Lotus Exige Lemon Law

Yes. If your Exige was purchased or leased new in California with a manufacturer warranty, it is covered under the Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act. Persistent defects that substantially impair the vehicle and resist repair may qualify it as a lemon.

Parts unavailability does not excuse the manufacturer from warranty obligations. Under Song-Beverly, if your Exige cannot be repaired because parts are backordered or discontinued, the days waiting for parts count toward the 30-day out-of-service threshold.

No. The Exige is sold as a road-legal vehicle with a full manufacturer warranty. Song-Beverly protections apply fully, and the manufacturer cannot argue that defects are acceptable simply because the vehicle prioritizes performance over comfort.

If a court finds that Lotus willfully violated Song-Beverly by refusing to repurchase or replace your Exige, you may be awarded a civil penalty of up to two times your actual damages on top of the refund amount.