Fisker Ocean Extreme Lemon Law

A substantial defect is one that impairs the use, value, or safety of the vehicle and is covered under the manufacturer warranty. For the Ocean Extreme, recurring issues like ADAS malfunctions, steering failures, or battery management problems would likely qualify. Cosmetic issues that do not affect usability generally do not meet the threshold.

Under the Song-Beverly Act, your claim must generally arise within the original manufacturer warranty period. California also has a four-year statute of limitations from the date you first discovered or should have discovered the defect. It is advisable to consult with an attorney promptly to preserve your rights.

California does not require you to participate in arbitration before filing a lemon law lawsuit under Song-Beverly. While Fisker may have offered an informal dispute resolution process, participation is voluntary. You have the right to go directly to court, and many lemon law attorneys offer free consultations to evaluate your case.

Yes. If your Ocean Extreme qualifies as a lemon, the manufacturer must refund or reimburse your loan or lease payments, including any down payment and monthly installments made. Finance charges and fees are also recoverable. The refund is reduced by a mileage offset calculated based on your use of the vehicle before the first repair attempt.