts. What California’s Lemon Law considers a reasonable number of repairs can vary from case to case:
- Defects posing significant danger – Two or more attempts to fix safety defects are typically considered reasonable.
- Less severe defects – Manufacturers may be entitled to more than two attempts to fix less critical problems.
- Vehicle out of service – In certain circumstances, a Toyota that is out of service for an inordinate amount of time may automatically qualify as a lemon.
If you aren’t sure whether your defective Toyota vehicle qualifies as a lemon, an experienced Lemon Law attorney at The Barry Law Firm can help.
What Can You Get Back from a Toyota Lemon Law Claim?
California’s Lemon Law gives you the right to demand that Toyota buy their lemon vehicle back from you. A Lemon Law buyback can include a refund of your purchase or lease price plus other losses related to your Toyota’s problems, including:
- Down payments
- Monthly payments made
- Remainder of your loan balance
- Sales taxes
- Finance charges
- Registration fees
- Out-of-pocket repair costs
- Towing fees
- Rental car fees or alternative transportation expenses
California law also requires that the manufacturer pay the attorney’s fees and legal expenses you incurred in pursuing a successful Lemon Law case. When you hire The Barry Law Firm to assist with your claim, you will never receive a bill from us, regardless of the outcome of your claim.
How Can a Lemon Law Attorney Serving San Diego Help?
When Toyota has failed to fix your car’s substantial warranty-covered defect despite having a reasonable opportunity, you may have a Lemon Law claim. However, Toyota is unlikely to simply accept your claim and make things right. They have full legal teams ready to fight your case and avoid paying you what you are owed. Having an experienced Lemon Law attorney on your side can help level the playing field.
A Toyota lemon lawyer from The Barry Law Firm can help you seek financial relief and accountability by:
- Reviewing the facts of your case to assess the strength of your claim and explaining your legal rights
- Helping you assemble your documentation supporting that your car qualifies as a lemon, including repair orders and communication with Toyota or their authorized dealership
- Documenting your expenses and financial losses due to your car’s failures to ensure we pursue maximum compensation
- Handling all the details of pursuing your Lemon Law claim with Toyota to take the stress of dealing with a big auto manufacturer off your shoulders
- Negotiating aggressively for a settlement and representing you in court if Toyota refuses to make a fair offer
- Taking care of your Toyota Lemon Law case without ever charging you anything
Contact The Barry Law Firm Today!
When your Toyota has a serious warranty-covered issue affecting its safety, use, or value that the manufacturer or an authorized dealer cannot fix after a reasonable number of attempts, you may have a claim under the California Lemon Law for compensation. Contact The Barry Law Firm today for a fast, free, no-obligation consultation with a Toyota lemon attorney to discuss your legal options for pursuing justice.
