Texas Lemon Law — Requirements, Remedies & How to File
Texas's lemon law covers new vehicles only (demonstration vehicles may qualify) within 24 months or 24,000 miles from original delivery. Learn the exact requirements, available remedies, and how to file a claim.
Texas Lemon Law Overview
Key Facts — Texas Lemon Law
- -4 repair attempts for the same defect, or 2 attempts for safety-critical defect
- -30 or more calendar days out of service within 24 months
- -Must file with Texas DMV before pursuing civil lawsuit
- -Texas Transportation Code § 2301.601–.613 governs lemon law
- -Does NOT cover used vehicles — private sales have no lemon law protection
How to Qualify Under Texas Lemon Law
To qualify for lemon law protection in Texas, your vehicle generally must meet all of the following criteria:
The vehicle must be new vehicles only (demonstration vehicles may qualify).
The defect must occur within 24 months or 24,000 miles from original delivery.
Either 4 or more repair attempts for the same defect must have occurred, OR the vehicle must have been out of service for 30+ cumulative days.
The defect must substantially impair the vehicle's use, value, or safety.
Texas DMV dispute resolution before litigation.
Check Your Vehicle's History Before Filing
A free VIN report documents your vehicle's recall history, complaint patterns, and service records — useful evidence when pursuing a lemon law claim.
Free VIN Report