Hyundai Ioniq 6 Lemon Law

The inability to reliably DC fast charge is a substantial impairment to the use and value of an electric vehicle like the Ioniq 6, as it directly limits the vehicle's practicality for longer trips. Under the Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act, three unsuccessful repair attempts for this defect likely satisfy the threshold for a lemon law claim. You should preserve records of failed charging sessions, including dates, charger locations, and any error messages displayed.

Yes, condensation in the front camera that disables Highway Driving Assist 2, forward collision avoidance, and lane-keeping assist is a significant safety defect. Under the Song-Beverly Act, safety-related defects require only two repair attempts before the vehicle is presumed to be a lemon. If the dealer has attempted to reseal or replace the camera module without success, you have strong grounds for a buyback claim.

While some motor noise is normal in EVs, an abnormal high-pitched whine caused by premature reduction gear bearing wear is a manufacturing defect, not a normal characteristic. Under the Song-Beverly Act, the dealer's characterization of the noise as normal does not bar your claim if the noise is caused by defective components. Request that the dealer perform a technical service bulletin search and compare the noise levels to Hyundai's published specifications.

Yes, under the Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act, if your Ioniq 6 qualifies as a lemon, Hyundai must pay off the remaining loan balance to your lender as part of the repurchase. You would also receive a refund of your down payment, monthly payments made, and registration fees, minus a reasonable mileage offset. The manufacturer is responsible for making you whole financially, including any negative equity attributable to the defect.