Porsche 911 Turbo Lemon Law

Engine knocking under boost is a substantial defect that impairs both the safety and value of a 911 Turbo. Under the Song-Beverly Act, two unsuccessful repair attempts for the same defect create a presumption that the vehicle is a lemon. Request that the dealer document the knock on the repair order with specific diagnostic findings, then consult a lemon law attorney to initiate a formal demand.

Porsche may attempt to argue that track use caused the defect, but under the Song-Beverly Act, the burden of proof falls on the manufacturer to show that the defect was caused by abuse or unauthorized use. If the 911 Turbo was designed and marketed for high-performance driving, occasional track use within the vehicle's design parameters should not disqualify your claim. Maintain service records showing adherence to Porsche's maintenance schedule.

Yes. Under the Song-Beverly Act, if Porsche willfully fails to comply with its warranty obligations, a court may award a civil penalty of up to two times the actual damages. Three failed repairs for the same hydraulic leak could demonstrate that Porsche knew or should have known the vehicle could not be repaired. Civil penalties are decided by the judge or jury on a case-by-case basis.

The Song-Beverly Act generally applies to vehicles purchased or leased in California. However, if you are now a California resident and the vehicle is registered and primarily used in California, you may still have protections under California Civil Code section 1793.2. Consult a California lemon law attorney to evaluate whether your specific circumstances qualify under the residency and purchase location rules.