Hyundai Ioniq 5 Lemon Law

A vehicle that repeatedly becomes inoperable due to a high-voltage battery relay or electrical system failure is very likely to qualify as a lemon under the Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act. Three instances of a defect that renders the vehicle undrivable strongly exceed the threshold for a safety-related claim. You should be entitled to either a full repurchase or replacement vehicle, plus reimbursement for towing and rental car costs.

No, a recall does not eliminate your lemon law rights under the Song-Beverly Act. If the ICCU defect caused your 12V battery to die and left you stranded before or after the recall repair, those incidents still count as warranty nonconformities. If the recall repair does not permanently resolve the issue, you can continue to pursue a lemon law claim based on the ongoing defect.

Yes, a malfunctioning heat pump that causes both loss of cabin heat and a drastic reduction in driving range constitutes a substantial impairment to the vehicle's use and safety. Under the Song-Beverly Act, you can cite both the comfort issue and the range anxiety caused by up to 40 percent range loss as evidence of a substantial defect. The combination of these problems strengthens your claim significantly.

The Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act does not require you to return federal or state tax credits upon a lemon law buyback. The repurchase amount is based on the price you actually paid for the vehicle, including taxes and fees. However, tax credit clawback rules are governed by federal tax law, so you should consult a tax professional to confirm your specific obligations regarding the federal EV credit.