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Owning a Porsche should feel like an achievement—precision engineering, elite performance, and confidence every time you start the engine. When that promise is broken by repeated mechanical failures, unresolved software issues, or serious safety defects, the frustration can turn into stress, lost time, and unexpected financial strain.
The Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act protects consumers who purchase or lease defective vehicles—including luxury brands like Porsche—when manufacturers fail to fix covered problems within a reasonable number of attempts.
If your Porsche has spent more time in the service bay than on the road, our experienced California Porsche lemon law attorneys can review your repair history, determine whether your vehicle qualifies, and pursue a refund, replacement, or buyback under the law.
California’s lemon law protects drivers from being left with vehicles that spend more time in the repair shop than on the road. Under the Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act, manufacturers must either fix serious defects or compensate consumers when repeated repair attempts fail to resolve the issue.
These protections apply to many Porsche models, including:
A lemon law lawyer for Porsche owners can determine whether statutory limits on repair attempts or time out of service have been exceeded, triggering buyback obligations.
Under CIV §1793.2, a Porsche may qualify as a lemon if it has a warranty-covered defect that persists despite reasonable attempts at repair.
Qualifying scenarios include:
A vehicle does not need to be completely inoperable to qualify under the state’s lemon law. Many Porsche warranty problems in California involve software issues, warning lights, or intermittent failures that dealerships repeatedly address but fail to permanently resolve.
Porsche offers a range of vehicle models that experience recurring mechanical, electrical, or software issues. Porsche lemon law claims often center around these defects:
| Porsche Model | Frequently Reported Defects | Potential Safety or Performance Impact |
|---|---|---|
| Cayenne | Engine stalling, transfer case failure, infotainment shutdowns, and electrical failures. | Loss of power, drivability issues, and distraction while driving. |
| Macan | Transmission hesitation, Porsche Communication Management (PCM) screen freezing. | Delayed acceleration and unreliable controls. |
| 911 | Transmission problems, engine misfires, and steering system defects. | Sudden performance loss and handling risks. |
| Panamera | Suspension failures, battery drain, and software malfunctions. | Ride instability and unexpected shutdowns. |
| Taycan | High-voltage battery errors, charging failures, and infotainment glitches. | Reduced range, inability to charge, and safety warnings. |
For example, after three dealership visits to address Porsche 911’s transmission problems, the same problem occurs again on the I-5 near Glendale, resulting in a loss of power in traffic. This repair history may support a claim under California’s lemon laws.
When dealing with a Porsche electrical system failure or Porsche engine issues, you can only file a lemon law claim if you meet specific criteria.
When your vehicle may qualify:
Per CIV § 1793.22(b), you can file a Porsche Cayenne lemon claim when the defects appear within 18 months or 18,000 miles (whichever comes first).
If you’re unsure whether your vehicle qualifies, our knowledgeable defective Porsche lawyers can review your warranty coverage, repair records, and service history to explain your options.
Most Porsche lemon claims for Macan and other models follow the same repair-to-eligibility sequence:
| Stage | What Happens | Why It Matters |
|---|---|---|
| First Repair Attempt | You bring the Porsche in for a warranty-covered defect. | This creates the first documented repair record tied to the warranty. |
| Repeat Repairs | The same problem returns and requires additional service visits. | Recurring repairs for the same issue indicate a persistent, unresolved defect. |
| Extended Downtime | The vehicle is unavailable for use due to ongoing repairs. | Time out of service adds up, even across separate repair visits. |
| Lemon Law Threshold Met | Repair attempts or total downtime reach statutory limits. | This milestone may activate your rights under California’s lemon law. |
| Claim Filed | The manufacturer is formally notified of the issue. | This starts the process of evaluating buyback, replacement, or settlement. |
AB 1755 amended California’s lemon law to add new procedural requirements and shorten certain filing deadlines.
In most cases, you must:
Our Porsche buyback attorneys manage the claim from start to finish, track statutory deadlines, and pursue a buyback, replacement, or settlement on your behalf.
When repeated warranty repairs fail, California’s lemon law provides specific remedies to address the financial impact on Porsche owners.
You may be able to receive:
In some cases, additional legal claims may also apply. For example, if a defect—such as a malfunctioning airbag or brake failure—led to a collision, you may be able to file a separate claim under California’s product liability or personal injury laws.
This allows you to seek compensation for:
When a lemon law defect contributes to a collision, the case is no longer a straightforward buyback claim. An attorney can evaluate how the defect, repair history, and crash interact to determine the appropriate legal path forward.
Porsche manufacturers often delay, deflect, or characterize defects as normal to avoid buyback liability. Our lemon law attorneys challenge these tactics by:
With years of experience in auto-related claims in California, we have the legal skills and resources to protect your consumer rights and pursue the outcome needed to get you back on the road.
The Shirvanian Law Firm represents Porsche owners throughout California, with offices in:
Regardless of where you purchased or leased your Porsche, California’s lemon law protections apply statewide.
Purchasing a Porsche should mean reliability, not ongoing warranty defects. California lemon law provides remedies, but delays can limit recovery.
At The Shirvanian Law Firm, our award-winning lemon law attorneys focus on high-value vehicle claims, including Porsche buybacks and replacements. We act quickly to notify manufacturers, preserve repair records, and file claims on time—preventing delay-based defenses from being used.
If your Porsche has experienced repeated defects, extended repair delays, or unresolved warranty issues, contact The Shirvanian Law Firm for a free consultation.
A Porsche may qualify as a lemon when a warranty-covered defect remains unresolved after reasonable repair attempts or results in the vehicle being out of service for more than 30 cumulative days.
Serious safety defects often require fewer repair attempts—sometimes as few as two—while non-safety defects may require four or more attempts.
Yes. Leased vehicles receive the same protections as purchased vehicles under California law.
No. California lemon law allows attorneys to seek fees from the manufacturer, not the consumer.
You may still qualify if the defect first appeared during the warranty period and repair attempts began on time.
Owners report transmission hesitation, PCM software failures, electrical glitches, and engine warning alerts, often tied to software-driven systems.
Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act
https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displayText.xhtml?lawCode=CIV&division=3.&title=1.7.&part=4.&chapter=1.&article=1.
Tanner Consumer Protection Act
https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?sectionNum=1793.22&lawCode=CIV
AB 1755: Civil actions: restitution for or replacement of a new motor vehicle.
https://calmatters.digitaldemocracy.org/bills/ca_202320240ab1755?slug=CA_202320240AB1755
To learn more, or to inquire about or contingency fees, contact The Shirvanian Law Firm at (866) 724-0263