Genesis Electrified G80 Lemon Law

Yes. The inability to reliably fast charge an electric vehicle substantially impairs its use, as it limits the vehicle's range and practicality for daily driving and travel. Under Song-Beverly, this type of defect clearly meets the standard, particularly if it has been subject to multiple repair attempts without resolution.

A recall does not eliminate your Song-Beverly rights. If the recalled component caused ongoing problems before or after the recall repair, those repair visits still count toward your lemon law claim. Additionally, if the recall repair itself does not fully resolve the defect, the continued failure strengthens your case for a buyback or replacement.

Song-Beverly generally applies to vehicles purchased or leased in California. However, if you purchased the vehicle elsewhere and are now a California resident experiencing warranty defects repaired by California dealers, you may still have protections under Song-Beverly or federal warranty law. Consult a California lemon law attorney to evaluate your specific situation.

Most Song-Beverly cases resolve within 30 to 90 days through pre-litigation demand and negotiation with Genesis. If litigation is required, the process can take 6 to 12 months. Many manufacturers prefer to settle rather than face trial, especially when the repair history clearly documents repeated failures of the same component.