Kansas Lemon Law (KS)

Qualifying Criteria in Kansas

Under Kansas's lemon law, your vehicle may qualify as a lemon if it meets the following criteria:

• Vehicle type: New motor vehicles purchased or leased in Kansas
• Defect type: A nonconformity that substantially impairs the use, market value, or safety of the vehicle and is covered under the manufacturer's warranty
• Coverage period: The defect must occur within 1 year of delivery or 12,000 miles, whichever comes first
• Repair attempts: The manufacturer or authorized dealer must have attempted to repair the same defect at least 4 times, or the vehicle must have been out of service for a cumulative total of 30 or more days

Manufacturer Obligations

Must repair nonconformities. If unable within a reasonable number of attempts, must replace or refund the vehicle.

Available Remedies

If your vehicle qualifies as a lemon under Kansas law, you are entitled to:

• Replacement vehicle
• Full refund minus reasonable use allowance

The "reasonable use allowance" deduction is typically calculated based on the mileage you accumulated before the first repair attempt, proportional to the vehicle's expected lifetime mileage. This ensures the manufacturer is not paying for use you already received from the vehicle.

Step-by-Step Filing Process in Kansas

Follow these steps if you believe your vehicle qualifies as a lemon under Kansas law:

1. 1 Report the defect to the manufacturer or dealer
2. 2 Allow at least 4 repair attempts for the same defect or 30+ calendar days out of service, or 10 total repair attempts for any combination of defects
3. 3 Notify the manufacturer in writing
4. 4 Use the manufacturer's arbitration program
5. 5 File a civil action if unresolved

Arbitration in Kansas

Consumer must use the manufacturer's certified dispute resolution program before filing suit.

Important: In Kansas, arbitration is a required step before you can file a lawsuit. This means you must exhaust the arbitration process first. The arbitration decision may or may not be binding depending on the specific program. If you are not satisfied with the outcome, you typically have the right to appeal or file a civil action in court.

Filing Deadline

Within 1 year after delivery or 12,000 miles, whichever is earlier.

Missing the filing deadline can forfeit your rights under the lemon law. Keep detailed records of every repair visit, including dates, mileage, descriptions of the problem, and copies of all repair orders and receipts. This documentation will be critical for your claim.

Additional Notes

Kansas has a short coverage window (12 months/12,000 miles). Covers new motor vehicles sold or registered in Kansas. The 10-total-attempt threshold is unique to Kansas.