Volvo XC60 Lemon Law

Under the Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act, your XC60 qualifies as a lemon if it has a substantial defect covered by the manufacturer warranty that Volvo or its authorized dealers cannot repair after a reasonable number of attempts. The defect must substantially impair the use, value, or safety of the vehicle.

You should file your claim while the vehicle is still within the original manufacturer warranty period or within a reasonable time afterward. California law provides a statute of limitations of four years from the date you first discovered or should have discovered the defect. Acting sooner strengthens your case significantly.

No. California does not require you to participate in the manufacturer arbitration program before pursuing a lemon law claim in court. While Volvo may offer its own dispute resolution process, you are free to retain an attorney and proceed directly with a Song-Beverly claim at any time.

In most California lemon law cases, attorneys work on a contingency basis, meaning you pay nothing upfront. Under Song-Beverly, the manufacturer is required to pay your reasonable attorney fees and costs if you prevail. This ensures consumers can pursue valid claims without financial risk.