YES, the Georgia Motor Vehicle Warranty Rights Act allows consumers to return lemon vehicles to the manufacturer for a refund or replacement vehicle. The law covers new vehicles that have a defect that substantially impairs their use, value, or safety.
To qualify for protection under the law, consumers must report the defect to the manufacturer within the first 24 months or 24,000 miles of ownership, whichever comes first. If the manufacturer fails to repair the vehicle after a reasonable number of attempts, the vehicle is presumed to be a lemon.
Georgians are also protected by the “federal Lemon Law,” the Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act. which offers a longer reporting window, covering any defects reported while the vehicle is under warranty. This ensures that consumers can seek compensation for their lemon even if the vehicle’s defects present themselves after the first two years of ownership.