Genesis G70 Lemon Law

Yes. Under the Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act, if your G70 has been out of service for a cumulative total of 30 or more calendar days due to warranty repairs, this creates a presumption that the vehicle is a lemon. The days do not need to be consecutive, and each repair visit contributes to the total.

Not automatically. Under Song-Beverly, the manufacturer must prove that an aftermarket modification directly caused the defect in question. If your G70 has a transmission defect unrelated to an aftermarket exhaust or suspension modification, Genesis cannot use the modification as a blanket defense to deny your claim.

The Song-Beverly Act applies during the express warranty period, typically 5 years or 60,000 miles for Genesis vehicles. However, California's statute of limitations for filing a civil lemon law action is four years from the date you knew or should have known of the defect. It is advisable to act promptly once repair attempts fail.

Yes, Genesis may offer a cash-and-keep settlement where you retain the vehicle and accept a monetary payment. However, you are not obligated to accept this offer. Under Song-Beverly, you have the right to demand a full refund or replacement vehicle if the defect substantially impairs use, value, or safety.