German automaker Audi AG sells several models of Audi luxury sedans and SUVs in California and across the United States. Audis are popular and generally dependable vehicles. But like other European luxury cars, they can be expensive to maintain and repair. Sometimes, an Audi develops problems that cannot be repaired, regardless of cost.
Unfortunately, Audi owners have complained about a variety of vehicle defects. If you own or lease an Audi that seems to spend more time in the repair shop than on the road, your Audi may be a lemon. California’s Lemon Law allows car owners or lessees to demand that Audi buy back a faulty vehicle and pay the costs of owning an Audi lemon.
If you have an Audi Lemon Law claim in California, a lawyer from The Barry Law Firm can help you seek a buyback from Audi AG, a subsidiary of the Volkswagen Group. Our Los Angeles law firm handles only Lemon Law claims and has been securing buyback compensation for unhappy car owners like you since 2010.
Contact The Barry Law Firm today if you’ve experienced defects covered by Audi’s original manufacturer’s warranty that have proven unrepairable after several attempts. We do not charge a fee to pursue California Lemon Law buybacks because the law requires auto manufacturers to pay consumers’ legal costs after successful buyback claims. You’ll never get a bill from us, no matter the outcome of your case.
Call or reach out online for a fast and free consultation about an Audi Lemon Law buyback claim today!
Common Audi Defects That May Qualify Under the Lemon Law
Is your Audi a problem car? Here are some common vehicle defects that might qualify your Audi for a Lemon Law claim:
- Sticking, jerking, hesitating, or noisy transmission
- Catalytic converter failures
- High-voltage battery modules that overheat, increasing the risk of a fire
- Spark plugs or ignition coil failures
- Premature brake wear, brake pedal vibrations, and noisy brakes
- Exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) defects
- Oil leaks, typically from the valve cover gasket and the camshaft tensioner
- Electrical component failures, such as loss of instrument panel display, loss of rearview camera image, or headlights randomly turning on and off while driving
- Noise and vibrations in axles, steering column, engine, or brakes
- Structural defects that allow water leaks
If you have a significant warranty-covered problem with your Audi that persists despite repeated repair attempts, let The Barry Law Firm explain how to file a Lemon Law claim against Audi in California.
Audi Models That Could Be Lemons
Any faulty Audi model could potentially be a lemon. If you are dealing with substantial Audi vehicle defects under the original warranty that defy repair despite the manufacturer’s reasonable number of attempts, you may have a lemon vehicle. That could include any of these popular recent Audi models:
Sedans:
- Audi A3
- Audi S3
- Audi RS3
- Audi A4
- Audi S4
- Audi A5
- Audi A6
- Audi S6
- Audi A6 e-tron
- Audi A7
- Audi A8
- Audi S8
- Audi e-tron GT
SUVs:
- Audi Q3
- Audi Q4 e-tron
- Audi Q5
- Audi Allroad
- Audi Q6 e-tron
- Audi Q7
- Audi Q8
- Audi Q8 e-tron
Sports Cars:
- Audi R8
- Audi TT
How Audi Lemon Law Works in California
The primary protection offered by California’s Lemon Law is a buyback. This means the manufacturer repurchases your vehicle for its full price plus your additional costs and losses associated with the vehicle’s failure.
In a successful California Audi Lemon Law buyback, you may recover your:
- Purchase or lease price, including the down payment, monthly loan or lease payments you’ve made, and the remaining balance of the car loan
- Collateral charges, including sales or use taxes, license and registration fees, and other official fees
- Incidental costs, including repairs, towing, and rental cars or other alternative transportation while your Audi was not available
- Attorneys’ fees and costs, as required by California’s Lemon Law
Vehicle manufacturers must pay the consumer’s attorneys’ fees and costs after a successful Audi Lemon Law case. You’ll never be billed for legal services provided by The Barry Law Firm, no matter the outcome.
However, California’s Lemon Law also allows a vehicle manufacturer to deduct a “usage fee” or “mileage offset” from the amount they pay for a lemon’s purchase or lease price in a Lemon Law buyback. The amount is based on the miles driven before the initial attempt to fix the problem that led to the Lemon Law claim. An Audi Lemon Law lawyer will help determine the value of your buyback to ensure you pursue the full amount.
What Qualifies for an Audi Lemon Law Buyback?
Any motor vehicle, including an Audi, is considered a lemon under California’s Lemon Law if it has a substantial defect covered by the manufacturer’s original written warranty that has not been resolved after a reasonable number of repair attempts by the manufacturer (typically through an authorized dealership).
The defect must substantially impair the vehicle’s:
- Safety, meaning it creates a serious danger of injury or death,
- Use, meaning it impacts the vehicle’s basic function as reliable transportation, or
- Value, meaning the defect reduces the vehicle’s overall resale value.
Even if the manufacturer’s original warranty has expired, your vehicle may be covered by the law if the warranty was in force when you first attempted to have it repaired. However, there is a statute of limitations on how long you have to file your claim, so don’t wait to contact a Lemon Law attorney. The Lemon Law does not apply to problems caused by neglect, misuse, or abuse of the vehicle or by unauthorized repairs, after-market parts, or alterations.
For your Audi to be considered a lemon and to obtain a buyback, you must allow the manufacturer a reasonable number of attempts to make repairs. But what’s considered a reasonable number of repairs can vary from case to case. For defects posing a significant danger, two or more attempts to fix the problem are typically considered reasonable. The manufacturer may be entitled to more than two attempts to repair the problem if it is less severe. In certain circumstances, your vehicle may automatically qualify as a lemon if it is out of service for an inordinate amount of time.
The consumer must have also purchased or leased their defective vehicle in California – although there are exceptions for military members.
What to Do If Your Audi Is a Lemon
If you have tried repeatedly to have your Audi repaired and its problems are still unresolved, you should contact The Barry Law Firm in Los Angeles to schedule a free consultation. We can help you pursue full restitution through an Audi Lemon Law buyback.
To prepare to file a claim, review your Audi warranty to make sure it covers the issue that has proven unrepairable. Once you confirm that, gather documentation of your ownership, the vehicle’s problems, your attempts to get repairs, and what it has cost you.
Try to collect records such as:
- Purchase or lease agreement
- Loan contract or statement
- Audi original warranty
- Vehicle registration
- Repair orders and invoices
- Receipts, bank statements, and credit card records of collateral and incidental costs
- Correspondence with the authorized dealership, service center, or manufacturer
- Any other available records related to your vehicle’s problem
Why You Need an Audi Lemon Law Attorney
There are multiple steps to an Audi Lemon Law buyback claim. It is a complicated process that an experienced Audi Lemon Law attorney can guide you through. Proving that your Audi is a lemon under California’s Lemon Law will require you to demonstrate that:
- Your Audi has a defect that substantially impairs its safety, usability, or resale value.
- Your Audi’s defect is covered by the manufacturer’s original written warranty as issued at the time of purchase or lease.
- Your Audi’s defect has not been resolved, despite giving the manufacturer a reasonable number of attempts to repair it.
As you might imagine, Volkswagen and Audi AG do not want to buy your vehicle back from you. Audi has lawyers on staff to challenge Lemon Law claims, regardless of their validity. They may argue that your Audi’s issues are not covered by the warranty, are not serious enough to warrant a buyback, or were caused by your misuse of the vehicle. You should have an experienced Lemon Law attorney in your corner to make it an even fight.
Contact a Skilled Audi Lemon Lawyer for Help
Contact The Barry Law Firm about pursuing a full refund for you through an Audi Lemon Law claim. We are California’s trusted Audi Lemon Law attorneys with a track record of obtaining justice for car owners across the state. Our attorneys will aggressively press Audi to make restitution to you through a Lemon Law buyback. If necessary, we will be prepared to take a solid case to court.
Call The Barry Law Firm at 877-LEMON-03 in Los Angeles, CA, or reach out online today for your FAST and FREE legal consultation. Remember, we never charge our clients for helping them with California Lemon Law claims.
