State lemon law guide
Texas Lemon Law
What counts as a lemon in Texas, whether used cars are covered, and how to get a refund or replacement.
Texas lemon law in one sentence
Under Texas’s lemon law (Tex. Occ. Code § 2301.601 et seq.), a new vehicle is presumed a lemon if the same defect is not fixed after 4 repair attempts (or 2 for a defect likely to cause death or serious injury) or it has been out of service for 30 days in the first 24 months / 24,000 miles during the first 24 months or 24,000 miles.
Texas lemon law at a glance
- Statute
- Tex. Occ. Code § 2301.601 et seq.
- Coverage period
- 24 months or 24,000 miles
- Repair attempts
- 4 for the same defect · 2 for a serious safety defect
- Days out of service
- 30 days in the first 24 months / 24,000 miles
- Used cars covered
- No
How to file a lemon law claim in Texas
- Keep every repair order showing the problem, the date and the mileage.
- Confirm you meet Texas’s threshold: 4 attempts or 30 days in the first 24 months / 24,000 miles within 24 months or 24,000 miles.
- Send written notice to the manufacturer by certified mail and give it a final chance to repair.
- If it is not fixed, request the manufacturer’s arbitration program or contact a lemon law attorney.
Summary of Tex. Occ. Code § 2301.601 et seq.. Laws change — confirm with the Texas attorney general’s consumer protection office. Not legal advice.
Texas lemon law FAQ
How many repair attempts make a car a lemon in Texas?
4 attempts to fix the same defect, or 2 for a defect that could cause death or serious injury.
How many days out of service qualify under Texas lemon law?
30 days in the first 24 months / 24,000 miles for repairs during the coverage period.
Does Texas lemon law cover used cars?
No. Texas’s lemon law covers new vehicles. Used-car buyers rely on the remaining manufacturer warranty and federal Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act protections.
How long does Texas lemon law protection last?
24 months or 24,000 miles after delivery, whichever comes first where a mileage limit applies.
What can I get under Texas lemon law?
Usually a replacement vehicle or a refund of the purchase price, minus a reasonable allowance for use, plus collateral costs. Check the statute for state-specific rules on fees and arbitration.