New York Lemon Law

New York Lemon Law — Quick Reference

Coverage	Details
Vehicles Covered	New and used motor vehicles purchased or leased primarily for personal, family, or household use.
Repair Attempts Required	4 attempts for the same defect substantially impairing use, value, or safety; OR 1 attempt for a serious safety defect; OR 30 cumulative days out of service.
Coverage Period	2 years or 18,000 miles from original delivery, whichever comes first.
Motorcycles Covered	No
Used Car Coverage	Yes — separate Used Car Lemon Law covers used vehicles sold with warranty of at least 90 days or 3,000 miles.
Remedy	Full refund or comparable replacement vehicle. Manufacturer pays attorney's fees.
Statutes	New York General Business Law §§198-a (New); §198-b (Used)
Last Verified	April 2025

Note: New York's lemon law requires mandatory arbitration before a civil lawsuit. The process is administered by the NY Attorney General's office. Always mention "AutoPedia" when contacting any attorney listed below.

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• NY - Lemon Law - New York New Car Lemon Law Statutes.
• NY - Lemon Law - New York Used Car Lemon Law Statutes.
• NY - Lemon Law - Office of Attorney General.
• NY - New Car Lemon Law Guide - Office of Attorney General.
• NY - Used Car Lemon Law Guide - Office of Attorney General.

  
  New York (NY) Lemon Law Attorneys:
  • Law Offices of Steven Veinger, P.A. – 100% dedicated to insuring that your Lemon Law rights are protected.
  • Barton Gilman LLP – Barton Gilman is different from the inside out.
  • Lemberg Law LLC – Serving New York consumers. Free consultation.
  • National Lemon Law Center. – We’ve helped over 19,000 consumers recover over $70 million.
  • Robison Lemon Law Group, LLC – Years of experience in Lemon Law and Breach of Warranty cases.
  • Allen Stewart, P.C. – Lemon Law Experts. Free case evaluation.
  • Kimmel & Silverman – Free New York Lemon Law Help. Honored by ABA.
  • Rockpoint Law P.C. – You Can Get a Cash Settlement, a Replacement Car, or a Refund
  • Lemon Law Group Partners PLC. – Started by former Car Manufacturer Attorney. More than 20 years experience.
  • The Law Office of Abel L – Pierre. A private Law Firm serving the Public's Interest